Mystery surrounds large fish kill in Abrams and Opequon Creeks
About 10 000 fish died in Abrams and Opequon Creeks over Labor Day weekend. State Water Control Board officials say a toxic substance likely caused the kill. Frederick County supervisors were told last night of the inquiry led by the board. Chairman S Roger Koontz noted ongoing investigation with no details released.
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State Water Control Board
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
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Rosenberger
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Dennis Cole
Thomas Malcolm
Owings and
Ray Boyce
Vinegar Spill Tied to Winchester Fish Kill Probe
National Fruit Products reported losing 25 000 gallons of apple cider vinegar after two employees opened a valve and sent the liquid into the city sewer and sewage plant on Abrams Creek. State and city officials said the vinegar could kill fish but the exact cause remains under investigation with possible legal action.
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National Fruit Co
State Water Control Board
National Fruit Products
Abrams Creek
Greg Coffman
The
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Opequon
Winchester
Wendell Seldon
National Fruit
Seldon
SWCB
Berlis Miller
Miller
David Chance
Richmond
Chance
Ford Carter Face Off in Debates as Campaign Prep Intensifies
Ford and Carter clash plans for America as they prepare for a 9:30 p.m. EDT Philadelphia debate. Dole and Mondale campaign in Nebraska and Wisconsin while U.S. Steel lodges figure in Ford years of lodging expenses.
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Florida
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Washington
Michigan
Philadelphia
Bob Dole
Nebraska
Walter Mondale
Wisconsin
U.S. Steel
William Whyte
New Jersey
White House
Whyte
House of Representatives
Gallup Poll Sees Debate Shaping Your 1976 Vote
George Gallup analyzes how 2,282 registered voters in 300 locations respond to the presidential race. Debates may sway undecided voters and turnout, with Carter supporters showing higher certainty than Ford backers, especially in the South. Independent voters show varied certainty, while overall turnout remains uncertain.
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Richard Nixon
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James Wood May Become New Government Complex
Frederick County weighs converting James Wood High School into a county government complex and building a new four year high school on Apple Pie Ridge contingent on federal funds from the 1976 Jobs Act. The plan, supported by four supervisors, faces opposition from two members and a potential referendum.
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Apple Pie Ridge
Frederick County
County Board of Supervisors
Gainesboro
Raymond Fish
Fish
Thomas Rosenberger
Back Creek
Opequon
Will Owings
Rosenberger
Owings
Scheduling Swine Flu Clinics in Lord Fairfax District
Dates for clinics to administer Swine Flu vaccine in the Lord Fairfax Health District have been scheduled. A Clarke County High School student who spent time with the American Field Service in Turkey is featured in Clarke Compass. The Clarke County Apple Judges are listed for this year's event.
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Compass
Clarke County
Turkey
Clarke Compass
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