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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1979
Page
12
In the foreground sits Brian Pearrell, age 6, identified as the youngest finisher. Sponsorships raised funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters and the March of Dimes, with the oldest finisher and walker collecting the most money.
About 600 area residents completed 25 kilometers to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters and the March of Dimes. Top finishers included Todd Wise and Ricky Catlett both James Wood High School juniors. Zuckerman led in pledges with 1500 dollars. youngest finisher was six year old Brian Perrell. Special recognition went to 13 year old Scott Orndorff who walked the full distance with crutches. Funds totaling around 10 000 dollars were pledged with many groups and individuals contributing.
More than 150 employees received recognition at the annual awards program held at Lee-Jackson Restaurant. Top awards honored 2 with 30 years of service and 4 with 25 years. Gertrude Seal and Arbutus Kern reached 30 years.
The Winchester Municipal Pool begins its 1979 season on Saturday May 26 at 11 a.m. Wading pool closed due to construction. Rentals available Thursdays and Saturdays 6–10 p.m. Entrance passes sold, 4–15 75 cents 15 and over 1.25. reduced rates apply after 5 p.m. Children under 4 and seniors 60+ free. Call Recreation Department at 6624946.
Winchester musician Madeline MacNeil attended the Dulcimer Days Festival at Roscoe Village near Coshocton Ohio where about 500 enthusiasts gathered. She won two first place honors in vocal accompanied by dulcimer and courting dulcimer with Doug Berch and placed third in the open competition with Ron Penix, Berch, and MacNeil. MacNeil plans teaching and performing across festivals from July through August at Appalachian State University Rabbit Junction Folk Festival Cranberry Hammered Dulcimer Kentucky Music Weekend and local appearances in Winchester and Belle Grove Dulcimer Gathering.
The cornerstone for the new Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church was laid on May 20 by Treadwell Lodge 213 A.F. & A.M. with Charles Wallace and Rev. Dr. Lee B. Sheaffer featured. The ceremony included invocation by Clarke Parish, viewing items sealed inside the cornerstone box, and a post-ceremony covered-dish dinner.
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