Trans-Tech grant approval to add 140 jobs in Frederick County
Frederick County Commissioners approved a 960000 Community Development Block Grant for Trans-Tech Inc to expand ceramic filter production for wireless devices. The Adams Town based firm will operate from a 5700 square foot site in Frederick Industrial Center off Md 85, creating about 140 jobs over five years if state approval is granted. The grant is effectively a state loan and won t count toward county bonded debt.
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Frederick County
Trans-Tech Inc
Trans-Tech
Adamstown
Frederick
MD. 85
Urbana
Linganore Parents Gather Over Urbana High School Funding
About 50 Linganore area parents attended the third Superintendent’s Roundtable of the year to press for full state and county funding for Urbana High School a $21.5 million project slated to open September 1995. Dr. Noel T. Farmer Jr. warned funding shortfalls could delay construction, while noting the state has approved $4 million of its $9.5 million share. The debate comes as Windsor Knolls Middle School also opens, aimed at easing southeast county overcrowding.
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Linganore High School
Urbana High School
Noel T. Farmer Jr
Windsor Knolls Middle School
Teachers clash over notes and calculators in math tests
Federation members clash with school leaders over new testing methods using notes and calculators. Some teachers fear notes soften standards and raise scores, while others defend reform to reflect technology and deeper understanding. Board members warn against signaling easier exams to lift minority grades.
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William C. Welsh
Federation
Richard M. Williams
Joy Odom
Blair G. Ewing
School Counselors Expand Roles Across Grades
Elementary to high school counselors intensify work on social problems, self esteem, and family issues. At Middletown High, Sue Blair notes guiding students in future planning while building trust. Counselors coordinate parenting sessions and act as teacher parent liaisons to address sexuality, drugs, and emotional needs.
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Lockhart
Ballenger Creek
Sue Blair
Middletown High School
Maryland Hospitals Cut Costs Through Regulation and Tech
FMH among lowest. Maryland regulators credit cost containment to a strong regulatory system and new technology that reduces hospital stays and expenses. Uncompensated care statewide rose to 394 million in the latest year, about 9.2 percent of hospital revenue, with Frederick Memorial at 4.8 percent and nearly 4 million in uncompensated care. A 1993 95 strategic plan slated capital improvements while minimizing debt via contributions and profits.
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Coffey
Commission
Colmers
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Smelser’s community service bill faces uphill fight
Smelser and co sponsor Sen Fred Markus expect to use a files procedure to keep the bill alive if it fails in committee. Smelser expects floor consideration with broad support and says mail has backed his effort. Sen Idamae Garrett predicts a lively Senate debate and notes five committee votes in favor while opposing the cost and vague definitions of community service.
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Smelser
Fred Markus
Eastern Shore
Senate
Idamae Garrett
Prince George's
Power outage drills Pat rick Center lunch crowd
A Potomac Edison outage paused lunch service at Ally's Restaurant and Lounge in Frederick. Jon Ally described employees waiting in darkness and cold as transformers were tackled, some food spoiled, and payroll losses noted while officials investigate the failure. Forecasters reported subdued winds, with overnight lows near 25 and temperatures dipping to 11 degrees on Four Points Bridge Road.
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Jon Ally
Ally
Patrick Center
Potomac Edison Co
Four Points Bridge Road
Emmitsburg
Frederick
Garry Hoyle
Paul Beale
Baltimore
Fred Davis
National Weather Service
Clinton weighs tax credits to spur equipment purchases
Clinton officials discuss a federal tax credit aimed at encouraging firms to accelerate machinery buys to boost the economy. Details are scarce, but plans reportedly target only new purchases beyond what firms would have made anyway. A four year program could rise from $10 billion next year to $60 billion in 1997, with similar areas to campaign themes like transportation and environmental projects.
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Senate
Capitol
Treasury
Lloyd Bentsen
Leon Panetta
Panetta
Alice Rivlin
Robert Rubin
New
National Economic Council
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