Better Water Week prompts conservation in Frederick County
The feature describes Better Water Week and the public call to conserve the dwindling water supply. It notes Frederick City's water system history since 1825, current sources from Monocacy River and Linganore Creek, and resupply from Fishing Creek Reservoir and Yellow Springs. It details system scope serving 28,000+ people, 92 miles of mains, 1.5 billion gallons yearly, 5 million daily peak, staffed by Maryland-certified operators, and the water treatment steps including carbon, alum, narco, rapid sand filtration, chlorine disinfection, lime corrosion control, and fluoridation. It lists typical household water use and urges mindful consumption across homes, factories, and beyond.
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Frederick County
Water Department
Frederick City
William
C Burr Artz
Monocacy River
Linganore Creek
Fishing Creek
Yellow Springs
Blue Ridge Mountains
State of
Maryland
Water Meter Department
Frederick County students undergo broad testing program
Frederick County schools administer many tests from kindergarten through 12th grade to gauge readiness and achievement. Tests include MSTOI Myklebust and IOWA now California, with state required Maryland Functional Reading and Math. Project Basic may add four more graduation tests in years ahead.
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Frederick County
Harper Long
County Board of Education
Maryland
Dr Long
Iowa
Dr. Long
California
Jong
Free cancer detection clinics for women announced
Free cancer detection clinics for women will be held at the Carroll County Health Department on Tuesday afternoon May 13 and Monday evening May 19. The program focuses on Pap tests for cervical cancer and breast cancer self examination education. Appointments can be made by calling 657-5000, 876-2152, or 875-3390.
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Carroll County Health Department
American Cancer Society
Kemptown survey set for park development
The Frederick County Parks and Recreation Commission and the Kemp town Community Park Advisory Committee are conducting a citizen survey for the Community Park master plan. The park lies off Kemptown Church Road near the elementary school under construction. Residents in Urbana Green Valley Kemptown Monrovia and nearby areas are asked to respond via the local newspaper survey or contact the county office at 64-1646.
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Frederick County Parks and Recreation Commission
Kemptown
Male counselors sought for Camp Greentop program
Male counselors are needed this summer at Camp Greentop in the Catoctin Mountains Western Maryland run by the League for the Handicapped. Applicants must be 18 or older with some child experience. The camp runs June 27 to August 4 with extra two weeks if fluent in sign language. Compensation includes $55 weekly plus room and meals.
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Camp Greentop
League For the Handicapped
Catoctin Mountains
Maryland
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