Author to Speak on Surgery During Battle
Dr Clyde B Kernek will present Field Surgery at Gettysburg July 1863 at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine on Jan 10 starting 1 pm. The retired orthopedic surgeon will discuss Civil War battlefield procedures, including amputations, with slides and notes from Field Surgeon at Gettysburg. He will also sign copies of the book in the museum store.
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Gettysburg
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
E. Patrick St. Frederick
Kernek
Battle of
Morgan E. Baldwin
32Nd Massachusetts Regiment
Army of the Potomac
Boylston Adams
Baldwin
Wheatfield
Gettysburg National Military Park
Adams
32Nd Massachusetts Infantry
Terry Reimer
Patrick St
US Christian Commission
Pet First Aid booklet aids owner in dog crisis
Ten year old Cait Rippey found her border collie Otis fainting like episodes after a limp and confusion. She used the Red Cross Pet First Aid booklet to identify possible causes and guide care before a vet diagnosed epilepsy. The 128 page guide, by Red Cross and Humane Society, offers symptoms and pet care and is available via the Frederick County Red Cross chapter or local clinics.
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Cait Rippey
Point of Rocks
Otis
Red Cross
Cait
American Red Cross
Humane Society of the United States
Frederick County
Maryland music teachers sponsor high school piano exams
The Maryland State Music Teachers Association, with the Maryland Department of Education, sponsors the High School Piano Examinations for ninth through 12th graders across public private and home schools. Memorized performance is required from three periods and passing students receive a certificate of achievement and a report in their permanent record folder.
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Maryland State Music Teachers Association
Maryland Department of Education
Maryland
Bank employees volunteer at Daybreak in Fredericktown effort
Fredericktown Bank & Trust Co staff have volunteered for Daybreak Adult Daycare for over two years as part of an employee outreach tied to the United Way. Bank president Brian Gaeng says the program boosts morale and community ties, with retirees like Betty Rossi also joining weekly sessions.
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Fredericktown Bank & Trust Co
Brian Gaeng
Fredericktown Bank
United Way
Peggy Boone
Louise Lynch
Daybreak
Betty Rossi
Gaeng
United Way Volunteer Center
Brian Gacng
Fredericktown Bank and Trust
Pearl Burke
John Mister
Frederick Memorial Hospital buys lithotripter for stone treatment
FMH introduces a permanent lithotripter enabling fast treatment of kidney ureter and bladder stones. Urologist Dr. Robert Crouch highlights precise ballistic energy and no tissue damage with the device. Patients recover quickly with same day discharge, avoiding the prior annual mobile unit.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Robert Crouch
Crouch
FMH
Military Trainees Complete Basic Training Listings
Air Force Airman Ernest Smith Jr. has graduated basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and is the son of Marian Smith of Westminster and Velma Green of New Windsor. Army Pvt Dennis Douglas began basic infantry training at Fort Benning Ga, son of Vivian and Kenneth Redman of Brunswick, a 1996 Brunswick High School graduate. Army Pvt Jennifer Michael graduated basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri, daughter of Carolyn Michael of Union Bridge and a 1997 graduate of Francis Scott Key High School.
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Jonathan Carter
Frederick
Civil Air Patrol
US Military Academy
West Point
William and
Chantalay Corbin
Frederick High School
Air Force
Joseph Monaghan
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Robert and
Mary Monaghan
Emmisburg
Ernest Smith Jr
Marian Smith
Westminster
Velma Green
New Windsor
Dennis Douglas
Fort Benning
Columbus
Vivian and
Kenneth Redman
Brunswick
Brunswick High School
Army
Jennifer Michael
Fort Leonard Wood
Waynesville
Carolyn Michael
Union Budge
Francis Scott Key High School
Welfare-to-work program hailed a Montgomery success
Janita Lindsay, a 29 year old mother of four from Rockville, started teaching at Park Street Child Care Center after engaging with Gaithersburg employment services under county welfare reform. Officials report nearly 300 recipients signed up for job search services since Nov 30 with 56 hired, as caseload declines continue countywide.
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Gaithersburg
Rockville
Janita Lindsay
Park Street
Park Street Center
Shady Grove
Gatthersburg Center
Germantown
Silver Spring
Montgomery County
Gail Ewing
County Council
Health and Human Services
John P O'Connor
Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Lynda G. Fox
Department of Human Resources
Federick County
Oldtown Bridge repairs eyed to resume toll traffic this spring
Owners of the closed Potomac River Oldtown toll bridge say repairs could start this spring to resume collecting tolls. Allegany County Maryland and Hampshire County West Virginia each pledged 50 000 toward the project with the owners adding at least 20 000. The family expects total costs around 100 000 to 150 000, with up to 400 daily crossings historically and tolls of 60 000 to 70 000 yearly before closure.
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Oldtown
Potomac River
Allegany County
Maryland
West Virginia
Hampshire County
Wva
Jane Muller
Miller
Judge Ponders When It Is OK To Shoot A Cat
Salisbury AP report: John Drendall admits firing a .22 into a neighbor’s cat at his mother’s home with intent to lure it away. Judge Scott Davis delayed verdict to decide lawful limits on shooting cats amid debate on “chrome problem” cats and drunken duo.
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Paul Montemuro
John Drendall
Texas
Michael
Drendalls
Michael Drendall
Michigan
Drendall
Pfiesteria battle costs big bucks in Maryland
Maryland's new agriculture secretary estimates the fight against the toxic Pfiesteria pisicicida will cost more than 25 million dollars. Proposed measures include 9 million for nutrient management plans, 14 million for poultry plant upgrades, 2 million for storage sheds, and 3.5 million for cover crops to reduce bay nutrients.
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Salisbury
Maryland
Henry A. Wirts
Waterfront site to host 152 million Hyatt resort project
Maryland to sell 342 acre waterfront tract near Cambridge for a 152 million luxury hotel and 18 hole golf course. Hyatt Development Corp with two partners seek financing and aim to open by 2002. The sale to Hyatt clears final hurdle though financing remains.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Cambridge
Hyatt Development Corp
Hyatt
Dorchester County
Board of Public Works
Tank River
Choptank River
Slot machine debate lingers as 1998 session delays action
Lawmakers may revisit slot machine bills for race tracks in 1998 despite expected delays. Supporters say slots could fund purses and state coffers to compete with Delaware and West Virginia, while opponents warn against state gambling expansion and religious scrutiny. Governor Glendening remains firm against slots and any non vetoed gambling measure.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Delaware
West Virginia
Parris Glendening
Pimlico
Baltimore
Cooke estate to sell track shares in Maryland
The Cooke estate plans to sell its 47 percent stake in Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore and 25 percent in Laurel Park, potentially drawing bids from business and casino firms. Nathan Landow and other bidders are mentioned while Maryland weighs slots to bolster purses. The sale could affect the Preakness and regional racing jobs and economy.
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Maryland
Washington Redskins
Jack Kent Cooke
Cooke
Pimlico Race Course
Laurel Park
Laurel
Washington Post
Pimlico
Mark Pollack
Dennis Belcher
Richmond
Pimlico and
Joseph de Francis
the Post
Delaware
West Virgina
State Commission
Glendening
Senate
Vernon Boozer
Baltimore County
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