Bike restorer turns old wheels into new rides in Graceham
At war end, Mr. Raseley entered the air force then IBM for 20 years before retiring. He learned repair from a soldering row, bought bikes from auctions in the area, and acquired Lawrence Myers’s bike business in Graceham. He describes wheel work as tuning a piano and keeps a practical, hands on approach.
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Raseley
Air Force
IBM
Baseley
Janair
Frederick City
Eddie Hoffman
Graceham
Lawrence Myers
Myers
Mr. Baseley
New Year's Health and Legal Advisory Notes
Officials warn against drinking on school grounds with penalties including 30 to 90 day driving suspensions for youths. Adults advised to limit intake to one drink per hour and stay hydrated at gatherings. quotes and anecdotes about wheels and crafts add local color, with contact for the bike barn at 898-5313.
Fire service legacy of drivers shifting with city control
Old city fire drivers describe early days when individuals hired drivers, basic firefighting skills, and flexible lanes for red lights. They recall 24 hour shifts, holidays worked, and two fatal fires on All Saints and West All Saints streets. City takeover brought training, rules, and county limits, but memories and memories endure as retirement nears.
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Schmidt
North Market Street
Ore
All Saints Street
Uth Street
Greenfield Road
Jefferson
Trading Post
Community space proposal sparks debate over interim use
Grimes officials discuss converting a valuable city property into activity space for conferences, workshops, and events to fund groups and create jobs. Alderman Baker questions interim terms and long term plans while seeking clear guidelines before moving forward. Baldi supports the idea as gateway to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dredden
Gilues Tay
Frances Baker
Joseph Baldi
Alcohol free First Night draws tens of thousands across towns
First Night Annapolis drew about 40 000 revelers in a New Year celebration aimed at promoting the arts and providing an alcohol free option. Organizer Elizabeth Welch said the event serves dual goals while City Attorney Lynn Beard expects a property settlement in two weeks as a church moves to a new 6 million dollar 45 747 square foot site on Jefferson Pike in Frederick. John Rae of City Dock Bakery noted a midnight surge in sales amid the crowd and Montgomery County plans a second First Night in Silver Spring drawing roughly 10 000 last year.
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Annapolis
Elizabeth Welch
Baldi
Lynn Beard
Jefferson Pike
Frederick
John Rae
City Dock Bakery
Rae
Montgomery County
Bonnie Ayers
Silver Spring
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Comprehensive Media Center
Thomasville
Pennsylvania
Ats Sa
NEA
Southwastern
Sth
Shawn Loveseat
Taam
Sens Re
Furniture Center
Glen
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