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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1998
Page
9
The 90 day session produced no school taxing authority bill but referred issues to study. Senator Ferguson praised the budget highlight of 222 million for school construction while Delegate Stup retired after advancing the dairy bill amid a standing ovation and family tribute.
Greg Smith from TJ launched a half court buzzer beater at halftime and TJ edged Frederick High by one. Alumni recount 1960s tensions over Vietnam and race, noting changes like FHS entrance moves and TJ colors. Reunions aim to bring classes together after decades of separate events.
David, an 18 year old student from Frederick High, wins a statewide essay contest honoring Frederick Douglass and earns a four year scholarship to Towson State. He credits Douglass with challenging notions of superiority and aims to become a history teacher. The Frederick Douglass Awards will honor him April 23 at Camden Yards.
County officials clash over enrollment projections with Mr Boon challenging the "bubble" theory of Baby Boomer students and urging cross checks against state planning data. He recommends a spreadsheet method using births, first grade enrollments, and county historical data to align with state projections. Mr Hoke advocates relying on school board figures to move forward.
Barbara Sinatra says Frank Sinatra, 82, is well and enjoying sun and family at home. She dismisses reports of grave illness after a 1997 heart attack and notes he remains private about his life while promoting a Las Vegas charity golf classic.
A teen alleges he was fondled by another student and tried to scream but an intervening hand muffled him. The suspect claims the act was consensual. Separately, a 16-year-old was arrested last month for abusing several boys since August 1997 and was sent to Alfred D. Noyes Youth Detention Center after being charged with multiple sex offenses and resisting arrest.
Frederick County home sales jumped 29.1 percent in the first quarter of 1998 from a year earlier. Washington, D C led gains with a 49 percent rise, while Frederick County posted a 23.4 percent increase from the prior year’s first quarter.
The General Assembly passed a bill removing the one year waiting period for divorces in cases of excessive vicious conduct or cruelty. Delegate Sue Hecht said the measure protects abused women, while a conference panel trimmed back Senate provisions allowing reconciliation terms. The House backed the conference report 122 to 3 and the bill awaits Gov. Glendening's signature.
The Frederick Planning Commission on Monday approved a phasing schedule for Willow Brook, east of Opossumtown Pike and Willow Brook Road, with 201 town houses and 201 single family homes. Improvements to Willow Brook Road and forestation areas were urged by staff, bonding required by the 402nd permit, plus 11 capital projects ranked by priority.
NationsBank stock jumps to 81.25 on the NYSE as BankAmerica rises to 90.50, while First Chicago climbs to 96.625 and Banc One edges to 61.4375 amid a wave of three major bank mergers. The deals, to form Citigroup and a larger Banc One, promise broader access to branches and services and reflect pushback against barriers in insurance and brokerage.
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