Frederick News Post staff wins six awards in WASRINGTON contest
The Frederick News Post earned six awards at the Maryland Delaware DC Press Association 2001 editorial contest. Julia Robb took first in continuing coverage for fonts story. Steve Miller won for investigative series on the black book prostitution files naming Alderman Blaine Young. Douglas Tallman won in state government coverage for Screwed up system sets Spencer free about Elmer Spencer’s release after a murder conviction. John Cannon won for Urbana wins four peats sake headline. Turvia Bell-Stockman took second in special sections for Hello Frederick County. ig Koontz won second in photo series for final auction at Frederick livestock sale.
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Maryland
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Washington
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Steve Miller
Julia Rabb
Doug Koontz
Teresa Belt-Stockraan
Montgomery NAACP blasts redistricting plan as apartheid threat
Montgomery County NAACP leaders denounce new district maps as disenfranchising and aim to challenge the plan. They attack District 14 as nonfriendly to minorities while praising District 20’s track record, and argue for minority representation in Maryland's legislature by January 2003.
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Warren
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Poolesville seeks new town manager after closed session ruling
Poolesville commissioners seek a new town manager after a December 17 2001 closed session to discuss an applicant was found not to violate the Open Meetings Act. The state board said the session fell under the personnel exception and may be lawful for discussing specific individuals. The search will be reactivated and publicized in trade publications while the town aims to fill the position within a couple of months.
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Bob Watson
Sioners
Johnson
James E. Alsebrooker
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Maryland Municipal League
International City Managers Associations
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Firefighter memorial moves to Washington
Emmitsburg hosts the 21st annual fallen firefighters ceremony moved to the MCI Center in Washington due to higher 2005 fatalities. USFA counts 443 line of duty deaths last year, including 343 from the World Trade Center attack. Organizers cite space limits and hotel needs for the relocation and note ongoing planning with committees, local volunteer groups, and donor support for families.
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Washington
US Fire Administration
World Trade Center
Emmitsburg
National Fire Academy
Ron Siarnicki
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Siarnicki
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
USFA
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Bush
Starnicki
Foundaion
Gettysburg
Rockville
Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
Brena Petion
Florida
Morida Fire and Emergency Services Foundation
Florida Fire Chiefs Association
Starnick
Rescue plan outlined to raise sunken tug Swift in Elk River
Coast Guard details a plan to lift the tug Swift, lying on its side in four fathoms of water, using steel slings, a dredge barge and crane. The operation aims to move the vessel to a new site, drain it, and clear the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal after a collision with a freighter in the shipping channel.
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Chesapeake & Delaware Canal
Egg Hunt at Hood College Seeks Young Children
A free public spring event at Hood College on March 24 at 2 p.m. offers an egg hunt and face painting for children. Activities split by age in Hud son Outdoor Theatre and Residential Quadrant, with a 50 cent costume option. Sponsored by the Tonic Society and Student Government Association. For more information call 301-896-3579 or 301-696-3645.
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Hudson Outdoor Theatre
Tonic Society
Student Government Association
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