Corps combines hard work and nature
Maryland Conservation Corps youths, ages 15 to 18, clear logs and move 10 tons of rock to build stream deflectors along Hunting Creek. Supervisor Zuke leads a six member crew from July 6 to August 14, with early starts, short days, and pay for six weeks. They gain job skills, social security basics, and environmental lessons while facing heat, snakes, and physical labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Cook
Frederick
Catoctin Mountains
Zuke
Maryland Conservation Corps
Hunting Creek
Henry Gill
Piney Run State Park
Carroll County
Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore
Mike Gregg
Gill
Kuwaiti Tankers to Sail as U S Flags Are Raised
Kuwait and Washington signal retaliation plans as the first Kuwaiti tankers prepare to sail. The Al Rekkah, a 401382 ton behemoth, renamed Bridgeton, bears Philadelphia markings. Nearby, the Gas Prince, formerly Gas Al Minagish, 46723 tons, also shows Philadelphia ties. The vessels bear Chesapeake Shipping Co insignia as the US Navy Middle East Force enhances escort through Hormuz to Kuwait’s loading terminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuwait
Washington
Al-Rekkah
Middle East
Philadelphia
al Rekkah
Gas Al-Minagish
Gas Prince
Chesapeake Shipping Co
Strait of
Hormuz
Gulf
Glass recycling profits and public participation noted
The Mid-Atlantic Glass Recycling Program promotes 100 percent recyclability of glass containers like jars and bottles. Frederick County's Bell's Recycling collects limited glass. owner Louis Bell cites low public participation and occasional weekly trailer loads, while advocates push color sorting cleaning and reuse to cut landfill use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Davos
Louis Bell
Bell’s Recycling
Frederick
Frederick County
Bell
Frederick Junk Company
Chapel Alley
Davol
Dayol
Davos
Maryland
Alexandria
Virginia
Moths alter forest may bring less attractive trees
Foresters warn gypsy moths may reshape the Emmitsburg Thurmont corridor as sprayed areas remain limited by funds and manpower. Five criteria guide spraying, prioritizing wooded residential zones, contiguous wood blocks, canopy cover, oak dominance, and egg masses.Only a three week window in late April and early May makes Bt spraying effective, with $107000 spent this year and Frederick County contributing $29000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillard
Emmitsburg-to-Thurmont
Gambrill State Park
Myersville
Foxville
Lupp
Department of Agriculture
U.S. 15
Nathan Irwin
Annapolis Agricultural Department
Frederick County
Exxon water toxins prompt year-long delay in Thurmont
State health officials estimate the toxin apparatus cost at least 500000 while Exxon has withheld its spending. The health department will drill monitoring wells to locate the source. Toxin presence in Apples Church well 75 feet from Exxon site delays connection plans. The church seeks to join the town water system and a meeting date is pending. Installation of the air stripper fence and shrubbery has been delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Exxon
Thurmont
Ray Feldmann
Health Department
Apple’s Church
Roger Troxell
Church Council
Rockville lawyer proposes professional office center
A Rockville lawyer advocates a DB zone rezoning to allow an office center. He cites potential parking additions and neighborhood blight concerns while noting drug trafficking in the area. Planning staff favored approval though some members worry about height limits and traffic impact on South and Broadway Streets. The aim is to blend downtown commerce with a pedestrian environment rather than automobile focus.
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Wood
Adams Law Center
Wood Lane
Rockville
Commission
Gordon
South Street
Broadway Street
James Schmersahl
Schmersahl
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U.S
Janet Warne
School OF Fine Cars
Pontiac
General Motors
Renn Kirby Pontiac
North Market Street
Frederick Bei A See M Com Eyre
Rockville Lawyer
W. Patrick Sr
Beautiful
Naturarzer
Tert Hone
Comton
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