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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1979
Page
17
The Warren County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $197 500 HUD block grant to fund the Happy Creek Loop water system. They also approved a fair housing resolution at HUD’s request, though officials noted state law already covered the issue.
The board passed a resolution to inform the public and the Blue Ridge Board of Realtors about the state law. It rescinded a one percent bingo audit fee and set new fees on an hourly basis not exceeding one percent. Giles Nossett Jr. was reappointed to the Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission for a three year term ending Nov. 1.
Judge Woltz said the Winchester Circuit Court special grand jury report is now with Commonwealth's Attorney Dabney Watts after a three month probe thought to concern the Frederick County Sheriff's Department. Watts would decide on indictments and public release, with the court weighing disclosure amid media interest. More than 30 witnesses testified, including Sheriff Carroll Mauck and jail personnel.
A circuit court dismissed a BAR dispute over a 19th century brick building at 11 S. Kent St. The suit by J Sloan Kuykendall and Henry Whiting challenged the BAR's denial of demolition and a city ordinance. The council recently approved a certificate of appropriateness allowing the demolition.
The Winchester Board of Architectural Review faces criticism as a circuit court dismisses a suit challenging its existence. City council now hears BAR appeal decisions, prompting worries the historic preservation body will lose influence to political and economic factors. Stakeholders urge court review, noting potential bias and risks to preservation goals.
Clarke County supervisors postponed the $2,000 seed money ask for the Tri County OIC while they inspect facilities. Frederick Winchester Warren Front Royal have already contributed funds. Supervisors also opposed the Frederick Winchester sewage plant proposal at the Clarke Frederick border.
William Fadely of the Frederick County Sheriff's Department and a juvenile involved in Sunday morning’s Greenwood Road two car wreck face charges. The juvenile is charged with driving under the influence. Fadely is charged with reckless driving. a warrant was served. Trial for Fadely set for Nov 15 at 9 30 a.m. in Frederick County General District Court. Sgt. Jerry Long also faces an assault and battery charge with a city court trial on Nov 14 at p.m.
The Frederick County Planning Commission voted 5 to 1 to recommend downzoning 52 acres near Rt. 522 in the Star Fort area from multi family district to R-3 and adjust the county plan. Members noted potential impacts on land use taxes and water sewer service, and urged legal counsel review before action.
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