Uncertain times prompt rest and charitable mobilization
The article notes many travelers scale back for holidays with 34.6 million people representing a near nine in ten projection. Local business owner Carol Quill avoids travel and plans meals at home while offering her staff a four day week. The United Way Volunteer Center in Frederick County reports a 29 percent rise in volunteer activity, with the Volunteer Frederick site listing Thanksgiving and Christmas needs. Mount St Mary’s Seminary reports students seeking home travel for the holidays, seeking spiritual solace and reconnecting with families amid questionings about the crisis and future.
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Frederick County
Lisa Or
Qounteer Center
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Orr
Mount St. Mary's Seminary
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Key Lamendola
Rev Lamendola
Rey Lamendola
Two Montgomery County men charged in fraud schemes
Two upper Montgomery County men were arrested on separate fraud charges. Paul Owuso Asare, 22, of Germantown, opened a savings and checking account and moved over $24,000 before bank officials flagged counterfeit checks. Christian Uchenna Efigwe, 21, of Gaithersburg, opened an account in Germantown with an $8,000 check from a closed account and withdrew $7,500 the next day. Both were detained, with bonds set at $25,000 and $8,100 respectively.
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Montgomery County
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Circle Gate Drive
Germantown
Christian Uchenna Efigwe
Watkins Mill Road
Iaithersburg
Asare
Mid- Atlantic Federal Credit Union
Middlebrook Road
Germanytown
Palice
Cials
Eligne
Farmers and Mechanics Bank
Frederick Road
Dutuntion Center
County budget forecast shows $12.8 million deficit for 2004
County officials outline a six year projection with expenditures outrunning revenues. A 3.5 percent education pay rise would cost nearly 4 million, a 1 percent cost of living rise 2 million. Maintaining effort requires $3 million more funding next year amid one time cuts and debt payments.
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Department of Fire and Rescue Services
Weldon
Frederick Community College
Browning
Bowning
Mc Browning
Maryland's educated population grows with higher degrees
Census data show 25 and older residents in Maryland surpass national trends with nearly one third holding at least a bachelor's degree against about one quarter nationally. Eleven percent work in government, higher than the national rate, while affluence correlates with longer commutes averaging 29.1 minutes versus 24.3 nationally.
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Comoan
WLS
Washington
Ir. Feeney
Montgomery Co. to fine smokers who offend neighbors
ROCKVILLE AP Smokers whose odors offend neighbors could face fines up to 750 dollars under a county council measure. it takes effect 90 days after signing. Landlords and condo associations failing to vent properly would face penalties. Tobacco firms consider legal challenge as officials defend indoor air quality aim.
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Montgomery County
Douglas Duncan
Isiah Leggett
Duncan
Department of Environmental Protection
Steve Watson
Lorillard Tobacco Co
Reynolds ‘Tobacco Co
Lisa Eddington
Police charity drive gains local business support
Police chief Hawker organized a Thanksgiving and Christmas food drive with local stores. Safeway on Seventh Street and County Market donated all 17 items from the Brocery list, including turkeys and other foods, while Classic Cigars & al Gondies owner Mr Cohen pledged two meals. Community members and North Star Foundation contributed funds and certificates, and Weis Market helped with canned goods. The effort, started years ago by a benefactor seeking anonymity, now mobilizes schools and families to ensure holiday meals reach those in need.
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Golden Mile
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Janice Bangher
North Star Foundation
Middletown
County Market
Fredericks
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