Memorial Day observance at Mount Olivet for Gulf War families
More than 106 people gathered at Mount Olivet Cemetery for Memorial Day ceremonies honoring those who died in service. The Francis Scott Key American Legion post led a procession, wreath laying, remembrances, and a seven man firing squad. Post commander Darryl L Feaga urged renewed patriotism and asked attendees to remember Gulf War families, noting 146 veteran deaths and the sacrifice of Kuwait’s liberation.
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Clinton draws cheers, jeers at Memorial
President Clinton spoke at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial drawing mixed reactions from veterans. Some protested he avoided the draft while others applauded his solemn observance. He urged continued disagreement without letting it divide the nation and paused to trace a fallen classmate’s name.
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Service held at Pine Grove Chapel Memorial service honors town veterans
A memorial service at Pine Grove Chapel honored residents who served in all wars. American Legionaires and the Auxiliary, Boy and Girl Scouts, and many locals attended as Chaplain James A Hessel led the ceremony and a wreath was placed on the memorial.
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Suit filed over prom ban from Gov. Thomas Johnson student
Parents of David Gallaher 17, barred from his girlfriend Erin Harrison prom attendances, sue the State of Maryland, Frederick County Board of Education, and Gov Thomas Johnson High School principal Michael Riley in US District Court Baltimore. The case stems from a no trespassing order after a 1992 altercation with a special education teacher and a student’s attempt to attend TJ and FSH prom at the Francis Scott Key Holiday Inn.
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Rededication of SAR stone and bridge monument ceremony
The Sgt Lawrence Everhart Chapter of the Maryland Society of the Sons of the American Revolution hosted a Monday rededication with the Fredericktowne Multia Fife and Drum Corps performing Yankee Doodle Dandy and other tunes. Thomas Summers of the Francis Scott Key Memorial Foundation explained moving the monument and the SAR stone in 1964 from the old Baltimore National Pike, and noted the 1808 Monocacy Bridge Monument’s long history near Fredericktown.
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Frederick prosecutor lives a woodcarver's life in tribute to nature
Duane Gigeous Frederick County prosecutors office veteran handles complex felon trials while pursuing woodcarving as a passion. He studies ducks songbirds and fish at Catoctin Park photographs subjects then carves with basswood pine and walnut. He notes blades must stay razor sharp and finishing paint can require many coats as he moves from static to dynamic displays.
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Frederick County
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Weather and agriculture features in Frederick daily edition
Mostly sunny and breezy today with highs 70 to 75. Clear and cool tonight with lows in the mid 40s. Wednesday brings increasing clouds and highs in the lower to mid 70s. Western Maryland page A-2 highlights the county’s largest agricultural industry and standout youth. Page A-12 covers more agriculture news and four girls vying for the Dairy Princess title. Parisons of The Frederick News printed on 100 percent recycled paper. The newspaper is recyclable.
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