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Book details county fair’s history

Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005

Three Frederick County residents have researched and written a book on the history of The Great Frederick Fair.

Ann Lebherz, Sarah Drenning and Loraine Nicklas received permission from the fair’s Board of Managers to have free access to the fair’s archives and to use the fair’s administrative building to work, according to a press release.

The trio transcribed board minutes dating back to 1820, which were handwritten until 1926. They also interviewed current directors.

Organizations such as 4-H, FFA, Grange and Homemakers supplied background information on farm animals and machinery, as well as crafts and displays of farm products.

The hardcover book, with color illustrations and an index, will be on sale at the annual meeting Monday. The book is also on sale at the fairgrounds administrative building, 797 E. Patrick St. The cost is $75.

YMCA to exchange classes for toy donations

Anyone bringing new toys Wednesday night to the Frederick County Family YMCA to donate to Toys for Tots will be able to participate for free that evening in exercise classes.

Cardio Christmas runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and benefits the Toys for Tots Foundation. The YMCA will offer aerobics classes and two 45-minute Cycle Reebok classes.

Also, non-members who participate in Cardio Christmas will receive a one-week free membership pass.

Anyone may also drop off a toy at the YMCA, 1000 N. Market St., between Sunday and Dec. 17.

For more information, call Tracey Petrill, aerobics director, at 301-663-5131, ext. 236.

Museum reduces prices

The National Museum of Civil War Medicine has reduced admission prices through March 31 in honor of the five-year anniversary of its building renovation.

Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 10 to 17 and free for children 9 and under. A family rate is $15 for two adults with children.

The lower rates include admission to the Christmas exhibit, which focuses on 19th-century Christmas traditions in the field and at home. The exhibit concludes Jan. 6.

The museum is at 48 E. Patrick St. in Frederick. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays. For more information, visit www.civilwarmed.org or call 301-695-1864.

Local nonprofit group’s ad features television host

A public service announcement released last week by Witness Justice, a Frederick nonprofit organization supporting victims of violent crime, features John Walsh, the host of ‘‘America’s Most Wanted” television show.

Released nationally for television, radio and Internet broadcast, the announcement raises awareness of Witness Justice’s programs and services and is intended to raise money to help the growing numbers of victims the agency serves.

Witness Justice provides services for victims through its Web site, www.WitnessJustice.org.

In the announcement, Walsh states, ‘‘Victims of crime can connect with one another and get information and the help they need from experts [from Witness Justice]. Healing and justice — it’s what we need, and it’s what we deserve.”