Bertha Near Carolinas Triggers Evacuations and Desolation
Offshore hurricane Bertha with 100 mph winds moved toward the Carolinas as beaches emptied and towns boarded up. Florida evac orders lifted. North Carolina stores faced cancellations and deserted cottages while residents urged to pack and leave. Kevin and Terry Kumanga of Woodbridge, Virginia, helped with preparations as authorities urged evacuations.
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Terry Kumanga
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Weekend Rain Ahead For Frederick Beach Plans
Forecasts warn of rain and wind this weekend as Hurricane Bertha travels northward. The storm has already caused damage to Florida and the Carolinas and is expected to affect beaches by Friday, with continued coverage on Page A-4.
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Carroll Creek area plans approve new 3.5 story office building
City planners and officials approved an eight plan to erect a 3.5 story building with 66 square feet of retail space and 20 325 space. The project clarifies demolition of a brick cinder block one story house to make way for condos. Historic District Commission still to decide historic significance. Bentz Street access features and landscaping planned.
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Jim Grimes
Board of Aldermen
Ethics Commission member urges unbiased ruling in mayor controversy
Rev. Robert Manthey said the Ethics Commission can reach a fair verdict on the mayor controversy despite criticism from city officials. He noted prior impartial decisions and vowed to strive for an unbiased outcome amid debate over a $109,000 dump truck contract and the assistant city attorney's statement.
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Volunteers sought to wire Frederick County schools for Internet
Volunteers are needed to connect area schools to the Internet during Net Weekend September 27 to 29. Pat Kelly, Frederick County Public Schools computer chief, says any helper who can spend or climb a ladder can assist. The effort ties to a Maryland Board of Public Works program funding $3 million for wiring 64 schools, including Frederick High, Thurmont Middle, Green Valley Elementary and Emmitsburg Elementary, with 75 percent of county schools lacking access.
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Thurmont
Green Valley
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Can't read can't write seeks work in shared apartment
Chester Virts unable to read or write says he relies on Social Security of 604 monthly and pays bills but is broke. He wants any hands on work and has help filling out job applications for Walther Frederick Memorial Hospital Martin's Food Market and Bob's Big Box from his second wife Ethel in a Bentz Street one bedroom home.
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Virts
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Martin's Food Market
Bob’s
Big Box
Friends Meeting School Wins Planning Approval
The Friends Meeting School received planning approval to develop on the west side of Green Road near Windsor Valley Road. The Religious Society plans a June summer camp opening and a September 1997 start for full-time classes. Tuition is $6,000 per year for prekindergarten and kindergarten, with 15 percent reserved for financial aid for students through fifth grade.
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