Maryland food stamp program errors exposed by GAO report
GAO says Maryland caseworkers improperly denied benefits and failed to follow procedures, hurting about 4,300 residents in fiscal 1985. The 41 page study cites missing notices and undocumented deductions, with state officials defending guidance and urging nationwide reviews.
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Baltimore
Maryland
General Accounting Office
John W. Harmon
GAO
Congressional Agricultural Subcommittee
Illinois
Montgomery County
Harmon
Larry Hunt
Maryland Department of Human Resources
Agriculture Department
Club plans second auto rally by Frederick County 4-Wheelers Inc
Frederick County 4-Wheelers Inc schedules its second turtle run rally on Sunday October 18 starting at 7 30 a m from Sunderland Chevrolet. Vehicles from Maryland District of Columbia Virginia West Virginia and Pennsylvania are invited. Prizes awarded to top finishers in car and truck divisions. Proceeds fund local charities. Call 695-3211 for details.
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Frederick County
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Frederick County 4-Wheelers Inc
State Comptroller extends tax amnesty deadline to Nov 2
Comptroller Lous Goldstein announced a two day extension of Maryland's tax amnesty to November 2 as the program sits about halfway to its $20 million target. He cited final-day rushes from other states and said the change helps those seeking amnesty while denying that timing was to guarantee the goal.
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State Comptroller
Baltimore
Maryland
Lous Goldstein
Goldstein
Frederick County Declares October Blood Services Month
Frederick County commissioners proclaimed October as Blood Services Volunteer Month. The ceremony featured Sterling Bollinger, Richard C. Grossnickle, J. Anita Stup, Mark L. Hoke and Charles Smith. accepting the proclamation were James A. Grove as blood program chairman Barbara Burke director of blood services and Darlene Aulis chapter chairwoman.
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Frederick County Blood Services
Sterling Bollinger
Richard C. Grossnickle
J. Anita Stup
Mark L. Hoke
Charles €. Smith
James A . Grove
Barbara Burke
Darlene Aulis
Schaefer proposes 330 million overhaul of state prisons
The Schaefer administration will unveil an 11 year, 330 million plan to remake Maryland prisons with five location projects. It includes three 192 bed units near Hagerstown, razing Jessup House of Correction for new housing, a Maryland Penitentiary replacement with an education center, a new maximum security unit, a pre release center in Prince Georges County, and a 720 bed prison planned for 1999 with no site yet chosen. The plan also shifts inmate classifications toward pre release and minimum security, plus expanded training and education programs. Senator Levitar notes it is a new capital heavy concept.
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Annapolis
Schaefer
Bishop Robinson
Public Safety and Correctional Services
Baltimore Sun
Baltimore Evening Sun
Hagerstown
House of Correction
Maryland
Jessup
Prince George's County
Washington
William Donald Schaefer
Allegany County
Laurence Levitar
Montgomery
Senate
Montgomery AIDS curriculum to be previewed forum set Oct. 27
In Rockville the Montgomery County forum for PTA delegates and parents will describe the AIDS curriculum in public schools. Edward Masood will present an 18 minute film, AIDS What Everyone Needs to Know, followed by a medical panel from the county health department. Three staff members have died. no children are known positive. The event at Carver Educational Services Center begins 8 10 p.m. Austin Hayman will discuss intergenerational bridge progress prior to the AIDS session.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
Masood
Carver Educational Services Center
Austin Hayman
Diamond Elementary Hosts Children's Flea Market in Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg Parks and Recreation will host a Children’s Flea Market at Diamond Elementary School on November 14. Youths ages 7 to 15 may register for a six foot booth space to sell or trade items. City residents pay $6, non-residents $4, includes lunch and raffle, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. call Janet Gondar at 926-1100 for details.
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Gaithersburg
Diamond
Gaithersburg Parks and Recreation Department
South Frederick Avenue
Janet. Gondar
Parks and Recreation
Frederick News-Post We Built Frederick on Pride
The Frederick News-Post celebrates its local roots and connection to Frederick, highlighting community ties, history, and identity through ongoing reporting and local coverage. The piece emphasizes regional focus and reader engagement across city neighborhoods and events.
Polly Fisher Storing Raw Ground Meat Tips
Polly Fisher answers readers on storing raw ground beef in the fridge for up to two days and suggests freezing for up to three months. She notes best use within a day of purchase and offers tips on preparing patties ahead of time and safe thawing in the fridge.
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Moore
Polly
Unusual baby gift ideas celebrate a new arrival
Polly suggests practical gifts for new mothers including diaper services, professional house cleaning, nursing gowns, La Leche League materials, baby carriers, freezer meals, and special outings for siblings. A Pollys Pointers newsletter offer for more baby care tips, with mailing address and price.
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Polly
Julie
la Leche League
Polly's Pointers in Care of this Newspaper
Polly will send you a Pally Dollar if she uses your favorite Pointer Peeve or Problem in her column. This 1987 item from the Newspaper Enterprise Association notes submission instructions for Polly's Pointers column.
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Polly
P.O. Box
Cleveland
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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