Back to School Costs Rise as Supply Lists Grow
Parents voice frustration over longer lists and pricier items for school supplies. Theresa Windsor and others urge bulk packages from schools, while shoppers complain about nickel and diming. PTAs and CASS donate to help low income families as Frederick city programs expand partnerships with local businesses.
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Theresa Windsor
Joe
Sam Dobbins
Wal-Mart
Ms. Dobbins
Nancy Mettert
Allison Garman
Ms. Garman
Linda Johnson
Patricia Clem
Michael Ringer
Michael
Steven Ringer
Ptas
CASS
Frederick City
Derek Shackelford
Pepco Conectiv Merger Cleared by Federal Agencies
Pepco wins approval from the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department to merge with Conectiv in a deal valued at 2.2 billion dollars in cash and stock, plus 32 billion dollars of debt assumption, creating the region’s largest electric utility serving about two million customers in Washington, Virginia and Maryland.
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Washington
Potomac Electric Power Company
Conectiv
Federal Trade Commission
Justice Department
Pepco
Securities and Exchange Commission
mid-Atlantic
Virginia
Maryland
Peghavelicklers
Iheras
Mbraer
John M. Derrick Jr
Dust concerns surround Tuscarora High site on Ballenger Creek Pike
Ballenger Creek residents report thick dust from Tuscarora High School construction on Ballenger Creek Pike prompting a state pollution notice to Ross Contracting. MDE officials say warnings carry no penalties yet assess enforcement options if dust control fails. inspectors have revisited the site and find water trucks used to manage dust, while FCPS officials acknowledge nuisance factors but emphasize ongoing mitigation efforts.
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Manland Department of the
Raviromnent
Tuscarora High School
Ballenger Creek Pike
MDE
Ross Contracting
Richard McIntire
Anch
McIntire
Ross
Ballenger Creek
Patricia Zimmerman
Ray Barnes
FCPS
Barnes
Zimmerman
Delays Force Bag Lunches At Thurmont Middle School
Frederick County officials said delays in the Thurmont Middle School expansion push students to receive bag lunches this fall. Ray Barnes, facilities manager, cited a month behind schedule, asbestos removal hurdles, and manpower shortages as key factors. Catoctin High School faced similar bag lunch arrangements last year. Ballenger Creek Pike relocation linked to the new high school project, while road work near residents continues with updated equipment plans.
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Thurmont Thurmont
Ray Barnes
Fredenck County
Catoctin High School
Barnes
Ron Peppe
Ballenger Creek Pike
Tom Rollins
Frederick County
Montgomery seeks four vacancies on landlord tenant panel
Montgomery County invites at large and tenant representatives to apply for four openings on the Commission on Landlord Tenant Affairs. Terms expire June 2002 and a June 2003 alternate position. Applicants must be county residents, file confidential financial disclosures, and serve without pay. Send resumes by Aug 24 to County Executive Douglas M. Duncan in Rockville.
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Rockville
Montgomery County Commission On
Montgomery County
Douglas M. Duncan
Monroe St
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Tatiana
Oakdale Middle School
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Sireca
Tuscarora Construction
Jula Robb
News-Post
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W. Patrick St
Dobson Cellular Systems
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