Howard County Fair awards four $1000 scholarships
The Howard County Fair Association Inc. granted four $1000 scholarships at its latest meeting, the third year of such awards. Recipients Daniela Bals, Jennifer Bly, Jeanne Howell, and Christopher Seymour come from Clarksville Mount Airy Raleigh NC Durham NC and Duke University. Bals is a Spur and Stirrup 4H president and plans animal science or business. Bly is a Carrell Community College freshman and Howard County 4 H Beef Club president studying agriculture. Howell studies ruminant nutrition at NC State. Seymour majors in biochemistry and was active in beef sheep and dairy judging. A separate note covers the Glade Valley Grange Christmas dinner and a Dairy Management Institute dairy facility tour planned for Feb 12–16 with prices and contact details.
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Howard County Fair Association Inc
Daniela Bals
Clarksville
Jennifer Bly
Mount Airy
Jeanne Howell
Raleigh
N.C
Christopher Seymour
Durham
Miss Bals
Marjorie
John Bals
Darrell
Theresa Bly
Miss Bly
Howard County
Carrell Community College
University of Maryland
North Carolina State University
Miss Howell
Guilford College
Tom
Peggy Howell
Glenelg
Duke University
Seymour
Sam
Judy Seymour
Glenno
Bull sold to Sire Power for gold sire program
A Holstein bull Unicorn Mica Landrover ET bred by Unicorn Associates Inc. Union Bridge was acquired by Sire Power Inc for the cooperative's gold sire development. The dam and sire are named, with 87 Very Good classification, and contact details provided for program information. Also listed are multiple Maryland agricultural meetings and events with dates, locations, and phone contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unicorn Associates Inc
Union Bridge
Sire Power Inc
Unicorn Mica Landrover-Et
CMV Mica-Et
Lawson Wins First Poolesville Scholarship
Michael Robert Lawson, son of Bob and Carol Lawson of Poolesville, received the first Poolesville Community Fair $500 scholarship. A Delaware Valley College sophomore majoring in ornamental horticulture and environmental design, he is a 1995 Poolesville Jr Sr High School graduate and plans to start a design and nursery business after graduation.
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Poolesville
Directors elected at fair meeting in Gaithersburg
The Montgomery County Agricultural Center elected its board during the annual meeting in Gaithersburg naming Craig Becraft Randy Conlan Kitty Cooley Robert E Smyth Jr Robert Stabler and Laura Ann Whitley as leaders. Scholarships awarded include the Robert Butch Pack Memorial to Emily Warnock Laytonsville and several $2,000 awards to Adam Ashley Gaithersburg Diana Cowell Clarksburg Erin Feuillet Damascus Jayson Morris Green Valley Londell and Margaret Luther Damascus and Heather Sherwood Laytonsville. An honorable mention $500 went to Harriet Magaha Barnesville with repeat $500 honors to Trevor Ashley Gasthersburg Alana Burdette Boyds Jonathon Corazza Clarksburg Scott Kelly Laytonsville Lonette Luther Damascus and Tricia Stabler Gaithersburg. The Frederick County Agricultural Society life members will meet for their annual meeting at 10 am Saturday Dec 14 on the second floor of the administration building.
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Montgomery County Agricultural Center
Gaithersburg
Craig Becraft
Randy Conlan
Kitty Cooley
Robert E. Smyth Jr
Robert Stabler
Laura Ann Whitley
Robert “Butch” Pack
Emily Warnock
Laytonsville
Adam Ashley
Diana Cowell
Clarksburg
Erin Feuillet
Damascus
Jayson Morris
Green Valley
Londe
Catoctin district honors teachers and cooperator family
The Catoctin Soil Conservation District banquet honored Ben Alba left of Rocky Ridge as Conservation Teacher of the Year, with Paul and Val Jean Bussard of Wolfsville named Cooperators of the Year. Walter and Kendra Bussard and John Summers attended, while Skip Lawrenc, David and Norma Miller received Take Pride in America from Richard McBride. Nearby at the Eastern National Livestock Show in Timonium Angus exhibiters included Mark Moxley and DA Blackbird 905 champion heifer and grand champion cow calf pair, with multiple locals taking division titles and reserves in open shows.
