Geography Bee results highlight local student success
Geography Bee continued coverage notes that Cuba was the only Western Hemisphere country not invited to the 1994 Miami Summit. Dan Shaw will compete in the National Geography Bee May 30 31 in Washington with a top prize of a $25000 college scholarship. Travis Shaw reflects on nerves after the final, and details of finalists from Frederick County including Adam Stefan and others from Middletown Monocacy West Frederick New Market Damascus.
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Cuba
Miami
Dan
Washington
National Geographic Society
Travis
Frederick County
Joe Berti
Rockville
Geography Bee
Noyes Shaw
Karen Houser
Walkersville Middle School
Renzulli
Adam Stefan
Middletown Middle
Adam
Kevin Fried
Colin Holter
West Frederick
Susan Poklemba
Windsor Knolls
Carl Gamertsfelder
New Market
Karen Lewis
Thurmont
Jeremy Huber
John T. Baker
Damascus
Maryland Lead Poisoning Fight Slows as Reform Delayed
In Maryland and Frederick County lead paint remains a public health crisis despite a compromised bill to limit landlord liability. Efforts to repeal the law stalled, delaying changes to 1996, as officials warn lead poisoning is the top environmentally caused illness in children. Clara Middleton’s high lead level in 1993 highlights ongoing risks, with advocates and property owners pressing for action while experts urge testing and preventive steps.
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Maryland
Frederick County
Annapolis
Clara Middleton
Lynn Shuff
Health Department
Ms. Shuff
Ciara
Charles Gillis
Clara
Frederick
County Developmental Center
Middleton
Maryland Legislature Wraps Up With Milk Task Force Move
The Senate approved a 17 member task force to study Maryland dairy before any milk price commission, amid producer concerns of cross state competition and higher retail prices. Eight Frederick County bills passed the General Assembly without discussion, easing audits on Audubon land, storm water, local contracting, liquor licenses, and rights for farmers.
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Senate
House
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Commission
General Assembly
William Donald Schaefer
Frederick County
The
Audubon Society
Job Growth Improves as Unemployment Rises Amid Inflation Check
Job growth continues but unemployment edges higher as more workers enter the labor market without finding jobs. Labor Secretary Robert Reich says the economy shows steady growth with little inflation, a combination not seen in decades.
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Labor
Robert Reich
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Shamrock
Burke, Me
Goulds Well Water
Bryant Heating
Price Pfister
Moon
Delta
Frederick Newws-Post
N.J. Richardson & Sons, Inc
Frederick Rd
Woodbine
Karate Studio
Bill Rankin
Oconmacn
Ranlan Karate Studio
Ranlun Karate Studio
Baughman’s Lane
Middletons
Superior
Waterside
River Run
Rt. 26
Rt. 15
Rose Hill
Parkview Medical Group
Casagrande
Hickey
Meneca
Riddick
Wenner
GNP
Taylor
PAC
Marge Wilusz
YM Eel
Baker
James Harkins
Rharford
Harkins
Classified Service Board
Sfrederick Nefus-Post
Dr. A. Klar
P.O. Box
Long Pool & Spa Center
Carroll St
Baquacil
Algistat
Sbrghive
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