Walkersville joins nine schools in $39,500 project grant
Walkersville is among nine schools to receive a $39,500 grant funding consultant support software and teacher stipends for a Virtual High School network expansion. The project will connect science classrooms with high speed Internet, training, and cross county collaboration including a Washington County and Wicomico County chemistry project.
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Gov. Thomas Johnson High
Larkin Hohnke
Chesapeake Bay
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Mbhs.edu
Mvhs
Colorfest draws big crowds as shoppers flood annual event
Colorfest drew massive crowds with about 60,000 on Saturday and 100,000 on Sunday. Tina Brown of Alexandria, Virginia used a backpack attached to her Rottweiler Samson to tote purchases, noting the dog can carry about 2 pounds if weight is evenly distributed.
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Tina Brown
Alexandria
Samson
Ms. Brown
Neil Bechtel
Sanday
Wheelchair Stolen From Porch On Mountain Road
Frederick County deputies seek tips on the theft of an electric wheelchair from 2525 South Mountain Road between Sept. 21 and 25. The Quickey model P-200 with two 12-volt batteries is valued at about $8,000.
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Frederick County
South Mountain Road
Saddam Hussein wins near unanimous referendum in Iraq
Saddam Hussein secured almost all votes in a seven year term in a nationwide referendum. Ezzat Ibrahim touted the victory while a celebratory crowd fired weapons in Baghdad signaling strong support amid UN sanctions and economic strain.
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Ethnic festival showcases Thai dishes and diverse culture
Ms. Sandage notes the ethnic festival promotes cultural diversity and appreciation. Recipes include chicken or pork with lettuce bean sprouts radish peanuts and rice noodles seasoned with soy sauce vinegar and sugar, plus scrambled eggs. Thai curry uses coconut milk curry paste chicken potatoes peas carrots fish sauce and sugar served over rice.
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Builders Exposition Highlights Delays and Spa Trends
Builders note that planning stretches precede work with 60 to 90 days for estimates and permits and another 60 to 90 days to build. Vendors showcase windows and baths while Browning Pools promotes deluxe spas costing 3000 to 7000 dollars. Attendance estimated between 2500 and 5000 with solid leads and post show inquiries increasing.
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Abrecht
Charles Browning
Browning Pools and Spas
Browning
Ms. Shelton
Miss Fire Prevention queens crowned in Frederick County pageant
Amy Arnold, 19, was named Miss Fire Prevention 1995-96 and Nicole Reifsnider, 15, Junior Miss Fire Prevention after a strong turnout. Organizers noted at Walkersville fire hall that the contest drew at least 85 attendees and participation from 10 of 26 fire companies, with remarks on a recent AP story about declining contests prompting renewed effort.
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Frederick County
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Nicole Reifsnider
Rny Snowden
Miss Snowden
Associated Press
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Maryland Fire Prevention
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Queens
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Miss Arnold
Carroll Manor Volunteera Te
Frederik
Veal
Stil. Frederick Community College
Reifsnider
St John’s Literary Institute
Prospect Hall
Skip Lawrence
Farrakhan Rally Draws Large Turnout Amid Exclusion Controversy
A Washington rally led by Louis Farrakhan drew thousands of men with women comprising under 1 percent. President Clinton planned a Texas stop to denounce divisive tactics. Analysts noted political risk for Newt Gingrich and Angela Davis condemned the exclusion. Farrakhan framed the event as a day of atonement and responsibility for black men.
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Laurel
Colin Powell
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Capitol
Ray Clemons
Flint
Mich
Clayton Pagley
St. Loui
Sister Mary Berwin obituary notes 1959 return and 1982 move
Sister Winifred Berwin, daughter of the late Peter and Ellen Hanley Berwin, returned to the Provincial House in 1959 and moved to Villa St. Michelle in 1982 due to declining health. She is survived by many nephews and Sister Mary Peter Berwin, stationed at Sisters Hospital in Buffalo. Friends may visit at Michael from 2:30 to 8 p.m. Oct 16. Mass of Christian Burial on Oct 17 at 11 a.m. in the Basilica Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Emmitsburg. Interment in Emmitsburg. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sisters' Retirement, 333 Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Md. 21727.
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Peter Red Ellen Hanley Berwin
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Sisters Hospital
Buffalo
Visa
Michael
Ipa Shrine of St. Elizabeth Aan Cor
Emmitsburg
Seton Avenue
Emmtburg
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