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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1996
Page
3
Planners warn growth will test Maryland’s economy and government efficiency as the state eyes a 21 percent population rise by 2020. Baltimore may shrink to 671,000 while Calvert, Howard, and Frederick counties surge, farmland loss accelerates, and central Maryland faces unprecedented development.
Jeffrey Alan Rupp, 29, of Coquelin Terrace, was arrested about 11 a.m. after a lookout for a white Cadillac led to police stopping the vehicle in Wheaton. He faced two robbery counts for the Sandy Spring National Bank heist on Olney-Sandy Spring Road and a Layhill Road branch robbery on Nov 18, with witnesses describing a man wearing dark clothing and face paint.
On Dec. 21 at the 7-Eleven at 501 Hast St in Frederick lottery official say a ticket paid 200000. Mr. Thompson bought the winning Casino Nights ticket after a 5 win from a Wild Card ticket. He bought it from cashier Sondra Williams. Other store workers note prior smaller payoffs at the shop.
Mr Harding completes pictures in under two hours using desk in his closet with colored pencils and markers. He has drawn 136 works in 18 months, with each dated numbered and signed. He works mornings after his art show and on Sundays, proud to be his own boss. Lakesha, his granddaughter, is showing signs of artistic talent and he hopes she continues.
China Garden stayed busy with lunch and dinner crowds and strong carryout on Christmas Day. 7-Eleven reported steady sales of milk and coffee as staff worked holiday hours. Sheetz saw top selling batteries and beer and fielded many open hour inquiries plus triple bathroom waits, with out-of-town visitors fueling gas purchases as local customers shared holiday cheer.
A body with swimwear and dress found at a nearby campsite along a wooded area parallel to 1-70. Bottles of makeup and toothpaste also located amid trash and an old car. A sign warns trespassers they will be shot. blue foam target shows bullet holes. Investigation by Lt. Chase remains ongoing.
Mr Peecea says white luminaria bags are kept generic to invite broad participation. He offers tips for beginners including folding bag edges for stability and lighting the candle before inserting it with long tongs to prevent burns. Rain eased, candles stayed safe. Mr Frucella notes more homes join each year and wonders where it will go.
Police say three people were arrested on Christmas Day after two traffic stops. Ricky Dorsey, 43, Mount Airy, faced multiple charges including driving while intoxicated and assaulting officers at the scene and at headquarters. Marv Esther Hill, 52, Frederick, and Thomas Hill, 51, faced marijuana and paraphernalia charges, and Dorsey also faced a revoked license and related offenses. Both suspects awaited bail hearings before a Frederick County District Court commissioner.
Mayor Jim Grimes promotes Stephanie Miller from four year receptionist to administrative secretary in the mayor's office. Susan Harding was hired as the new receptionist. Miller cites managing minutes and board duties as key new responsibilities. Harding, a Frederick County native now in Thurmont, comes from an optometrist office and prior teaching in the county school system.
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