Wildwood Park plans receive conditional Mount Airy approval
Mount Airy planning commission granted conditional approval to Wildwood Park final plats and improvements for 31 lots on Ridge Avenue across from Parr's Ridge Library. Comments include two minor plot identifications and access ramp and sidewalk clarifications. The Merridale Gardens pond will house stormwater from the development with fencing and pond leveling required. The pond may transfer to the town via the Merridale Homeowners Association. Additional actions include changing parcel lines on East Ridgeville Boulevard and annexation procedure amendments with a $2000 upfront fee, to be voted on next meeting. Southwest Carroll Project committees to meet weekly through April with an April or May public informational session.
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Parr's Ridge Library
Merridale Gardens
Merridale Homeowners Association
East Ridgeville Boulevard
MD. 27
Edward J
Clinton Faces Fight Over Repealing Military Ban
President Clinton plans a two step move to end the ban on homosexuals in the military. Defense Secretary Aspin would halt questions about sexual orientation and halt expulsions, then an executive order would lift the ban and address concerns. Strong voices warn of insufficient consultation with the armed forces.
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Les Aspin
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Clinton
Senate
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Maine
Nun
Congress
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Armed Services Committee
John McCain
Arizona
Col. Gregson
U.S
Somalia
United Nations
U.N
Walkersville area plans new elementary school amid budget gaps
The LAC urged the three member board to start construction on a new Walkersville area elementary school costing 8.1 million dollars with capacity for 670 students. State funding is unavailable this year per Dr. Stensler of the IAC, and the county budget officer says next year’s budget omits the funding, though officials view it as a windfall not to be counted on. The panel also recommended the Board of Public Works approve 133000 for Thurmont Elementary School roofing repairs.
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The
LAC
Board of Public Works
Thurmont
Second Marine killed amid Somali relief mission tensions
The second Marine's death marks Somalia's turmoil as aid workers face threats and banditry while 21 nations back relief efforts. Marines patrol Mogadishu at night, with snipers firing from buildings near a soccer stadium. The mission widens from escort duties to securing a safer environment for starving civilians.
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Siad Barre
U.S
Somalia
Mogadishu
Nude scene dispute settles with liquor board ruling
Hughes hailed the liquor commission decision as wonderful. Susan Palmer-Purtee of Feste Production Co. Inc. welcomed the ruling and noted readiness to go to court if needed. Mayor Paul Gordon said the issue lay between the Weinberg Center and the liquor commission, reaffirming his stance that the Arts Council and the commission were the key players in the dispute.
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Liquor Commission
Arts Council
Gordon
Clinton to create health reform task force for first lady
President Clinton announces a health reform task force led by Hillary Clinton with Donna Shalala and several cabinet leaders joining. He says she will not be paid and will work from the Old Executive Office Building to push reform in his first 100 days, amid mixed views on a first lady taking policy roles.
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Bess Truman
Barbara Bush
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Lady Bird Johnson
Rosalynn Carter
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The
Family Research Council
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Office of Management and Budget
White House
Man Hurt After I 70 Wreck In Washington County
A Washington County man, Todd W. Key, 22, from Hagerstown was seriously injured Monday night when his 1990 Isuzu pickup rear ended a dump truck on I-70 east of the Frederick line. He was freed after about 30 minutes and taken to Washington County Hospital for surgery. The dump truck driver, Bryan W. Schmidt, 22, of Hagerstown, was uninjured. Westbound lanes remained closed over an hour as troopers investigated.
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Frederick
Todd W. Key
Hagerstown
Washington County Hospital
Mr. Key
Eric Fogle
Forest conservation plan approved by Emmitsburg panel
Emmitsburg planning and zoning commission approved the town forest conservation plan amid objections from Eugene Myers who called it a dictatorship. The plan requires developers to replant a percentage of trees or pay a 30 cent per square foot fee, with local administration instead of the state.
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Town Planning and Zoning Commission
Eugene Myers
Carole Larsen
Ms. Larsen
Peter
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