Carroll County park director resigns amid recreation row
Carroll County Park Director Bruce A Hildebrand resigned after 7 years in the post citing bureaucracy and reduced support for recreation. He noted reorganization in 1978, move to multiple departments, and a 5 percent rise in cultural funds versus a 109 percent rise overall. He praised volunteers and Piney Run Park while seeking a similar salary in a new government role and plans to move from Westminster.
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Eldersburg
Harford County
University of Ilinois
German Festival Set in Baltimore Draws Massive Crowd
The German Festival in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor runs Friday through Sunday June 27 28 29 and is expected to draw over a million people. It is the city’s oldest continuous festival sponsored by diverse groups. The German community, largest ethnic group, adds to Baltimore’s culture, trade and politics with puppet shows roots tracing, German music history, and a centerpiece exhibit. In cooperation with NASA a multi media tribute to Dr Werner von Braun and lunar program builders features film slides photos and models.
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Wormseed oil era ends as substitutes replace Carroll County crop
Donald C Magin closed his worm seed oil distillery in 1966 when synthetic substitutes crashed prices. Goosefoot, once a major cash crop along Carroll County’s western border, faded to weed status as growers shifted to corn or hay. The five mile belt produced top earnings, with $1 million at peak, and Magin recalls two year operations around the clock. The oil’s active ingredient was later synthesized, ending a century of profitable wormseed production in the county and leaving Magin’s still as a rusting relic near Ridge Road.
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Magin
Taylorsville
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New York
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Balloon Found Over Potomac River Near Seneca
A balloon was found Saturday over the Potomac River near Seneca, Maryland. The finder reported a note inside and identified the owner as Tom Haden of Westmand Firmentars, with a message attached indicating eight pins and grade perat veat.
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Gilchrist unveils new housing policy for MontCo
Montgomery County Executive Charles W Gilchrist announced a comprehensive housing policy to raise the supply of affordable homes at the current median price of about 110000. The plan prioritizes Potomac Bethesda Chevy Chase and Olney for assisted housing while areas like Silver Spring Takoma Park and Gaithersburg receive less focus. The draft proposes near Metro stations intensified development with smaller lot zoning in urban corridors, and urges balanced amenities.
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Chevy Chase
Olney
Silver Spring
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Palmer elected Burkittsville mayor first woman on council
Gerald Palmer was chosen Burkittsville mayor at a Monday election with 35 votes, defeating Gene Muller, while Deborah Augenbaugh and Ray Head won top council seats with 24 votes each. Voter turnout was light at 39 residents, with Mary Ann Ford from the League of Women Voters monitoring. William Hopwood received 19 votes, and other candidates Kavsehrdit 18 and Jones Coker 14. Newly elected council members join incumbents with annual stipends of 5100 each.
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League of Women
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Gerald Palmer
Burkittsville
Palmer
Gene Muller
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Ray Head
William Hopwood
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Hopwood
Martin Paul
Kavsehrdit
Jone Coker
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Emmitsburg to Host Spring Concert by Community Chorus
Emmitsburg announces a spring concert by the Freehold Community Chorus at St Josephs High School. The program features tunes like Porgy and Bess and The Lost Chord with performances by 4 regional members. Practice sessions are held Fridays at Emmitsburg Elementary School. president Francis Theatherage invites interested people to attend.
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