Water tests show fecal bacteria peak since sewage spill
Walkersville officials report fecal coliform levels at 5,000 organisms per 100 ml in recent samples, the highest since a June 18 sewage spill into the town aquifer. Four tests for cryptosporidium and giardia were negative. 33 illnesses reported to health officials as investigators trace 900,000 gallons of untreated sewage released from a ruptured line.
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Walkersville
Michael Marschner
Bureau of Water and Sewer
Marschner
Elizabeth Passerle
Coping with sewage spill boosts a nursery greener plants
Walkersville residents face a boil water advisory after 900000 gallons of untreated sewage polluted the aquifer feeding wells. Tammy's Garden Nursery reports greener plants from tainted well water and double fertilization, while Walkersville Food Lion sees reduced vegetable sales and shorter shelf life due to contaminated supply.
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Walkersville
Robin Pitten
Tammy
Walkersville Food Lion
Bryan Mullen
Centenarian Dyslexia Pioneer Margaret Rawson Honored
Margaret Rawson turned 100 on Wednesday at Foxes Spy near Rocky Springs Road where she has lived since 1947. A renowned educator, she is a worldwide expert in dyslexia education and research, recently honored by the International Dyslexia Association for lifetime achievement. Friends recall her early Hood College class and her role in training teachers to tutor dyslexic students, a career marked by cutting edge neurological work.
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Margaret Rawson
Dr. Rawson
Dr Rawson
Foxes Spy
Rocky Springs Road
International
New York
Margaret
Marcia Mann
Brooklyn
Frederick
M&ms
Ms. Mann
Hood College
Ms Mann
Paid fire rescue crews go 24 hours in Frederick
Emergency services in Frederick County shift to round the clock coverage as Green Valley starts its first 24 hour crew. Deputy Chief David Yankey notes rapid area growth and rising call volume while volunteer numbers dwindle since the 1984 Green Valley substation opening.
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Frederick County
Green Valley
David Yankey
New Market District Volunteer Fire and Rescue Co
New Market Fire Company
Yankey
Daily Pomons Index From The Fredenck Mews Post
The article notes a daily index called Pomons of the Fredenck Mews Post on 100 inch recycled paper. It highlights the recyclable nature of the paper and mentions ongoing reuse in daily print.
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Pomons
Fredenck
Maryland cigarette tax hike takes effect today
Maryland raises the cigarette tax from 36 to 66 cents per pack effective today. Virginia shoppers may travel to buy cigarettes to save money. evading Maryland law by carting in large quantities could violate state tax rules. A wholesale tax on cigars and smokeless tobacco remains delayed until July 2000.
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Virginia
Maryland
Maryland Potomac tax hike drives cross river cigarette buys
Maryland smokers rush to Virginia outlets as Maryland raises cigarette taxes by about a dollar per pack. Virginia stores report higher sales, with Amoco in Brunswick area noting Maryland customers buying four to five cartons each, some up to 30 cartons, amid enforcement talk by Comptroller Schaefer.
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Maryland
Potomac River
Virginia
Schaefer
Frederick
Virginia Amoco
Point of Rocka
Ravi Gurung
Amoco
Mr. Gurung
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