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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1977

Page

2

Three 15 year old runaways charged with 17 break-ins at lake area

Three 15 year old boys who fled Edgemeade School for Emotionally Disturbed Youth are charged with 17 break-ins around Smith Mountain Lake. They stole a boat and pistols, wrecked a boat, shot at the Edgemeade office, and vandalized tents and trailers at Folly Rec Land campground during a 51 hour escapade.

Rocky Mount Edgemeade School Smith Mountain Lake Edgemeade Jim Crooke Franklin County Sheriff's Department Crooke Folly Rec Land Virginia

Poe Wins Campground Battle Amid Court Challenge

The board approved the campground after debate with Koontz and Cole trimming staff comments. Wilbur Stivers, opponent from Merriman's Estates, declined comment on further legal action. Poe, who sought delays, previously lost a court bid and faces potential a second suit to move the project forward.

Wilbur Stivers Poe Merriman’s Estates Stivers

Labor Party Candidate Here in Virginia Campaign

U S Labor Party candidate for governor Alan Ogden will campaign in Winchester tomorrow. He is due to arrive at the Frederick County Courthouse at noon for a press conference on the mall and then spend the rest of the day campaigning in the area.

Richmond Henry Howell Virginia Howell Alan Ogden U. S. Labor Party Winchester Frederick County

Northern Virginia Water Plan Hearings Draw Large Crowd

A packed hearing examined Shenandoah pumping as an option for Northern Virginia water needs. Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William counties, and several cities would be served. Proponents cited greater pumping duration and lower cost, while opponents warned of river depletion and pollution risks. Four more hearings are scheduled through December with a December 1 deadline for recommendations.

Virginia Arlington Fairfax Loudoun Prince William Manassas Manassas Park Alexandria C. T. Mizell SWCB Valley Shenandoah Occoquan D. B. Richwine Bureau of Water Control Management General Assembly John McClain Region Northern Potomac McClain Goose Creek del. Alson Smith Smith Potomac River Shenandoah River Lillard Hal Meredith Warren County Izaak Walton League Northern Virginia Northern Meredith Robert T. Dennis Epp Dennis League Piedmont Fauquier County Del Charles J. Colgan Prince William County State Water Study Commission Bob Traister Front Royal Jaycees Jaycees Tom Schwarberg del. James Dillard Falls Church Leesburg Northern Regional Office Cherokee Ave Suite 404

False Fire Alarms Highlight Dispatcher Challenge and Costs

Fire statistics show each hour 300 fires nationwide with one death and 34 injuries per incident. In Winchester false alarms trigger Class I misdemeanor penalties up to one year or $1,000 fine. Dailey notes investigations and prosecutions reduce false calls.

Dailey Winchester

Weather roundup shows cool, unsettled pattern for Northern Valley

Mostly cloudy and cool through Friday with rain east of ridges. highs in the 50s and lows around 40. Extended outlook calls for cooler conditions through weekend with a chance of rain Sunday and daytime highs in the 60s. Rainfall figures noted, including October to date and five year comparisons.

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