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20 Aug 1997

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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Aug 20, 1997

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DARE day honors at Montgomery County Fair in Gaithersburg

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair marked Pioneer Reunion Day with DARE activities for hundreds of fifth graders and a bicycle rodeo. Officer Charles Carpenter helped organize events with State Farm, SWAT and canine demos, basketball shoot, and costume contests drawing nearly 500 children. Weather and crowds boosted attendance as 4 H events and animal shows continued through the 49th annual fair with many champions named in Hereford, Guernsey, Jersey and other cattle classes.

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Gaithersburg Montgomery County Police Department Jay Boyce Boyce Charles Carpenter State Farm Insurance Hampshire Yorkshire Poland China Dorset Montadale Maryland Hereford Association Greg Horner Hampstead Katryn Howes Keymar Catch Me Not Farm Jarrettsville Grandview Farm Harwood Jessica Stevens Union Bridge Andrew Schmidt TI Monkton Dominic Pope Parkton Jack Ward Roanoke Ind Stone Farm Littlestown Ron Thelma Mills Solid Stone Farm Ryan Frank Wayne Sliker Ohio Guernsey Ayrshire Becky Baker Elmer N.J Melissa Kolb Woodsboro Mrs. Baker Paul Spurrier Maple Dell Farm Woodbine Carl Thayer Thurmont David Fields Laytonsville Burnt Mills Farm Hollywood Jersey Wavers Farm of Clearbrook Teo Amy Richard Damascus Waverly Farm 4-H Emily LeMar Barnesville Mary Kate Schneider Skyler Cody Worthington Dawn Gazunis Boyds
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Frederick Museum Exhibit Ties to 1860s Battle Ties

General Zajtchuk touts modern medical gear to aid wounded soldiers while Frederick officials mark a museum exhibit linking Civil War heritage to current training. Col Kinkead seeks brigades touring Antietam fields to reinforce heritage and future readiness in downtown Frederick. Mayor Jim Grimes calls the project vital to the city’s economy.

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National Museum of Civil War Medicine Fort Detrick Col Albert Kinkead Frederick Jim Grimes Russ Zaitchak Robert E. Gearinger JaNeen Smith Col. Kinkead Grimes Gen. Zajtchuk Museum
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Six arrested in Carroll County raids by State Police

Six Carroll County residents were arrested Tuesday by Maryland State Police in three raids tied to a 10 month probe. Among those detained were David and Karen Dyson of Quarrier Court Westminster Jeffrey and Michelle Bell of Westminster and Ken and Babette Owens of Manchester according to state police.

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Westminster Carroll County Maryland David and Karen Dyson Quarrier Court Jeffrey and Michelle Bell Ken and Babette Owens Manchester
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Walkersville Plans Water Rate Increase in May

Walkersville will raise water rates starting May 1 1998 after the town board approved a rate plan. The plan adds a 380 year special assessment to all customers and sets under 10 000 gallons at 30 dollars per six months, a 20 percent rise, with higher volumes priced further up.

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Walkersville Town Board Burgess Burgess John Thompson
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Public hearing set on wish list for 1998 legislative package

Frederick County Commissioners plan a public hearing on September 2 at Winchester Hall to discuss proposed items for the 1998 legislative package. Council of Governments members may weigh in before the final list is sent to the Frederick County delegation to the General Assembly in late October or early November amid a 40 percent water rate increase citywide.

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Frederick County
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Rotorex union talks stall as pickets stay on duty

Workers at Rotorex continued picketing on Tuesday after negotiations broke down over a new three year pact. Union leader Joe Wicher said no offer to sit down had been made, while Fedders Corp. spokesman Kent Hansen claimed a mediator handed a message that talks were possible. The contract expired at midnight Sunday and 440 members face job limits under the old agreement as the dispute drags on.

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Walkersville Rotorex Fedders Corp Liberty Corner N.J Rolorex Kent Hansen Fedders International Union of Electronic Joe Wicher Local 133 Jesse Williams Mr. Wicher
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