Fire Company Fined for Fundraising Errors

CLEAR SPRING, Md. (AP) - The president of the Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Company is confirming that the fire company has been fined for the alleged mishandling of its bingo and tip jar fundraising.

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Mon, August 21st, 2006

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  • Horse racing is the best known and widespread parimutuel betting event. Horse racing is the only form of partimutuel wagering legal in California.