Frederick celebrates 250th anniversary weekend events
Large crowds expected as Frederick marks its 250th with a weekend of festivities. Hotels and inns report heavy bookings for events including a Battle of Monocacy reenactment and a laser show. Organizers praise volunteer support and city coordination with police traffic control and vendor cooperation aiding a 160 unit parade led by state and local officials.
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Rebel Cavalry Headed to Monocacy Re-enactment
Members of the 7th Virginia Cavalry Company A ride into Burkitteville Friday morning en route to a weekend Battle of Monocacy re enactment on Elmer Derr Road near Jefferson. The original clash occurred July 9 1864 on Urbana Pike south of Frederick and halted a Confederate advance on Washington.
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New teachers avoid pay cut after board salary error
Frederick County officials decide not to reduce salaries for 54 new teachers who began this year after moving from other counties. The error, tied to the step increase normally applied to veterans, will be corrected next year, with possible methods still under review.
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Frederick artist re-creates historic WWI moment in salute
Frederick artist re creates a historic World War I moment as a tribute to history. The Frederick News-Post notes the paper is printed daily on 100 percent recycled paper and remains recyclable.
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Fritchie Reenactment to Culminate Parade
Barbara Fritchie home on West Patrick Street hosts a reenactment led by Harriet Arthur 75 of Shepherdstown portraying Barbara Fritchie. The event recalls the 1862 Confederate assault and Whittier inspired stand with a waving U S flag and defiant quote.
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Frederick 250th birthday cake to serve 8000 residents
The city’s 250th birthday bash at Baker Park will feature an 18 inch and a 14 inch stacked two tier cake, plus a 6 foot plywood base cake. Safeway on Seventh Street contracted to bake the large cake and 21 icing sheets, with yellow mix and white vanilla buttercream. A cake mix representative will adjust water and egg content to prevent crumbling as the cake is sliced. Baker Park event includes red white and blue air brushed decoration and a 6:45 pm cutting after the birthday program.
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Protest over Sabers and Roses Ball name change sparks nationwide calls
Mayor Jim Grimes faced dozens of angry nationwide calls after changing the Sabers and Roses Ball name to the 250th Anniversary Ball. Confederate sympathizers threaten protests while local groups pace to boycott. Urban history and Civil War ties fuel the dispute as Unity City weighs compromise.
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Handling of CAF official questioned over sexual harassment charges
Gail Norman of Frederick County filed a nine count complaint accusing USAF Thunderbirds reception attendee Maj Regis Raffensberger of misconduct and sought a probe into the Frederick police chief’s actions. The State Prosecutor’s Office said no grounds exist for a full investigation after an initial inquiry. A warrant had been issued for David C Cooper after Norman’s complaint alleged repeated kissing attempts.
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