Maryland DOT tests new ice fighting chemical Ice Ban
Maryland State Highway Administration introduces Ice Ban, a molasses colored additive mixed with magnesium chloride to salt for snow fights. It lowers effective temperature to minus 36 and may cut salt use by half, with deployment on I 270 Montgomery and Washington counties.
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Free parking boosts Frederick holiday shopping plans
The Greater Frederick Development Corp and the city promote ample free parking downtown to aid holiday shoppers. Deck parking is free weekends from 8 am to 6 pm from Thanksgiving to Jan 4, with meters also free. Tourists can get three hours free at the Church Street Visitor Center, and banks and Everedy Square offer free lots.
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Planned Parenthood offers free HIV tests on Dec 3
In recognition of World AIDS Day on December 1 Planned Parenthood of Maryland will provide free HIV tests next week at five clinics including Frederick. The Frederick clinic at 1560 Opossumtown Pike offers appointments on Wednesday December 3. Call 662 7171 for information.
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Hillcrest Principal Carol Young Wins Regional Award
Carol Young of Hillcrest Elementary wins the Distinguished Educational Leadership Award from the Washington Post Educational Foundation as Frederick County’s recipient. The ceremony is December 1 with 15 other metropolitan principals.
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Lawmakers Plan Public Meeting In Winchester Hall
Frederick County's General Assembly delegation will hold a public meeting Saturday December 6 at Winchester Hall at 10 am. Senator John Derr chairs the session and says people may sign up to testify on any concerns including county commissioners' legislative requests.
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Anti drug rally planned by NAACP and group
The Frederick County NAACP and the Political Umbrella Group sponsor a Save Our Children from Drugs rally Friday December 5 at 7 p.m. starting at Asbury United Methodist Church West All Saints Court streets proceeding to Seventh and North Market then returning. County health staffer Todd Crum will speak on drug abuse. Public invited bring signs. Contact Gerald Palm at 694-3229.
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Impaired Driving Targets Local National December Events
Frederick County plans December actions for National Drunk and Drugged Driving Month under the Take a Stand Against Impaired Driving theme targeting ages 21 to 34. AAA funds Operation Tipsy Tow up to 15 miles without membership, Dec 1 launch. vigil Dec 11 at the courthouse with Mayor Grimes speaking. Patrols planned Dec 19 with overtime grants discussed. Bobby Petrocelli speech planned for March with a $6 275 grant request. Petrocelli’s talk titled 16 Seconds will be delivered to multiple schools and at a drug summit.
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