Frederick News Briefs February 14 1996 Item
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1996
Page
4
City briefs from Frederick include local government actions, school notices, and community events. Details cover municipal updates, public meetings, and upcoming deadlines in a concise neutral summary.
At a New Market Middle roundtable with Singanore and Urbana parents, Dr. Gadra outlined possible revenue ideas including a $25 transportation fee to stretch funds and avoid raising class size. He noted exemptions for special education and low income students, and cautioned that the proposal would require the school board’s approval amid potential public opposition. He also suggested private use of school pools and building rentals to day-care programs as revenue. The meeting also covered ending ninth grade sports and efforts to inform parents about heterogenous grouping in sixth grade classes.
The proposed change to count bar stools toward a 50 seat requirement was trimmed to apply only to restaurants with Class B beer and wine licenses for five years. Delegation members approve the outcome, while acknowledging a need for a new process to handle liquor requests and avoid bypassing public input.
The article follows Beth Kronthal and her spouse as a remarried couple who credit humor and open dialogue with sustaining their union after prior divorces. A divorce lawyer, Ms Conklyn, notes professional skepticism about relationships but supports marriage as an institution, joking that without it she would be unemployed.
The Pentagon plans to eliminate about 15,900 National Guard and Reserve posts this year as part of a three of five major post Cold War reductions. The goal is a leaner force of 953,400 by October 1998, with heavy cuts in California Texas Ohio North Carolina New York Georgia and Illinois while Maryland adds 115 positions amid targeted unit closures across states.
David pleaded guilty to maintaining a common nuisance linked to drug paraphernalia. Circuit Judge G Edward Dwyer Jr noted the lines between distribution and sharing, suspending all but 60 days to be served on home detention starting next Tuesday. He received a $125 fine and two years of supervised probation as other charges were dropped.
CAF officials note a city audit will apply to airshow revenues under an agreement with Frederick authorities. They say the two year collaboration with city leaders has built mutual trust and confidence and they look forward to a long-term partnership.
Rescue crews used four dynamite blasts over as many days to reduce a rock slab as large as a 20 story building in northern Japan. Two people remain trapped in a crushed highway tunnel near Furubira as heavy equipment clears debris and officials assess next steps.
Iowa results spark talk of renewed competition as Gramm ends bid. Maryland Republicans anticipate more former rivals visiting Maryland for the March five primary and the 24 delegates at stake. Forbes and other figures may air ads in Baltimore Washington while Sauerbrey notes a setback yet strong local organization persists.
A cosmetic eyelid surgery described as lifting sagging lids under anesthesia in under ninety minutes, with rapid healing and sutures removed by day four. Return to work in two weeks, scars barely visible, and improved appearance and vision. Call for a free booklet or consultation.
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