Thurmont residents weigh Thurmont Region Plan changes
Thurmont residents and county planners held an open house to discuss proposed changes to the Thurmont Region Plan with many opposing revisions to agriculture to conservation zoning. Fright over losing animals eased for Frank Culler as two pigs four goats and 20 chickens remain in their Catoctin Furnace Road property. Concerns varied about property taxes and development limits while residents like Lou Blair and Jack Willard urged preservation of current zoning and privacy.
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Frederick County forms new MADD chapter names officers
Lynn Widdowson elected president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving Frederick County Chapter. Shelley Snow is vice president and Jan Parks secretary treasurer. Rena Larkin to chair the Red Ribbon campaign, Bonnie Webber heads the victim impact panel. Webber’s son died in an alcohol related crash. The panel aims for January readiness.
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Smoking Cessation Slows Lung Decline in Study
A federal study shows quitting smoking halts COPD decline, with 6,000 smokers aged 35 to 60 followed for five years. Those who quit and remained smoke-free had only a 2.5 percent drop in breathing ability, versus 14 percent for ongoing smokers.
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