Library capital fund drive tops $1 million milestone
Adams County Library Capital Campaign surpassed one million dollars with gifts including a $15,000 pledge from Arcata Graphics Fairfield Division. Campaign Chairman Don Murray praised volunteers and noted broad community support while Vice Chair Muriel Rice predicted a modern library system soon. Director Mark Merrifield urged uncontacted residents to contribute.
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Arcata Graphics Fairfield Division
Adams County
Mark Merrifield
Library Capital Campaign
Ban Murray
Fairfield Graphics
Joe Topley
Gary Daum
Tony Poe
Adams County wood products prove quality in special photo feature
The article highlights local wood products labeled Made in Adams County with a photographer’s special feature on page 10A. It notes the maker’s early roots and achievement without leaving his childhood home.
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Adams County
Hostage Robert Polhill Hopes to Welcome Others Home
Freed hostage Robert Polhill, 55, told his wife he hopes hostages still in Lebanon will soon be released. Doctors at Walter Reed report a growth on his left vocal cords may be tumor or infection and plan a biopsy. He is undernourished with diabetes and is weak but mentally strong. He spent days in Wiesbaden before arriving in Washington for further treatment.
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WASHINGTON
Robert Pothill
Pothill
Lebanon
Polhill
Ferral
Russ Zajtchuk
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Wiesbaden
West Germany
Middle East
American University
Beirut
U.S
Pollall
Zajtchuk
Seagull Tracks And Chewed Cup On Ocean City Beach
Mary Minor of Union Township photographed seagull tracks and a chewed styrofoam cup on Ocean City Maryland beach. The note warns non recyclables harm humans and birds and that marine life cannot digest these materials.
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Mary Minor
Union Township
Ocean City
National Wildlife Federation Aims to Raise Environmental Awareness
The National Wildlife Federation with over five million members runs children’s magazines Ranger Rick and Your Big Back Yard and two unmonthly journals National Wildlife and International Wildlife. It funds education, conservation week kits, graduate fellowships, stamps, and sales to support grass roots efforts while urging energy conservation and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil exploration debates. Dues are $15 or $20 with magazines included.
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National Wildlife Federation
NWF
Rick
National Wildlife Week
National Wildlife
United States
International Wildlife
Pennsylvania
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Exxon
Valdez
NWE
George Washington National Forest
International Wildlife magazine
Sixteenth St. NW
Washington
Electrolux vacuum sale final week and specials
Final week sale includes Uprights from 239 to 379 dollars Canisters 319 to 599 dollars Mark E. Redding contact 577 8931 ads Nobile Metals patio furniture Choose your own style and colors Mon Fri 8 30 Sat 10 1 624 2179 ad Red Pin Pizza Bowl Sundays 6 10 p m Thunderhead Lanes Gettysburg 677 9542 ads
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ELECTROLUX
Mark E. Redding
Thunderhead Lanes
Gettysburg
Adams County Bar to honor Liberty Bell Awards on Law Day
The Adams County Bar Association will present Liberty Bell Awards to four area residents for service to law and justice. The ceremony occurs in Courtroom One at Adams County Courthouse with Oscar Spicer and John Kuhn presiding. Leroy S. Zimmerman, former Attorney General of Pennsylvania 1981 to 1989, will be the main speaker. Refreshments follow in the Jury Assembly Room. public welcome.
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USA
Adams County Bar Association
Adams County
Oscar Spicer
John Kuhn
Li Bell
LeroyS. Zimmerman
Commonwealth of
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