Wu aims Weinberg Center independence from city funding in five years
Jade Wu director of Frederick's Weinberg Center for the Arts urged city officials to approve an aggressive 1997 1998 budget proposing a 20 percent cut in city support and a five year plan to reach self sufficiency. She outlined targets for grants corporate underwriting and a strong membership drive to balance a 753 000 revenue and 843 595 expenditure year with a 90595 deficit, a first step toward profitability. Mayor Grimes called the proposal well presented.
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Jade Wu
Frederick’s
Weinberg Center For the Arts
Ms. Wu
Kimberly 5. Chaney
Weinberg
Ms. Chaney
Center
Two-Digit Year 2000 Problem Hits Frederick County
A county official warns the year 2000 date storage could cost Frederick County up to 723000 dollars. The plan calls for hiring a consultant to rewrite software and test century recognition. Officials note wide estimates for the statewide conversion and long programmer time without consultants.
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Parris Glendening
Younkins
Liberty on wheels an uphill disability battle in Frederick
A National Council on Disability report warns that ADA progress since 1990 is fragile due to awareness gaps. Fred Springer of the Frederick County Commission on Disability urges people to try mobility limits themselves. He notes new building rules and waivers hinder access with many stores effectively unreachable to wheelchairs. The author relates personal experience navigating transportation, parking, and curb cuts, highlighting ongoing accessibility challenges in Carroll Creek area.
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Congress
National Council On Disability
Fred Springer
Frederick County
Frederick
Springer
ADA
Department of Housing and Community Development
Carroll Creek
Triathlete Judith Flannery Killed by Unlicensed Teen Driver
World champion triathlete Judith Marie Flannery, 57, of Chevy Chase, was killed near Poole s ville Maryland when struck by a car driven by an unlicensed teen. The incident occurred on River Road near Montevideo Road as she rode with two other cyclists at about 11 am. The driver was 11 1 year old. authorities said the father drank alcohol and was present in the car. Flannery was a four time world triathlon champion and a six time US triathlon champion. Her husband Dennis Flannery spoke after the crash, noting she hoped to compete in Race Across America in July with a team. The boy was identified as Timothy Rinehart of Rockville and his father as Ronald Rinehart.
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Poolesville
Here
River Road
Montevideo Road
Judith Marie Flannery
Flannery
Chevy Chase
United States
America
Sionera
Parrhive
Dennis Flannery
Detrick Seeks Multimillion Biomedical Center for Defense
Fort Detrick and Frederick, Maryland vie to host a $500 million to $700 million ten year vaccine storage and production facility. Four groups bid, with BioWhittaker among Maryland contenders. A decision is due by end of June as U S Army officials weigh risks and trust between Detrick and the Frederick community.
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Fort Detrick
U.S
Fort
Frederick
Detrick
Roscoe Bartlett
Bartlett
Maryland
BioWhittaker Inc
Walkersville
Secretary of Defense
Inside The News Post About Recycled Paper Practices
The Frederick News Post prints portions on 100 percent recycled paper detailing daily newspaper recycling efforts. The note emphasizes recyclables and sustainable paper use in the publication process and local publishing practices.
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Frederick News Post
Honor student found guilty of attempted murder of half brother
An 18 year old honor student was convicted Wednesday of attempting to murder her half brother Kerry Lee Dennard. A Frederick County jury will decide next month if she was criminally responsible or requires commitment to a mental facility. If found mentally fit she could face up to 30 years for attempted second degree murder.
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Fredenck
Angela Eileen Danielson
Kerry Lee Dennard
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Dick Cheney
Pine Bluff
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Aberdeen Proving Grounds
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Bnan Hutchison
Danielson
Dennard
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