Maryland dairy caravan heads to World Expo in Madison
Forty cattle and a team from Frederick Howard and Carroll counties travel 900 miles to Madison for the 25th annual World Dairy Expo. The group, led by Roo Heffner, includes exhibitors, fitters, and drivers. They report a safe trip with one flat tire and no speeding tickets as they arrive before dawn on Sunday.
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Haitian soldiers mutiny renews Haiti crisis and Aristide optimism
Aristide told The Associated Press during a three day U.S. visit that he no longer fears Bavallee loyalists topple attempts. Mutinies in the Engin Lourd unit led by Lt Gen Prosper Avril sparked a rebellion over replacement forces. Aristide remains hopeful democracy will endure despite Haiti’s repeated military turmoil and past Duvalier era tensions.
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Starved child found handcuffed to bathtub in abuse case
New York police rescued a child from an apartment where she was starved and beaten and handcuffed to a bathtub rail for days. Officers said the girl was covered with scars and malnourished. the grandmother claimed she was fed only every two weeks. The mother has a prior child abuse conviction and served two years in prison.
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New York
Virginia Grimm
Naval Academy ends terror tactic plebe training shift
At Annapolis the Naval Academy reforms plebe education under Capt. Michael Haskins. He replaces mindless yelling with positive leadership, trims one freshman computer course, and keeps graduation hours at 139. Officials say the program remains rigorous while reducing intimidation.
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Festival a cultural cornucopia in Frederick
Frederick residents flocked to the third annual Frederick County Ethnic Festival at the Old Armory Baker Park with 20 groups from Koreans Afro Americans Chinese Filipinos and Thais sharing artifacts foods and customs. Chairwoman Doris Banks said turnout was larger than last year though no precise headcount. Fatma Willhauck a Turkish native and Laurie Moore at Hood College represented what the festival offers. Carolyn Snyder called it an excellent opportunity to sample new ideas and foods. A Fort Detrick Officers Wives Club luncheon will feature Dian Moore speaking October 16 at the Ceresville Mansion with reservations due by October 11.
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Ceresville Mansion
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Gracie Churchman
Monocacy middle student wins straight-line at rodeo
Chad Buchen, from Monocacy Middle School, topped the straight-line event at a county-wide bicycle safety rodeo held at Monocacy Elementary School. Cycles Across Maryland and First National Bank of Maryland sponsored the event, with 4H’er Erin Roberts coordinating. Participants completed a safety check, a written exam, and a six-station obstacle course.
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