Monocacy Aqueduct Faces Deterioration Threat Near Dickerson
An underwater survey found cracks and undercutting on seven piers of the 516 foot Monocacy Aqueduct. Divers from the Bureau of Reclamation described missing up to 3 feet in places and debris packed piers. The National Park Service plans stabilization work with a first underwater study costing about 35 000 dollars and a second above water study estimated at 100 000 dollars. A full report is due in 30 days.
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Dickerson
Monocacy Aqueduct
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Robert Kapsch
National Park Service
Park Service
American Society of Civil Engineers
Kapsch
Brent Carter
Bureau of Reclamation
Carl Linden
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Association
Aqueduct Committee
Monocacy
C&o Canal
Frederick
Montgomery County
Church sues for title to Eyler's Valley Chapel
The Methodist Church filed suit in Frederick County Circuit Court to gain possession of Eyler's Valley Chapel near Thurmont. Eyler's Valley Chapel Inc. holds the property and hosts non denominational services while the Baltimore-Washington Conference seeks title to the historic site. The dispute traces to 1969 when Rev. Hamrick revived services and to 1995 when credentials were revoked. the board seeks to continue current worship.
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Methodist Church
Frederick County
Eyler’s Valley Chapel
Eyler’s Valley Chapel Inc
Thurmont
Baltimore-Washington
United Methodist Church
Patrick Donohue
Mr. Donohue
James Glass
Rocky Ridge
Kenneth Hamrick
Methodist Conference
Hamrick
Homewood to Sell Downtown Frederick Retirement Building
Homewood Retirement Center board votes unanimously to sell the downtown Frederick building at Court and West Patrick streets after opening a new center off Willow Road. A 1995 donation of 27 acres by Judge John M. Crum and wife supported a second Frederick retirement facility.
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Homewood Retirement Center
Frederick
Court
West Patrick Streets
Willow Road
C. Philip Laucks
Homewood
John M. Crum
Orphans’ Court
Frederick County
Margaret Elizabeth
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School Board approves 207.7 million operating budget plan
Frederick County public schools adopt a 207.7 million operating budget to fund about 35,000 students and open Deer Crossing Elementary. The package adds 3.4 million for employee raises, 1.8 million for new programs, and a 32.6 million capital budget. State and federal contributions, plus a one time accounting change, shape a 6.4 percent increase. New hires include five psychologists and ten secretaries.
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Frederick County
Board of Education
Deer Crossing
Governmental Accounting Standards Board
U.S
Board approves middle school to high school credit rule
Frederick County Board of Education approved a guideline allowing middle school students who complete Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Geometry and foreign languages to earn high school graduation credit. Credit applies only to identical courses with the same tests requiring an A or B grade and an 8 percent final outside the math classes. Spanish 1 and French 1 are the only eligible courses. Anne Hooper supported the change while Bruce Brown noted objections from middle school principals who fear reduced elective exploration.
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Frederick County
Anne Hooper
Bruce Brown
Lawsuits arise over Frederick County tax sale rules
Bidders Fundco Inc and Urmil Gupta filed suit seeking a temporary restraining order to halt new tax sale regulations. Judge Mary Ann Stepler denied the request, while noting bidders may still challenge the rules. The rules require bidders bidding over 150 percent of market value to show financial capability to foreclose.
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Frederick County
Mary Ann Stepler
Fundco Inc
Baltimore
Urmil Gupta
Gambrills
Leo Ottey, Jr
Baltimore County
John Mathias
Youth's talent shines despite disabilities at West Frederick
Lamar Morris Lamar, 13, a seventh grader at West Frederick Middle School, excels in architectural drawings both by hand and on computer. His Metro Washington DC rendition won $200 in a subway system competition. Teachers praise his work ethic, determination, and energetic spirit.
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Ader Lamar Morris Lamar
West Frederick Middle School
Metro
Washington, DC
Lamar
Paul Irving
West Frederick
Sam Yu Lamar Morris
Lamar Overcomes Visual Impairment to Attend School
Lamar, legally blind with 20/295 vision, learns mobility skills from Bill VanBuskirk of Frederick County Public Schools. He travels by bus, reads schedules, and walks several blocks to school, practicing monthly with the vision teacher to improve independence.
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Lamar
Bill VanBuskirk
Special Education Department
Frederick County
VanBuskirk
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