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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 2001
Page
3
At a town meeting in Urbana, officials and residents urged expansion of the school system to relieve overcapacity. President Kon Pepper praised state support while local leaders noted growing student numbers and the need for an elementary, middle, and high school to be built in coming years. Jan Gardner and Mr Barnes highlighted planned sites and funding timelines as momentum built for new facilities.
Five area officials graduated in June from the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance at the University of Maryland, in cooperation with Local Government Insurance Trust and state associations. Leaders named include Rose Montburgess, Richard Fleshman, Jan Ho Gardner, Darryl Hale, Taney Town Council member Carroll Jones, and Brunswick mayor. The program spans 12 courses over two years to strengthen local leadership, ethics, and policy making in Maryland.
Frederick County Commissioners reviewed the Adamstown region plan on Monday as it moves toward final adoption in July. The plan outlines goals and zoning changes to guide development while preserving rural heritage, though the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce questions relying on a single industrial land holding and urges balanced growth with community enhancement.
Frederick County Council of Governments members backed amendments to the adequate public facilities ordinance. The changes target roads and transportation, requiring traffic studies for developments if peak hour trips reach 59, down from 100, and include municipal streets. County staff recommendations and unanimous COG approval were noted.
Area students earn degrees at Mount St Marys 193rd commencement with 300 bachelor recipients. Notable graduates include Corinne Ridenour of Myersville, a Middletown High School alum. Michelle Higginbottom of Frederick, Frederick High School. Kimberly Cheseldine of Frederick, Gov Thomas Johnson High School. Stephanie Shipley of Mount Airy, Linganore High School. Trina Spessart of Thurmont, Catoctin High School. Heather Offut of Woodsboro, Gov Thomas Johnson High School. Michael Smith of Frederick, Gov Thomas Johnson High School. Leroy Masser of Myersville, Middletown High School. and Kimberly Fox of Thurmont, Catoctin High School.
Marguerite Wolfe recalls a 1943 Army base visit that led to marriage with Fred Wolfe. The couple, living in Emmitsburg, began a 58 year union after his Texas base call sparked a life together.
Ruth Read, daughter of a Confederate veteran and Washington born William Welch, receives a medal and plaque from Joseph F. Bach of the Sons of Confederate Veterans at Homewood Drumland Farms. The Frederick Chapter UDC helped organize the ceremony, and residents renewed vows at St Catherine's Nursing Home, led by Rev. Dan Nusbaum. Couples shared memories, celebrated fidelity, and reflected on enduring love amid aging and community life.
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