Sixth African Community Fair highlights Black History Month
The sixth annual Frederick African Community Fair drew about 200 attendees at the State Farm building. Elizabeth Ivey showcased a large painting of a black woman picking cotton, aiming to grab viewers. Local pastors spoke on deliverance and Africa’s challenges, while historian William Lee displayed archival Frederick photos.
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Elizabeth Ivey
Farge
Ms. Ivey
Frederick
State Farm Insurance Company
National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Emily Angelety
Mack
Christopher Serfusa
Silver
Steppers
Mystique Drummers
Bernetta Brown
EMS funding gaining support in Maryland legislature
Frederick County delegates back a House bill to raise fines on moving violations by 20 dollars as a funding alternative for EMS programs. The EMS Operations Fund supports MIEMSS, Shock Trauma, Fire Rescue, and state police aviation. an $8 license plate surcharge would rise to 11, facing opposition. Joint hearings this week will weigh the proposal.
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Frederick County
General Assembly
Maryland
EMS Operations Fund
EMSOF
Maryland Fire-Rescue Institute
R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Maryland Institute For Emergency Medical Services Systems
Miemss
Maryland State Police Aviation Division
Louise Snodgrass
Frederick Washington
Tve
Premarital counseling discount on marriage licenses proposed
Annapolis AP reported state lawmaker Delegate John R. Leopold sponsors a bill to cut marriage license fees for couples who complete premarital counseling with social workers psychologists or trained religious leaders before marriage. The measure passed the House 104 24 as part of a trend toward reducing divorce and strengthening marriage. Leopold noted the need for better preparation than some couples give to marriage versus other life tasks. The bill lacks final details on instructors and fees and may continue to Page A-14.
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Ais
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Fate
Eo Ee Ee
Leopold
Anne Arundel County
Republican
Paris Fiend
GOP courting the black vote in upcoming elections
Washington AP Republicans seek warmer ties with African Americans after Bush pledge to engage a key Democratic-leaning group. Top officials met minority entrepreneurs and Black Caucus members as they push tax cuts and business aids while acknowledging past GOP shortfalls among black voters. Senate leaders Lott Allard and Inhofe urged black entrepreneurs to share issues, while Johnson questioned the outreach’s depth.
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Bush
Congressional Black Caucus
Barry Goldwater
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Center For Political and Economic Studies
Senate
Ab Gore
Gingrich
Trent Lott
Mississippi and Sons
Wayne Allard
Colorado
Jum Inhofe
Oklahoma
Lott
Charlie Pride
Walter Paston
Allard
Senate Banking Committee
Eddie Bernice Johnson
Dtexas
Bush faces Clinton distractions at first White House news conference
President Bush sought focus at his first White House news conference as Clinton controversies dominated coverage. Networks aired eight stories on Bush versus sixteen on Clinton in the prior week, while Bush looked to his prime time address to Congress to refocus attention on his agenda.
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