Drought Persists Despite Storms in Frederick County
The daylong rainstorm brought traffic hazards and power failures while edging August rainfall to average, yet drought restrictions remain. Frederick County had 3.08 inches this month, 0.01 inch above average but 22.03 inches below the year's long-term average, with motorists reporting slick roads and several injuries. Gov Glendening urged prudent water use as rainfall continues to be monitored for reservoir replenishment.
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Frederick
Frederick News-Post
Maryland
Phil Andrews
Lafforenn
Broad Run Road
Shonkstown Road
Frederck County
Partie Glendening
Lawyers weigh judge candidates
Frederick County bar members ranked 15 lawyers seeking a District Court judgeship. James Clapp led with 1544 points, William Nicklas was second with 1509, Janice Ambrose third with 1486 despite most first-place votes. Other contenders included Oliver Cejka, William Poffenbarger, Theresa Adams, Lawrence Finegan, and Daniel Mahone who had the fewest votes with two first-place ballots. The post carries an annual salary of 100475 and handles traffic cases and minor crimes. results noted in the June filing and continued on Page 16.
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James Clapp
William Nicklas
Janice Ambrose
Frederick Bar Association
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Clapp
Mr Nicklas
Ms. Ambrose
Oliver Cejka
William Poffenbarger
Theresa Adams
Lawrence Finegan
Daniel Mahone
Vating
John Mathias
Shelley McVicker
Daniel Loftus
Michael Morrissett
City loop cost rises as county delays grant for Motocacy work
Frederick officials say county permission to extend Motocacy Boulevard over land in county jurisdiction may add 200 000 to 300 000 to the project. Mayor Jim Grimes cited the delay in securing the memorandum and the impact of halting work as the driver of the extra expense. The city will discuss attribution of the added cost with Buckeye Development and determine how taxpayers will absorb the burden.
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Frederick City
Jim Grimes
J&r Limited Partnership
Frederick County
Buckeye Development
Grimes
Frederick
Rick Weldon
Weldon
City favors Delphey site for new parking deck
Frederick officials tentatively selected a site near Delphey’s parking lot behind Frederick County Courthouse off Court Street for a proposed four story, 600 space deck. Desman Associates conducted a comparative analysis visiting sites and studying plans to pick the most suitable location.
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Frederick
Board of Aldermen
Delphey’s
Frederick County Courthouse
Court Street
Desmin Associates
City Sixther
Carroll Creek
Desman Desman
Desman
Board ends practice of kudos letters to black students
Frederick County Board of Education voted at planning session to stop sending letters of congratulations to black students who make the honor roll. The move, criticized by a community activist at the public meeting, ends a 10 year old program started by former member Bart Robbins and continued by Dr Earlene Thornton.
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Boe
Frederick County
Bart Robbins
Earlene Thornton
Robbins
Dr Thornton
Jamie Cannon
Frederick County board drops dozens of slogan options
The Frederick County Board of Education rejected many proposed mission statements in a bid to find a concise phrase. The process sought a primary aim for the school system, replacing the older Teaching for Quality Learning for All Students. The board continued reviewing options and debated wording standards as members urged concise, inclusive wording.
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Noth Phanes
Frederick County
Gordon Cooley
Ronald Peppe II
Ann Bonitalibus
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Feppe
Cooley
Anne Hooper
Sys
Sauerbrey Won’t Back Mooney Letter Defense
Alex Mooney faced criticism for a fundraising letter labeling the militant homosexual lobby and likening himself to Ellen Sauerbrey. Sauerbrey, at a Frederick roundtable, said she hadn’t seen the letter until it became public and questioned whether it was aimed at the right audience or worded too strongly.
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Alex Mooney
Ricn Sauerbress
Ms Sauerbrew
Frederick
Republican National
Schools weigh dress codes amid back-to-school themes
Douglas Tallman reports that Frederick County schools explore uniforms or stricter dress rules. Hillcrest Elementary principal Carol Young and Thurmont Middle School principal Claire Kondig note parental support for limiting student attire. After Litteton, interest revived in uniforms.
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Fredenck County
Freeland News Post Highlights Daily Recycling Practice
Barons of the Freeland News Post emphasize printing on 100 percent recycled paper each day, underscoring commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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Freeland News Post
Aise S Racyclabie
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