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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1999
Page
2
Carroll County Board of Education reversed its earlier decision and voted unanimously to restore Martin Luther King Jr. and Presidents Day holidays for the 1999 2000 school year. The board faced public backlash over claims of racial insensitivity and apologized for the prior stance.
Donations are being accepted for a family displaced by a house fire near Flint Hill on Monday. The household includes a man, his wife, two daughters and two grandchildren. Fire officials say they lost all possessions and have no insurance. Clothing sizes can be obtained by calling Carroll Manor Fire Co. or Linda Johnson. Household items can be dropped off at the fire company. The Frederick County Red Cross is aiding the family.
The Tree of Life Gospel Singers present Gospel. The Heritage Continues at Frederick Church of the Brethren on Saturday Feb 27 at 5 pm. The event features Apostolic Lighthouse Choir, Taylor Singers, and Young Believers. Proceeds fund a scholarship named for four deceased members.
Annapolis lawmakers push a $30 million plan to boost state education funds across 24 jurisdictions with local matching. Frederick County would gain about $2.5 million, while county and city governments would contribute $21 million more. The Glendening administration opposes, citing existing budgets and constitutional limits.
Commissioners sent back a proposed amendment on the time limit for zoning decisions to staff for revisions amid concerns from residents about the use it or lose it clause. Critics urged alignment with the comprehensive plan cycle and warned of partnerships with developers. Janet Gardner opposed Johnson Thompson vote.
City officials urge the state to intervene as congestion grows at a busy intersection. Study traffic patterns at Bailes Lane and Monocacy Boulevard with a Burger King project looming. Widen East Patrick Street to ease bottlenecks and reduce cut through traffic, as state involvement is pursued.
Lois Gibbs, who led the Love Canal cleanup drive in Niagara Falls in 1978, urged Hood College students to join the environmental movement, either locally or via internships with CHE. She described the movement as a fight for the right to choose and democracy, recounting the Love Canal battle, health impacts on her family, and the 1980 relocation victory for 900 families.
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