Frederick approves 31 million budget with no property tax increase
Frederick Mayor James Grimes won approval of his first budget as mayor. The unanimous Board of Aldermen enacted a 1995 budget of 31,175,370, up 7 percent from 1994 but keeping the property tax rate at 1.56 per 100. The city expects higher revenue from a 2.6 percent tax-base rise, while tightening expenditures. The plan funds economic development items and raises totaling about 300,000, with more costs anticipated for permits, inspections, vandalism prevention, and community projects.
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Correctional officer faces possible action in Witmer escape
A Frederick County detention center officer, unnamed after a Tuesday escape of a man charged with double murder, faces possible administrative action for policy violations. The officer has about 10 years’ service. decision on action, up to termination, is expected early next week. No action was taken against the employee this week.
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White House denies sanctions pullback offer amid NK talks
The White House disputed former President Carter's report that the Clinton administration would hold off on punitive sanctions over North Korea's nuclear program. Spokeswoman Dee Dee Myers said discussions continue in the U N Security Council as North Korea's concessions are evaluated. The article notes ongoing diplomacy and cautions that no agreement to delay sanctions has been reached.
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Rain brings brief break from heat wave in Frederick County
The National Weather Service forecast a brief reprieve from a spell of extreme warmth. Friday will see highs in the mid to upper 80s with no rain, followed by cooler Saturday nights and highs around 90. The region endures a year marked by wide climatic extremes.
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Urbana Students Headed For Walkersville Plan
Urbana High School students may detour to Walkersville before their 23 million dollar school opens in January 1996 A citizens advisory panel will suggest moving Urbana destined students to Walkersville Elementary B building for one semester due to severe overcrowding at Frederick and Linganore High Schools 569 students from two schools need space during fall 1995 Heavy rain and wind hit Frederick on Thursday with 047 inch recorded at the state police barracks and there was property damage including a roof blown off a small building
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Walkersville gets new postmaster Trott at age 46
Lewis Trott, a Keymar resident, was appointed Walkersville postmaster on May 14 after a countywide search. He seeks to maintain the town’s community focus amid a smaller delivery area compared with Germantown where he served 17 months as acting postmaster. Trott, a Navy veteran and former mail handler, says the job is about talking to customers and knowing the people. Continued on Page A-9.
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Community Foundation kicks off phase two endowment drive
The Community Foundation of Frederick County opened the public phase of its second endowment fund campaign with 1.675 million in gifts. A surprise donation pushed the total near 18 million by evening, as Frederick Mutual Insurance hosted the reception at its new Thomas John headquarters.
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New endowment gift marks 150th anniversary at FMIC
Inside The News reports Drive in Frederick announced a $122,707 endowment gift to the foundation, boosting total giving to over $150,000 since 1988. The donation aligns with the firm's 150th anniversary, praised by FMIC board chair Charles A. Nicodemus and foundation chair Dr. Herbert L. Doggett. The Cornerstone Campaign aims to raise $5 million in its second endowment phase, following the earlier Share in the Future campaign completed in 1992.
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