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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1989
Page
5
The Frederick County Public Libraries board of trustees voted to increase the number of yearly meetings and expand board membership. Previously meeting quarterly with special sessions as needed, FCPL director Martha Reynolds proposed bi monthly gatherings and a special session between regular meetings.
A late summer ball game drew a large crowd as Ben McDonald, after arriving with two veteran teammates, began three innings on the mound. Fans chanted for him while security managed the crowd, and McDonald later signed autographs outside the bullpen area.
Colombian police detained Quintero, a veteran narco figure nicknamed the diplomat, after a raid in Barranquilla. A 38 caliber revolver was seized. extradition requests from the United States were noted. Other drug figures were arrested in Cartagena and Bogota as authorities pursued speedy extradition while Barco imposed emergency measures. Separately in Florida two Ohio teens, Jerry Heitzman and Christine Reutter, died after leaping from a Disney World balcony following a brief relationship.
In 1987 county officials discussed leasing land on Foxville Tower Road for a Maryland Public Television transmission tower. Officials worried about visual impact on Sugarloaf Mountain and the 1 270 corridor while proposals suggested a 300 foot profile with red beacon lights and a slim guyed design to minimize visibility.
Three month old Porkburger Express of Kansas captured the Gold Cup in the inaugural National Pig Championship at Racing Park Montgomery County Fairgounds. Trainer Mike Shields of Hedrick's Racing Pigs said Parkburger ran the 206 foot track in 11 seconds, competing against pigs from Maryland Florida Arkansas Missouri and Pennsylvania. The pig is slated for breeding stock with plans for a national finals concept, backed by Merle Mill of Germantown and sponsors Lenny's Ethnic Foods Laventhor Horwath.
The Damascus Junior Air Rifle Club begins Sept 21 at Baker Intermediate School Damascus for high school youths with a focus on gun safety and rifle marksmanship. Weekly meetings start Sept 21 at 7 pm in room 119 with firing and range practice.
Four city groups in Frederick coordinate events between the primary and general elections. Jim Baker says the Jaycees will host a public candidates forum with prepared questions, date and venue to be announced. The Consortium of Human Services Providers plans an informal meet the candidates night at the Sheraton Inn Frederick on Oct. 16 with mayoral overviews and alderman participation.
Residents of the 100 unit Catoctin View building in Frederick, run by the Frederick Housing Authority, now enjoy air conditioned comfort after contractors installed 100 room units. Mayor Ronald Young visited for a reception as the city funded 120000 in community development funds to upgrade the aging complex. long-time resident Alice Carr said heat relief improved health and comfort, noting last summer was intolerable.
At the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg Kris Stiles and his twin Kevin Stiles led a strong showing in 4-H sheep events. Kris claimed the grand champion market lamb with Kevin earning reserve. both lambs head to Friday's 7 p.m. livestock sale.
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