Waterways face bacterial pollution in Frederick County

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By Mary Milligan Several waterways in Frederick are polluted with potentially harmful bacteria that become especially elevated after rainfall. This bacteria, enterococcus, can cause a stomach ache and similar ailments according to Sara Eckard, a biology major and water researcher. In Frederick, it has been found in Carroll Creek, Culler Lake, Rock Creek, Owens Creek in Thurmont, Glade Run in Walkersville, and a tributary that runs in front of Frederick High and into Carroll Creek. Professor of Biology and Director of Coastal Studies Program Dr. Drew Ferrier said that the summer project began with a feeling that people had a hard time understanding the status of the environment. He said that they wanted to do the research to produce a “clearer way of expressing to the public an indication of the pollution in the water.” Eckard and Dr. Drew Ferrier began to look at the enterococcus levels of different waterways over the summer in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The levels they found...
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Bill passed to eliminate radiation fees for pro bono dental clinics

Bill passed to eliminate radiation fees for pro bono dental clinics

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A senate bill was passed to eliminate radiation fees for pro bono dental clinics in order to reduce their operation costs. The bill was passed on the third reading on March 21 in the Senate committee for Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs. On the 22 it was moved to the House where another hearing was held and was passed on April 4, by the Environment and Transportation Committee. Sen. Adelaide Eckardt is the sponsor of the bill which was supported by dentists and lobbyists alike. The bill was proposed to be in favor of the Mission of Mercy and benefit them and their cause. The Mission of Mercy events are set up by Dr. Rowland Holsinger and other dentists, happen once a year in Maryland at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center. A pro bono dental clinic is established and the radiation fees range from $320 to $720. The fees are currently paid by the Mission of Mercy. They are the cost that dental...
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