From a Kid to Karate Teacher Wickham's Path
Bill Wickham, 38, of Frederick, runs a martial arts studio for 18 years with branches in Virginia and West Virginia. He recently earned sixth degree black belt and plans a self help oriented instructor book due in October. He notes karate shapes students beyond fighting, offering philosophy and self confidence, with 7000-plus local students over the years.
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Bill Wickham
Frederick
Mr. Wickham
Virginia
West Virginia
Wickham
Fast Street
Clark Kent
New Market Eyes Update to Town Master Plan
New Market planners plan an attitude survey of residents as they prepare an update to the town master plan aligned with a 1989 county comprehensive plan update. Susan Watt, county planner, says input will shape transportation, land use and other planning areas. Mayor Frank Shaw notes nearby towns’ updates to foster county collaboration on development.
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New Market
Susan Watt
Frank Shaw
Planning Commission
Shaw
Royal Oak
County Planning Panel
Council of Governments
Law for agriculture zone auctions faces definitional hurdles
Frederick County officials discussed a proposed law allowing agriculture zone auctions after consults with the appeals board commissioners and the Frederick County Auctioneers Association. They found no feasible way to limit auction houses without unfair restrictions, and officials debated tightening language to permit only farm related items, noting risks of limiting ordinance usefulness and loss of control.
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Appeals Board
Commissioners
Frederick County Auctioneers Association
Thompson
Mark Hoke
Mark
Richard Grossnickle
C.P. Jacobs Jr
Maryland
James Trout
Trout
Dublin Road
Board of Appeals
PTAs Face Budget Strains On Field Trips Across Districts
East Frederick and several other PTAs report lack of funds to cover field trips. Leaders describe budget pressures from local economies and a shift toward advocacy and school improvements. Some PTAs redirect funds to library books equipment and teacher needs while opposing trip costs.
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Benson
East Frederick
Vicki Johnson
East Frederick Pta
PTA
Maryland lawmakers back funds for Catoctin Furnace restoration
The House restored $700000 in capital grant construction funds for restoring the historic Catoctin Furnace in Frederick County while leaving $670000 for design of a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course at Rocky Gap State Park but withholding construction money. A strong letter to Jack Nicklaus signaled support for the project conditional on a private developer providing an adjoining resort and convention center.
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Smelser
Catoctin
Frederick County
Jack Nicklaus
Rocky Gap State Park
Allegany County
McClellan
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Janet Warne
Ptas
Brunswick Middle School
Michael Brill
Brunswick Pta
Liberty Elementary Pta
Margaret Martin
Walkersville
Yellow Springs
Linganore High
Sabilasville
Indianapolis
Sandy Allen
Cynthia Prime
Ms. Allen
Rocky Gap
Tim May
Security Guards
Laurel
Frederick, MD
MHIC
Kraco
Ine
Slagh G Decker
Black & Decker
Omaun
Whitewall Eer
Kendall
Monte Carlo
Au Rae Hus
Prestone
MAG Wheel Cleaner
Westiers Bleche White
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