Careless heater use risks fires and deaths
The article cites the CPSC warning that over 25 000 residential fires yearly stem from space heaters including kerosene electric gas and wood models and details safety tips from Miss Frederick County 2002 and local fire officials. It notes a Dec 22 Frederick County blaze causing over 300 000 in damage and urges precautions such as ventilation proper placement away from walls and furnishings keeping kerosene outside and refueling away from heat and installing smoke alarms and a fire extinguisher.
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Scott Shelley
Smithsburg
Shelley
U.S
Penduect Safety Commission
CPSC
Frederick County
Rosemont Avenue
Kelli Loy
Brunswick Ambulance Co
Ms. Loy
CYSC
Lay
Brest
Hewlers
Karten, Brown
Clive
Ms. Brown
Brown
State weighs Cullen takeover costs and Medicaid impact
The plan warns that if the Department of Juvenile Justice assumes control of the Cullen center, Medicaid funding for mental health and medications would be lost. YSI runs Cullen under a five year contract. the state will let it expire June 10 and shift youths to community programs.
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Victor Cullen Center
Department of Juvenile Justice
Sabillasville Reform School
Youth Services International
Cullen
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
Bishop Robinson
YSI
DJJ
Hecht
Fort Ritchie
Sabillasville
Bergman Wins National Pageant Title in Orlando
Kindra Bergman Miss Maryland Preteen State Hostess captured the national title at the Miss Maryland Preteen National Pageant held at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. She earned the Spirit of America Award plus cash prizes, travel expenses, four days in Disney, and multiple gift awards. Bergman plans a summer tour thanking supporters including Mayor Jim Grimes, Frederick County Commissioners, and local businesses.
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Kindra Bergman
Maryland
Orlando
Mila
Walt Disney World Resort
Spirit of America
Frederick mayor and board agenda for Jan 3 meeting
The Frederick Mayor and Board of Aldermen set their January 3 agenda with Mayor's comments, a resolution to create new rules for the Clustered Spires Golf Course, and standard committee and officer reports. Public access via City Government Channel 99 and a copy at City Hall reception desk. Barbara Dunbar is the contact. Names and notices: Carly Kunze graduates basic training at Fort Leonard Wood.
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Frederick
Board of Aldermen
Root
City Hall
City Govt
Barbara Dunbar
New mediation service opens in Montgomery County
A Conflict Resolution Center in Rockville offers neutral mediation to county residents regardless of ability to pay. Executive Director Merle Rockwell notes mediators are not attorneys and aim to help disputants hear each other and resolve issues without violence. The startup funded by a state grant and NACM supports nonadversarial problem solving with 40 volunteers and outreach to non English speakers. Call 301-593-9973 for involvement or services.
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Montgomery County
Merle Rockwell
Conftant Resolution Center
Montgomery County, Inc
Ms. Rockwell
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