Young authors create books in Frederick workshop
In downtown Frederick a two week workshop at the Recreation Center titled Written and illustrated by allows 12 children ages 7 to 11 to write illustrate and publish their own books. Led by Phyllis Trettien with assistants Whitney Trettien and Jennifer Gee the group spent two hours daily producing 16 page hardcover volumes with copyright by Pencil Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Frederick
Phyllis Trettien
Liberty Elementary
Whitney Trettien
Jennifer Gee
Pencil Press
Brunswick Region Plan update shown to county commissioners
The Frederick County Commissioners reviewed the Brunswick Region Plan update and set a public hearing for August 5 at Brunswick High School. Growth projections were revised with 17 797 residents by 2000 and 20 718 by 2020. The plan covers 61 square miles with 14 221 residents in 1997 and outlines land use, transportation, services, parks, and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Brunswick
Brunswick High School
Jefferson District
David Whitaker
Jefferson
Copperfield
Cambridge Farms
Whitaker
Knoxville
New Edition
James Shaw
Coalition For the Homeless
Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Aldermen split over who can alter city budget
Aldermen clash over budget process citing city charter Section 91. Frances Baker argues that after the mayor presents the budget only aldermen may make changes, while others contend authority rests with the mayor and finance department and require a majority vote to alter items after presentation. Local officials debate authority and procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Baker
Frederick child support chief to leave for Baltimore law firm
Susan M. Wilkens, chief of Frederick County State's Attorney's Office child support division, will resign Aug 1 to join a Baltimore law office. Kate English, former Frederick Circuit Court law clerk, will assume the post with a formal swearing in Aug 11. English comes from Carroll County State's Attorney's Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan M. Wilkens
Frederick County
Baltimore
Scott Rolle
Wilkens
Frederick
Kate English
Rolle
English
Carroll County
Dog loving event brings pets to Baker Park gazebo
Dog lovers may bring their pets to Baker Park gazebo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday July 19 for an alumni sponsored event by Midwest Animal Shelter volunteers. Registration opens at 10 a.m. each dog gets a bandanna. owners get a prize drawing ticket at 2 45 p.m. Activities include contests oldest dog longest tail biggest feet and cutest trick with a Maryland State Police K 9 on hand for questions and a search and rescue demo. Free music and refreshments accompany education on animal care and shelter needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker Park
Midwest Animal Shelter
Jeanne Ilsche
Maryland
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Ly’s Choice
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