Lottery Winners Plan Modest Living and Community Ties
Lester and Betty Martin of Emmitsburg Maryland won an 11 million dollar Lotto, sharing 197000 yearly for 20 years with two other families. They will work part time, renovate their home, and remain wary of money changing their values while continuing church life and simple pleasures.
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Emditsburg
David
Beck Blue Ridge
Greencastle
Fountaindale Volunteer Fire Department
Beggy
Connie
Jacks Mountain
Peggy
Maryland
Lotto
Lester
Decker
Cascade
Betty
the Apostolic Church
Greenstone
Rain Poem Reprinted as Drought Lifts Spirits
Residents improvise watering practices during a dry spell as garden hoses aid tomato and zucchini crops. The News-Post historical drought poem by Josephine Pollard, first published in the 1930s, resurfaced amid ongoing weather scarcity and has repeatedly been reprinted with accompanying rains.
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Josephine Pollard
News-Post
Willie and the Prayer the Rain and an Angel
At bedtime Willie forgets his planned prayer and the angels sense his quiet wish. The next morning rain arrives on the thirsty plain and Willie joyfully asks his mother who prayed last night. Do clouds appear as a sign of that hidden wish.
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Willie
County weighs bridge restoration costs after arson loss
Frederick County officials face uncertain insurance coverage for Loy s Station Bridge repairs after an arson fire. Engineers expect design work to set total costs in 32 to 15 months while planners seek a design consultant up to 35000 drawn from a bridge budget. Salvaging two large trestles is under consideration and may affect insurance coverage and costs.
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Frederick County
Loy’s Station
Hudak
Park superintendent feted at retirement dinner
Tom McFadden retired after 16 years as superintendent of Catoctin Mountain Park Greenbelt Park and the Baltimore Washington Parkway. Rep. Beverly Byron lauded his leadership while presenting a Capitol flag. Michael Berry recalled late night calls and Carter sent congratulations from the former president.
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Thurmont
Tom McFadden
Secret Service
McFadden
Catoctin Mountain Park
Greenbelt Park
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Beverly Byron
D-6th
Capitol
Michael Berry
U.S. Naval Support
Camp David
J.D. Young
Jimmy Carter
Cornell to Lead Frederick County Fire Rescue Association
Hartwood Cornell Jr. of Woodsboro was elected Thursday night to lead the Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association at its annual convention held at the Independent Hose Company. Other officers elected included Bob Jacobs as first vice president, Tom Fox as second vice president, Alan Brauer as secretary, and Jim Morgan as treasurer.
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Hartwood Cornell Jr
Woodsboro
Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
County Fire and Rescue Association
Independent Hose Company
Bob Jacobs
Tom Fox
Alan Brauer
Jim Morgan
Raymond Stull
Ed Johnson
Charles Brauer
Jim Kittinger
Chip Jewell
Susan Hoffman
Merril Remsberg
Jim Nicholson
Bob Mumma
Jack Fleischman
Clint Hughes
Braddock Heights Volunteer Fire Co
Sabillasville woman injured in U S 15 crash
Georgenna Marie Wilhide a 29 year old Sabillasville resident was flown to Washington County Hospital after a one vehicle crash on U S 15 north of Thurmont late Thursday night. Her condition was listed as fair Friday morning. No charges will be filed.
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Sabillasville
Washington County Hospital
U.S. 15
Thurmont
Georgenna Marie Wilhide
Sabillasville Road
Maryland
Wiihide
County officials weigh smoking ban supported by studies
Sundergill argues a total smoke free workplace rests on non smoker health risks from partners. Reeder notes survey shows many departments favor designated smoking areas at Citizens Nursing Home Social Services Highway Reich's Ford Road landfill Montevue Nursing Home Substance Abuse Center and county warehouse. health educators offered if ban upheld.
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Sundergill
Bowes
Reeder
Citizens Nursing Home
Department of Social Services
Highway Department
Reich's
Ford Road
Montevue
County Waiver Policy Limits to 1200 per Project
The policy allows a maximum waiver of 1200 per project but a reduced total of 6000 is proposed for the year due to budget limits. Budget Officer Mark Sneadner will report next week on available funds. Fees rose July 1 to 27 a ton, with loads under half a ton free.
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Mark Sneadner
D C Mayor Mulls Short City Worker Furloughs
Washington mayor Sharon Pratt Dixon said a temporary furlough plan may trim a $20 million quarterly shortfall with no worker losing more than three days, though no firm decision has been made.
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Washington
Sharon Pratt Dixon
Ms. Dixon
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