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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1986
Page
8
A massive 1985 study of about 89 000 service members reveals they face child care worries and deployments as well as strong camaraderie and shifting demographics. The report notes rises in Black and Hispanic personnel, higher female participation, and growing satisfaction with military life despite debts and missing wills.
A historic market scene features Dixieland and bluegrass music by Clarence Fowley and a one man band by D. Smith. Nick Vincent crafts nails at a portable forge. Elvin Haupt makes 100 year old broom equipment. Mary Klotz sells Shaker baskets and pyrography art. Nancy Watkins’ garage hosts a corn meal stall as carriage rides pass by.
Braddock Heights hosts a Saturday Octoberfest at Braddock Heights Community Park from noon to 4 pm with games for kids by Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, face painting, llamas from Silver Storm Farm, baked goods from local churches, a volleyball tournament, and entertainment by Middletown High School vocal ensemble. The festival features German food, beer and cider, and proceeds support park improvements funded by the Frederick County Parks and Recreation Department. Senior entertainers Roy Munro and Ralph Melville perform bagpipes and guitar, while historical displays from Betty Jackson and hands on activities intrigue visitors.
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