Woodpeckers Endearing Birds Like Picas and Circe’s Tale
The article blends natural history and lore describing woodpeckers from the 209 species worldwide to North American examples such as Downy, Hairy, Pileated, and Flickers. It notes their anatomy for climbing, feeding, and territorial drumming, plus human reactions, both admiration and nuisance from damaged houses and nesting behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Skutch
Picus
Saturn
Circe
Skutch
Tropics
Central
South America
Africa
North America
California
Southwest
United States
Prince Charles
Rise in skin cancer linked to sun exposure and tanning
The article cites rising skin cancer rates in the United States with over 300 000 annual cases. It notes most cancers stem from frequent sun exposure and stresses cumulative lifelong damage. Dr David Bickers of Case Western Reserve University emphasizes protection to prevent harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Redbook
David Bickers
Department of
Dermatology
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland
University Hospital
Veterans Administration Hospital
Ocean Week Event Highlights at Cherry Ariz Library
The Cherry Ariz Library marks National Week of the Ocean April 21 to May 3 with a large oceans collection. Books cover seas, ships, marine life, and sailing history, including Oceans of the World by Kirk Polkuag and many kid friendly guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stienthee
Cherry Ariz Lirary
Polking
Kathryn Lasky
Christopher Knight
Iepheard
Carpenter
Cook
Sailey
Regima Maris
Kathryn Lashy
JP Rutland
Ariz
Herbert S. Zim
North America
KR. Tucker Abbott
Millicent Selsam
Anita Malnig
Lee Beauregard
Jack Flek
Pilot Flek
May Freedman
Arthur Myers
Myers
Jack Denton Scott
Orie Sweet
Pribitof
Pribitod
Bering Sea
Alaska
Scott
Sylvia Johnson
Dean Morris
Rena Kirkpatrick
Robert Morris
Sue Beauregard
Rosalind Lenga
Virginia Storytelling Festival at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
The first Virginia Storytelling Festival runs May 10 to 18 at Busch Gardens The Old Country in Williamsburg in partnership with the Virginia Library Association. Fif teen storytellers perform daily at Feathered Folks Theatre with opening shows May 10 by Jackie Torrence and Waddie Mitchell. General admission at $15.95 covers all performances that day. two day passes are $13.55. The park is a Wo acre family venue featuring eight European hamlets three miles east of Williamsburg.
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Busch Gardens
Old Country
Williamsburg
Virginia
Virginia Library Association
Feathered Folks Theatre
Hastings
Jackie Torrence
Waddie Mitchell
Ms. Torrence
Mitchell
Noo
Frederick arts festival hosts two writing workshops
In conjunction with the Frederick Festival of the Arts two writing workshops will be held May 5 at the C Burr Arts Library one at 1 pm and the other at 7 pm. Jane Matanro will lead with aims to inspire talent, discuss getting published and writing for children. Call 694-1628 to reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Festival of the Arts
C. Burr Arts Library
Jane Matanro
Hansel and Gretel Play Sponsored by Optimist Club
The Optimist Club of Braddock Heights sponsors the play Hansel and Gretel on May 4 at 2 p.m. at Gov Thomas Johnson High School Auditorium. Disadvantaged Frederick area children are invited along with others. Proceeds support Optimist youth programs across Frederick County.
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Optimist Club
Braddock Heights
Hansel and Gretel
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Frederick Area
Optimist
Frederick County
Frederick News-Post: We’ve Got Frederick Written All Over Us
The Frederick News-Post showcases strong local pride with coverage focused on Frederick’s people places and events. Readers get tight reporting on city stories, community ties, and regional updates reflecting the town’s character and interests.
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Eolated Press
Joseph E. Trips
Lon D. Woods
M.D
Center St
Thurmont, MD
East Patrick Street
Frederick
Jan Cash
Jan Cask Beckades
Jan Ad
Mary Blacksma
C. Burt Artz
M Wiltur
Jefferson Community Center
Laura Cassell
Stephanie Marsh
Rebecca Willis
Jenifer Kelly
Jennifer Moore
William Ford
Chris Anderson
Michael Willis
Aaron Marsh
Philip Lynch
Melissa Kupferberg
Kelly Cramer
Heather America S
Jennifer de Lawder
Emily Caseell
Patti Moes
Paul Scott
Jim Tolley
Evelyn Murray
Wilbur Ford
Margaret Wilbur
Beck Row
Laurie Zimmerman
Dawn Pryor
Laura Abreul
Sherry Brooks
Gina Cramptos
Karen Rucosky
Rebecca Burger
Sherri Payne
Tracy Gressling
Laura Lovell
Michel Simons
Sharyl Davis
Christy Lee
Vicki Huseman
Robert Dinsmore
Ben Burger
Michael Lawson
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