Federal funds for I-70/270 project tied to VEIP
Federal funds for the I-70 and I-270 highway project hinge on Maryland extending its VEIP pollution test program. EPA officials warn the project cannot proceed without a sunset repeal, while Maryland lawmakers push back against EPA pressure amid traffic and congestion concerns.
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VEIP
Annapolis
Maryland
Feds
Marcia Spink
EPA
Ms. Spink
Colorado
Arizona
Ronald Guns
Dcecil
House Environmental Matters Committee
Michael) McCabe
McCabe
Mr. Guns
Frederick
Guns
Congress
Delegation shifts plan for school board elections
Annapolis Frederick County delegation votes 6 2 to move to a four member elected majority in 2000 replacing three chosen in 2000. Chairman Tim Ferguson supports quicker change citing potential power dynamics and wants elected members to hold sway while Jean Smith opposes. Hecht Brinkley dissented saying they did not want to rush.
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Annapolis
Frederick County
General Assembly
Timothy Ferguson
Ferguson
Jean Smith
Ms. Smith
Maryland
Young dancers start at YMCA with class for 3 to 4 year olds
Four year old Clara Winger sits with Dance class instructor Kathy Secoges as they partner in a Tuesday YMCA exercise. The introductory class for ages 3 through 17 meets weekly and will stage a June recital featuring participants like Clara and Taylor Blevins as they learn side skips and other basics.
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Clara Winger
Kathy Secoges
YMCA
Taylor Blevins
County Manager Receives Large Severance Payment
Frederick County paid former county manager William Dennis more than 24000 in severance after resigning on January 14. The payout exceeded the seven days per year guideline, totaling 6353 days and 19587 dollars plus 4736 dollars in unused leave. Commissioners offered mixed remarks while noting the package was negotiated and beyond standard pay scales.
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Frederick County
William Dennis
Dennis
Commissioners
David Gray
Gray
Hona Hogan
Nate
Ms. Hogan
Jan Gardner
John Thompson
Terre Roy Rhoderick
Sports and Ice Arena to be sold at auction
The Frederick Sports and Ice Arena, owner by Wendy and Byron, filed for Chapter 11 and faces foreclosure. A May bid process, with bids ranging from 2.2 to 3 million, could occur before a February 26 sale. A court receiver oversees operations amid debts to National Bank and local authorities.
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Frederick Sports and Ice Arena
Wendy
Byron
Rs and Mechanics National
Splomenh
John Laughlin
Laughlin
Et Ae
FSIA
Due Neteoval Bank
Frederick
FSSA
County officials push water sewer rate increases plan
Frederick County commissioners heard officials say current water and sewer rates do not cover system costs. Rates last rose in the early 1990s and vary by usage and customer type. Connection fees stand at 1800 for commercial and 2200 for residential. A consultant is proposed with an $80000 budget. vote to hire is pending. The board also reviewed fiscal 1999 midyear results, with revenue at 1415 million through December 31, up from 132.6 million last year.
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Frederick County
Tuelve
Doug Browning
Robert Hayes
Public Works
Terre Roy Rhoderick
Mildred Stickley Dies at 102 in Maryland
Mildred Karn Stickley of Frederick died Tuesday February 9 at Vindobona Nursing Home Brad dock Heights aged 102. She was married to John W Stickley who died in 1965 and was a homemaker active in local clubs. Survived by daughter Virginia Bailey and granddaughter Sharyn McCormick. Visitation Feb 11 at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home with private service and interment to follow.
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Mildred Karn Stickley
Frederick
Vindobona Nursing Home
Braddock Heights
John W. Stickley
Luke
Charles
Lulu
Titus Karn
Stickley
Pal i : Tae Kensington
Chevy Chase
Bethesda
Virginia Bailey
Sharyn McCormick
Herbert
Keeney and Basford
Church St
Freder
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