Delegation trapped in BoE quagmire over 2000 school board vote
Frederick County delegation remains mired in dispute over the first ever Frederick County school board elections in 2000. The Attorney General's Office requires a primary election, delaying progress as Delegate Louise Snodgrass and colleagues discuss the setback at Friday's weekly meeting.
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Frederick County
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Frederick Counts
Louise Snodgrass
Frederick Washington
Snadarass
Debated plan for in 2000 school board elections
The community weighs whether to elect three or four members to the seven member school board in 2000. Proponents push a faster shift to an elected board after voters approved it in a prior referendum, while opponents call for gradual change and insist the 2000 election align with the original three-seat plan. The discussion follows proposals from Rc. Alex Mooney to create a Frederick city election district and subsequent shifts in delegation positions. Continued on Page A-2a.
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Economy posts fastest growth in 15 years in 1998
The US economy grew 6.1 percent in Q4 1998, the fastest pace in nearly 15 years, with GDP revision from 5.6 to 6.1 percent. Full-year growth reached 3.9 percent while factory orders rose 3.9 percent and existing home sales hit record highs.
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Delegates approve revised Eastalco bill for power savings
Maryland delegates unanimously vote to introduce revised legislation to help Alcoa Eastalco Works cut millions from its power bill. The plan allows Eastalco to buy power from its corporate parent and addresses Public Service Commission concerns about federal jurisdiction and deregulation confusion. The PSC will study the bill further as leaders push House and Senate versions. Continued on Page A-20.
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Alco
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Glenn Ivey
PSC
Ray Bourland II
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Rastalvo
General Assembly
Thurmont Mayor Terry Best dies at 57
Thurmont flaglights lowered as Mayor Terry Best died at his Moser Road home at age 57. Officials describe him as enthusiastic about Thurmont history and committed to small town life. He served eight years as town commissioner before becoming mayor in 1987 and won initial election by a 2 to 1 margin. Acting mayor is Eileen Waesche. a special election will follow. Best was known for care toward children and local pond rehabilitation efforts with state funds.
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Terry” Best
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Hobbs
Terry
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Frederick County Career and Technology Center
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R Frederick
Wa-Tchh
Stull
Mr. Best
Annapolis
Frank Bentz
Randy Waesche
Mr Best
Centenarian Hannah Boone dies at 100 in Westminster
Mrs Hannah Mae Boone aged 100 of 511 Sullivan Road Westminster died Friday February 26 at Long View Nursing Home Manchester She was a longtime member and former Sunday school teacher at Wakefield Valley Bible Church and dairy farmer with husband Chester L Boone Survivors include four daughters four sons two sisters one brother numerous grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren The family will receive friends February 28 at Hartzler Funeral Home Beunm services follow at Wakefield Valley Bible Church Interment Pipe Creek Cemetery Linwood Memorials may go to Wakefield Valley Bible Church Improvement Fund
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Miriam
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Betty
Hartzler
Wakefield Vel
Fred E. Horner Wilci
Pipe Creek Cemetery
Linwood
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Wakefield Val
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