Gingrich outlines four goals for a generation
Newt Gingrich spoke at a Frederick breakfast fundraiser for Rep. Roscoe Bartlett detailing four goals to reform government and society. He cited welfare reform reducing welfare rolls, a balanced budget, and plan to sustain Social Security while cutting deficits. Bartlett praised Gingrich as a leading American, and the event followed a Habitat for Humanity awards ceremony at the Holiday Inn.
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House of Representatives
Newt Gingrich
Frederick
Mr. Gingrich
Roscoe Bartlett
R-6th
Frederick County
Habitat For Humanity
FSK
Holiday Inn
Dr. Bartlett
Congressional Budget Office
America
Bill would bar cross county fire rescue refusals
A Maryland bill would ban fire and rescue units receiving state funds from denying calls across county lines. The Damascus Advanced Life Support unit currently avoids Frederick County, despite being closest at times, prompting debate over public safety and reciprocal aid. Delegation member David Brinkley cites safety concerns and unequal service, while Montgomery County officials note imbalanced exchanges and cost burdens.
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Annapolis
Montgomery
Frederick
Damascus
Frederick County
Green Valley
David Brinkley
Brinkley
Montgomery County
Ed Bickham
Mr. Bickham
Urbana
Bickham
Frederick County Looks Into International Baccalaureate Program
Frederick County Public Schools weigh the International Baccalaureate program to give students global recognition. The plan adds IB courses atop state requirements with essays, service, and a theory of knowledge class. Estimated four-year cost nears 277000 per school. funding may include budgets, donations, or parental exam fees. If approved, IB diplomas could begin with the class of 2002.
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Frederick County Public
Henry Bohlander
Frederick County
Board of Education
Bohlander
Job fair gives Rotorex workers chance to rejoin workforce
John Hendley of Jefferson joined nearly 400 Rotorex workers locked out since Aug 29 at a Woodsboro event sponsored by the Job Training Agency Workforce Development Center Frederick County Economic and Community Development Commission and Maryland State Job Service. More than 100 Rotorex workers attended as 26 local firms offered applications as unemployment benefits near expiry.
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Rotorex
Woodsboro
Job Training Agency
Work Force Development Center
John Hendley
Jefferson
Hendley
Mr. Hendley
Frederick County
Lander Reclaims Identity With Welcome Signs
Frederick County Commissioners approve two welcome signs for Lander a 50 resident rail and canal era community between Point of Rocks and Brunswick. Advocates Lana Brust and Dr George Lewis aim to raise pride boost tourism and curb road litter while preserving history once connected to the C&O Canal.
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Lander
Point of Rocks
Brunswick
Lander Road
Lana Brust
George Lewis
Frederick County
C&o Canal
C&o Canal Co
Ms. Brust
Ds. Lewis
Dr. Lewis
Potomac River
Catoctin
Waskey’s
Geroge Lewis
National Park Service
Jim Brown
Preservation Drive Seeks Sebastian Derr House Museum
A Frederick County group formed to save the 1755 Sebastian Derr House from demolition. It plans to form a nonprofit, seek Natelli Communities donation, and amends the memorandum with city and historic groups to preserve the site as a museum, funded by volunteers and donations.
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News Group
Derr House
Sebastian Derr
Dearbought
The
Historical Society of
Frederick County
Cheryl Popp
Natelli Com
Natelli
Ms. Popp
Frederick City
Maryland Historic Trust
Frederick County Landmarks Foundation
Board of Aldermen
Derr
Landmarks Foundation For Historic Preservation
Douglas Claytor
Claytor
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