Balloon fest planned for county 250th birthday celebration
The 250th Anniversary planning committee and business leaders unveil a balloon fest for Aug 21 23 organized by Adventures Aloft led by Kevin Poppletion. Sponsorships at 5000 fund the weekend with up to 30 balloons and a moon glow kickoff. Gov. Glendening may sanction as Maryland State Balloon Championship to attract top pilots.
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Chainman
Kevin Poppletion
Adventures Aloft
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Parris Glendening
Maryland
Mr. Gordon
Chipper Hoff
Frederick County
Geography bee draws seven Maryland students to Annapolis
Seven local competitors meet at the Naval Academy for the Maryland National Geography Bee state contest third level. They qualified by winning school contests and ranking in the top 100 in a state written exam. The entrants include Robert A. Bartlett of West Frederick Middle Randy Buzzell of Middletown Middle Matthew Coyle of Mount Airy Middle and Alan OConnor of New Market Middle.
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Naval Academy Today
Robert A. Bartlett
West Frederick Middle School
Randy Buzzell
Middletown Middle
Matthew Coyle
Mount Airy Middle
Alan O'Connor
New Market Middle
Area students set for Maryland geography bee finals
Seven area students compete including Travis Shaw Urbana Elementary Adam Shuck Walkersville Middle and Christian White Monocacy Middle with aims to win 100 prize and reach national bee in Washington May 27 and 28. National Geographic Society and Sylvan Learning Centers sponsor 1997 event with 50 states DC and five territories participating. host Alex Trebek moderates.
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Go Fly a Kite and Art Exhibits Jump Into Spring
A diverse guide lists spring events from a April wine tasting at Unganors Wine Cellars near New Market to Ringling Bros. circus shows in Washington and Frederick gallery openings. Arts venues such as The Artists Gallery in Frederick, Washington County Museum, Delaplaine Gallery, and Mount St. Marys College host receptions, exhibits, and performances through April. Public markets, nature events, and theater productions from Weinberg Center to Way Off Broadway fill weekends with family friendly arts, crafts, and historical site visits across Frederick, Hagerstown, Mount Airy, and Westminster.
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P.m. Sun
Unlicensed contractors prey on homeowners
Frederick city warns residents about unscrupulous unlicensed workers while spring renovations begin. Gary Hessong stresses permits are required for decks fences sheds interiors and electrical work and licenses verify compliance with state law and safety. He notes both homeowners and contractors can be fined for unpermitted work and urges checking Maryland Home Improvement Contractors licensing.
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Frederick City
Gary Hessong
Hessong
Maryland
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