Frederick County church candlelight tour shares Christmas spirit
Hundreds visit 16 churches and Beth Sholom Synagogue for a candlelight tour as bells, carols, trees and candles fill sanctuaries. Visitors from New Fairfield, Bethesda and beyond hear choirs, see stained glass, and learn about Jewish symbols while pastors frame the event as unity and outreach in the holiday season.
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Frederick County
Baker Park
Beth Sholom
St. John the Evangelist
Jesus
Gagliardi
Grace United Church of Christ
Evangelical Lutheran
All Saints Episcopal
Kevin Farmer
St. John’s
Beth Shalom Synagogue
Second Street
Harold Neufeld
Neufeld
Nellie Graham
Centennial United Methodist Church
Centennial
Second St
Graham
Eugene
Lynda Willingham
New Fairfield
Conn
Frederick
Dan Loftus
Ellie Lomax
Bethesda
Reading partners shine at Valley Elementary program kickoff
Valley Elementary School and its PTA join AMVETS Post 1 and the ladies auxiliary to fund the Partners in Print home reading program. Front-row figures include Richard S. Steeler of AMVETS Post 100, Dr Martha Bauer curriculum specialist, Kevin McCarthy PTA president, Ann Keyfauver reading specialist, and Curt Harper principal.
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Valley Elementary School
PTA
Amvets Post 1
Ladies Auxiliary
Richard S. Steeler
Amvets
Martha Bauer
Kevin McCarthy
Ann Keyfauver
Valley
Curt Harper
Lottery chief revamps Maryland games for entertainment
State lottery director Buddy Roogan reshapes Maryland’s lottery emphasizing entertainment over big wins. Since taking over in 1996 he boosted revenue projections by 27 million and the fiscal year 1997 sales reached 392 million, while promoting new prize structures and tie-ins despite criticism from gambling opponents.
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Annapolis
Roogan
Maryland Lottery
Parris Grendening
Lottery
Board of Revenue
Roogon
Pizza Hut Pizza
Valerie Lorenz
Baltimore
Stolen cigar store Indian shocks Liberty Town shop
A six foot tall wooden cigar store Indian vanished from the steps of Dean and Veronika Perkins’ Liberty Town antique shop Christmas morning. The couple, who own the Liberty Town Mercantile Antique Market, offered a 300 dollar reward and estimated an original could fetch 15 000 to 100 000 dollars. Maryland State Police were notified and the couple hopes to replace the landmark, fearing the town’s Americana symbol may not return.
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Libertytown
Dean
Veronika Perkins
Dean Perkins
Mr Perkins
Mr. Perkins
Libertytown Mercantile
Perkins
Perkinses
Maryland
Freestate Challenge offers GED prep in Maryland program
The Maryland National Guard runs Freestate Challenge an alternative education program for area high school dropouts ages 16 to 18. A 22 week resident course at Aberdeen Proving Ground is free starting February 15 through July 18 with emphasis on commitment concentration and preparation for the GED. Graduates may receive a 2200 stipend and mentoring for work and further education. For details contact Michael Bryant at 1 860 826 6692 or 370 278 6605 or visit a Maryland National Guard Armory.
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Maryland National Guard
Maryland Guard
Maryland
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Freestate Challenge
Michael Bryant
Tax credit aids FCC students beyond high school
Starting Jan 7 the Hope Scholarship Tax Credit offers up to 1500 for students pursuing a two year degree or certificate. Frederick Community College officials say part time students taking six credits qualify, with eligibility rules and covered expenses reduced by aid, scholarships, or employer payments. Contact FCC financial aid at 301-846-2626 or pick up a brochure after Jan 5.
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Hope
Frederick Community College
Mary Crabbs
Crabbs
FCC
Financial Aid Office
UM dental students aid Vietnam trip to provide care
Jade Nguyen leads two dozen University of Maryland Dental School students and faculty on a two week mission to Hanoi to deliver over 300 basic dental services. The effort, second annual, partners with University of Hanoi to train locals, funded by Operation Smile which ships dental supplies and equipment for free care.
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Vietnam
Baltimore
Jade Nguyen
Nguyen
University of Maryland Dental School
Hanoi
Ms. Nguyen
University of Hanoi
Operation Smile
Norfolk, Va
Thailand
Kenya
Ecuador
China
Entertainer Laura Drake Performs for Local Groups
Laura Drake of Monocacy Middle School Show Choir entertained members of Kappa Kappaloia and guests on December 18. She has also appeared at the Mason's Convention in Johnstown Pennsylvania and at the Ceresville Mansion in Frederick.
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Laura Drake
Monocacy Middle School Show Choir
Kappa Kappaloia
Ms. Drake
Mason's Convention
Johnstown
Ceresville
Frederick
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