State approves spraying funds for gypsy moth and mosquitoes
The Board of Public Works in Annapolis authorized up to 230000 dollars for an aerial gypsy moth spraying program in northern and central Maryland and a forthcoming mosquito spray effort to combat salt marsh pests on the Eastern Shore. The meeting also approved a 22.5 million concert hall naming, a 479000 prison foundation contract, and a 1 million building project for inmate housing at the Maryland Penitentiary training center. The hall will honor Joseph Meyerhoff, and a 1.5 million state loan plus a matching gift funded the naming. The Baltimore Symphony plans a September 16 opening for the venue.
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Annapolis
Board of Public Works
Agriculture Department
Nothern
Ceatral
Maryland
State
Baltimore City
Baltimore Symphony
Joseph Meyerhoff
Symphony
Oak Contracting of
Baltimore
Maryland Penitentiary
Perini Construction
Hagerstown
Maryland Correctional
Wright
Orville Wright
Meyerhoff
Frederick City Trees and Public Works Roles
The sidewalk and street tree program involves the engineering and public works departments. The applicant bears tree costs, the city inspects sites for utilities, and the city owns and trims public way trees. Strine notes thousands of trees exist, with trimming about 250 to 300 annually and a five year cycle.
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Magnolia Avenue
John Lambert
Leroy Schaeffer
Bob Leverone
Department of Public Works
Strine
Frederick
Tree
Falklands clash broadens as battles rage near Port San Carlos
Argentine reports claim British force in San Carlos Bay area was under control with no ships seen in the zone while troops were being cleaned up. Britain admits losses including one Sea Harrier and two helicopters. Buenos Aires says about 70 percent of the landing force was put out of action. Diplomatic mediation efforts falter as weather and conflict intensify.
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San Carlos
Buenos Aires
Telam
San Carlos Bay
East Falkland Island
Joint Chiefs of Staff
East Falkland
Port San Carlos
Stanley
Argentina
Appalachian hike set for June 24 25
Junior and senior high school students may sign up for a two day hike along parts of the Appalachian Trail sponsored by the Pens Laurel Scout Council. Girls must have completed seventh grade to participate. A training session is required on June 19 at Camp Echo Trail. The program costs $5 for food. Registration by June 1 to Kay Trebatoski 1955 Trolley Band York Pa 17404. Penn is a United Way Agency.
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Pens Laurel
Camp Echo Trail
Kay Trebatoski
York, Pa
Penn
United Way Agency
Bone Not Funny Humorous Anatomy Note
A light explanation clarifies that the funny bone is not a bone but a spot where the ulnar nerve touches the humerus, causing sharp tingling sensations when struck. The piece dispels a common misconception with a concise medical aside.
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United Nations
Ireland
Security Council
Javier Perez de Cuellar
Perez de Cuellar
Nassau
Boyer Travel Agency
Church St
Ene Paving & Sealin
Frederick County Health Department
North Frederick
Frederick, MD
Brunswick Elem
Brunswick
Middletown
Emmitsburg
Elem School
Emmitsburg, MD
Mon
Myersville
Elem
Myersville, MD
Urbane Een School
Urbana
Green Valley
Monrovia
Walkersville
Walkersville, AD
West Frederick
Middl School
W. Patrick Street
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