Feeding birds in winter across the countryside and local reports
Winter weather draws many birds to feeders with White crowned Sparrows Tree Sparrows Field Sparrows and a possible English Sparrow migrant observed near Byron Webbs Burkittsville and Libertytown. The piece describes feeding setups at the Webbs including corn spikes and inverted jars, reports Horned Larks flocks and water birds at ponds along Route 340 and the Potomac Shenandoah regions and notes Bluebird shelter efforts along with a call for the Frederick News Post second annual winter feeding bird census on Feb 11 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Hudson Bay
Newfoundland
Byron Webbs
Burkittsville
Burkittsville Road
Route 340
West Virginia
Potomac
Shenandoah
Inwood
W. Va
Betty Nichols
Middletown
Michael Rudman
Nichols
Sabillaavile
Lucille Beale
Emmitsburg
Betty
Rudmans
Elizabeth Roberson
Dickerson
Elizabeth
Frederick News-Post
News-Post
Dear Abby column prompts family nursing and faith clash
A mainland reader describes a sister who nurses her young son Sonny to soothe jealousy after another child. Abby agrees the practice is unhealthy and urges medical discussion. A second letter asks about choosing a baby over marriage, prompting counseling advice. A pastor cites a religion joke about pets in Santa Barbara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Hawaii
Sonny
Girlie
Sis
Abay
Boston
Bentie
Benny
Tom Hayes
Holy Cross Parish
Santa Barbara
Calif
Consumer scam warnings and tips to avoid rip-offs
A Reader's Digest warning outlines common scams promising riches with little effort. It notes up-front fees for so called home income schemes and fake job listings, plus a cable TV introductory offer with deposits. Authorities advise verifying companies, obtaining names and addresses of others, and checking with city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Lauby
The
New York Better Business
Bureau
City Hall
Governor's Awards launched for Maryland 350th anniversary
The Governor's Awards program offers Maryland residents cash prizes from 200 to 1000 in arts and writing. Pupils and schools can compete for best entries. winners will be honored at a Statehouse ceremony on November 3. Details are distributed to schools, colleges, and libraries. inquiries to Joan Weinstein at 1889-5150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Orwin C. Talbott
Maryland Heritage Committee
Statehouse
A.J.R. Russell-Wood
Towne Hopkins University
Joan Weinstein
Frederick County Computer Teachers Leaving District
Beginning early career scientists in industry earn 22260 dollars per year. A teacher with a Computer Business or Mathematics degree cannot reach that level on the current Frederick County salary schedule, even with 30 years of experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Instant antique hall tree pattern and patterns sale
A vintage DIY note offers an instant antique you can build yourself. It describes a hall tree with hat hanger cane umbrella holder and storage space under a plywood seat. Instructions patterns and prices for No 592 No 571 No 614 615 and more are listed with ordering details to Steve Ellingson at Frederick News Pattern Dept Van Nuys California 91409.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Ellingson
Frederick News Pattern Dept
P.O
van Nuys
Calif
Evolution of the Fashion Doll at Hood College Learning Lunch
Hood College hosts a Learning Lunch on Feb 1 in Carson Cottage. Senior Karen Meyer presents a slide show tracing fashion doll history from advertising tool to 16th century inspired wardrobe using natural fibers and hand sewing. The talk, part of an independent study by Faia Depleted under Bonnie Hagerman, includes Q&A and a viewing of a modern fashion doll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood College
Oon
Carson Cottage
Karen Meyer
Hood
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Elinor Miller
L.A. Ross House
Smithsburg
Your Dental Health Jr., Dds
Douglas K. T
All Genes
Douglas K. Tavenner
Rajor
Douglas KR. Tavernner
J. D.D.S
Mowntainy Gate
Frederick Towne Mall
Dear Abby
the News
Frederick
Ronald J. Rudlaff
D.D.S
E. Frederick Street
Walkersville
Svallabie
Sani Comutors
Bonnie Hagerman
Office of Continuing Education
Arnaudo
R.P
Andrew
Sinal Med
Ctr
Waitesell Me
N. Market ST
Frederick, MD
Pitas Aesare
Shad
Dee Alte
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