School construction flaws trigger staff demotions overhaul
Frederick County School Superintendent Noel T. Farmer Jr. announced a 12 point reorganization of the construction department after flaws were found at Ballenger Creek and Spring Ridge elementary schools. Senior managers receive demotion or shift from construction oversight while Dan Gadra takes overall responsibility. a facilities manager post will be advertised. Inspectors will train together, document critical phases on film, and new forms and bid pre qualifications will be required. Repairs at the two schools may reach $1 million amid planning for a new elementary school, a 1993 middle school, and a $20 million high school in 1995.
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Windsor Knolls Middle School
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Farmer withdraws bid for Baltimore County job
Frederick County School Superintendent Noel Farmer Jr confirmed he was a candidate for Baltimore County’s vacant top post but withdrew his name for personal reasons. He had been a finalist as Baltimore County runs a 91,000 student system while the board considers his Frederick County contract renewal and changes to a proposed raise and buy-out clause.
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Baltimore County
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Frederick
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Residents oppose PE line proposal between Frederick and Mount Airy
Lake Linganore and New Market area residents pressed the Maryland Public Service Commission at Frederick City Hall to block or modify Potomac Edison’s 14.6 mile power line project costing about 11.4 million dollars. Opponents cited lower property values and aesthetic impact while suggesting underground routes. supporters argued the line is needed for 18,000 new customers and projected population growth.
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Ms. Schwartz
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County opposes user fees but backs higher piggyback limit
Frederick County commissioners split on state bills. They opposed a bill allowing broader user fees while supporting a measure to raise the piggyback income tax from 50 to 60 percent. Commissioners Reeder Bowerman Sundergill voted against user fees. Gray Reeder Bowerman supported the piggyback increase. Yingling noted MACO backing for both proposals and urged local efficiency over higher taxes.
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David Gray
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Bowerman
Sundergill
Ms. Bowerman
Sue Ann
Yingling
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Rose Dotson at 100th Birthday Party Charms Frederick
Rose Dotson laughed and promised to behave herself as she celebrated her 100th birthday at Frederick Health Care Center hosted by the Frederick Stroke Club. The former Mount Airy resident enjoys time with friends and says she still has her mind despite needing some walking support.
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Bush Opens Re election Campaign In Lincoln Birthday Rally
President Bush formally launched his bid for re election telling supporters he is a candidate for president. He has raised 11 million dollars and camps in 26 states as he heads to New Hampshire for Tuesday's leadoff primary.
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Manchester
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Increasing cloudiness brings snow chance tonight and Thursday
A Maryland weather update notes a 50 percent chance of late night snow with lows in the 20s and an 80 percent chance of snow on Thursday with highs only in the upper 20s. The page also hints at a feature on how weather affects a young mother of two.
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