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Catoctin
David and
Norma Miller
America
Richard McBride
Mark Moxley
West Friendship
Angus Keifer
Timonium
DA Blackbird
Wayview Touchstone
Way View Farms Inc
Hebron
Ohio
Jay Cowell
Frederick
Jennifer Bly
Mount Airy
Cara Harrison
Woodbine
Diane Covell
Melissa Harrison
Jeff Covell
Day View Acres
Marrinottsville
Diana Covell
Winter drainage tips for home protection this season
Detailed guidance on inspecting roof gutters downspouts splash blocks and foundation drains to prevent drainage problems that cause wet basements foundation damage and ice. Recommends professional help if needed and highlights outlets culverts swales and proper water flow away from the home. Contact information for local soil conservation districts provided.
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Footer
Catoctin
Frederick
Thomas Johnson Drive
Suite
Maryland Small Farm Cooperative Meeting Planned
Nine months of work by volunteers lead to the first membership meeting of the Maryland Small Farm Cooperative on Tuesday December 3 at 7 PM at the Jefferson Community Center. Farmers are invited to attend to explore collective buying and marketing to boost profitability for small farms.
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Maryland
Jefferson Community Center
Nashville
Georgette Sears
Frederick
Kelli Wilson
County school funding gaps delay 1997 project calendar
IAC recommended 1 million for the project with 750000 from the Board of Public Works and state share covered by the county to keep on schedule. September 1997 opening eyed as Walkersville and Middletown additions, plus lab and roof work, await future state allocations while unspent funds linger. The IAC heard 339 million in requests across 127 new construction, 128 major renovations, and 110 planning approvals.
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IAC
Board of Public Works
Ted
Walkersville High School
Wilsville
Brunswick Middle
Dale
Walkersville Middle School
Middletown
Walkersville
Raymond Barnes
Frederick County
The
Alcohol related fatalities rise in Frederick County traffic
Traffic safety efforts intensify as alcohol related crashes claim 5 of 17 fatalities this year in Frederick County. Sheriff grant of 56000 supports DWI enforcement while officials warn holiday driving remains dangerous. BWI forecasts heavy travel with 18000 parking spots and tips to speed security checks.
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Sgt. Gardner
Frederick County
Mic Mastrino
Sheriffs Office
BWI
TWA
Vandals spray cars in Carroll Park Manor area
Frederick City Police seek help after 11 vehicles in Carroll Park Manor near Baughmans Lane were spray painted blue between 11 30 p m Saturday and 11 30 a m Sunday. Sgt Dan Vance urges anyone with information to contact Officer First Class Ronald Figgers at 624 1230.
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Carroll Park Manor
Frederick City
Dan Vance
Baughmans Lane
Independent Hose Co
Ronald Figgers
Allstate Waterproofing Frees Frederick Basement Woes
Allstate Waterproofing promotes repair of water damaged basements in Frederick and surrounding areas. The ad offers a free inspection and estimate and a 25 percent discount on all work completed by 12/6/86. The firm positions itself as a full service foundation repair company with expert staff.
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Allstate
Fredenck
Allstate American
Frederick
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Frederick, MD
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Fair Association
Glade Valley Grange
Grade United Church of Christ
California
Dairy Management Institute of
Waunakee
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Monterey
Preservation Meeting
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation Board of Trustees
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Annapolis
Wesley Musser
Washington County
Maryland Avenue
Hagerstown
Montevue Lane
Montgomery County
Muncaster Road
Derwood
Musser
Maryland Agriculture Dinner
Michael’s
Eighth Avenue
Dorsey Road
Glen Burnie
Maryland Agriculture Hall of Fame
Patricia Langenfelder
Fnday
Lynne
Lawson
Frederick County Agricultural Society
CaToc
Remsberg
Charles H. Remsberg
Robert and
Jean Galey
David & Norma Miler
Tave Fride
Cooperator Award
Skip Lawren
Skip Lawrenc
Take Pride
Angus
A Cee
By Skip Lawrence
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Atoctin
Agri
Terry Poole
Agriculture Science
Whittier
Yellow Springs
Travel
Nicholas Shaus
Aviation Boulevard
Federal Aviation Administration
Associated Press
Frederick Cablevision
Alien’s Inc
Carroll Street Mercantile
Delaplaine Visual Art Center
Natl
Museum of Civil War Medicine
Schufferstadt Museum Historical Society of
Frederick + ony
Frederick Towne Mall
Mto
Pag
Jcpenney
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