25 Jun 1999
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1999
Page
1
About 20 Urbana Pike Home Depot volunteers donated off duty time and materials to landscape the Maryland Odd Fellows Home on North Market Street. They planted shrubs and flowers, improved run-off areas for roof gutters, and graded and mulched many areas while sharing a light moment with Charlotte Smith.
Raw sewage has entered Walkersville's water supply after a ruptured line spilled last week. Bacteriological tests show rising bacteria levels and the town is advising boiling water for three minutes. Water distribution sites are set, with bottled water for disabled residents and a plan to connect to Frederick City's Dearbought system. A non toxic dye test traces the sewage path, aiming to predict movement through limestone terrain.
Frederick police say burglars broke a window at Ye Olde Spirits Shoppe on 1005 W Seventh St to steal lottery tickets but fled within a minute after officers responded. A brick entry created a path of tickets and personal items as the suspects escaped, with investigators seeking leads amid other recent burglaries in the area.
Frederick County commissioners advance a plan to lease space on water towers and buildings to telecom firms Dobson Cellular and Nextel seek antenna sites. A policy tightens future tower placements as wireless demand grows. Public hearing set for 7 p.m July 22. Lease revenue could reach 300000 annually.
The Fredanck News presents a page B-7 feature with photos showing boarded-up windows transformed into artistic work for a planetarium project. The Fest issue notes the use of 100 percent recycled paper and emphasizes ongoing recycling initiatives.
About 400 people gathered in Frederick as QVC toured the area with an orange production van. Host Dave King met fans, signed autographs, and raffled items from grills to knife sets while free pizza from Domino's attracted long lines. Local fans Marie Dotson and Carrole Seyler spoke of watching QVC. The Patrick Street Center parking lot and surrounding area were packed with cars and spectators.
Brunswick firefighters battled a mulch fire at the city landfill, reporting 60 personnel on scene after a 7 20 p m call. The 25 foot high piles included ground up Christmas trees and brush. Front loaders moved material for foam application as investigators from the state Fire Marshal's Office probe the second mulch fire this year with no injuries.
A boy named Thomas Charles Baird was struck by a car Thursday afternoon on US 40 at the Golden Mile. Police said he was at fault for crossing outside a crosswalk while staying with his military family at the Red Horse Inn. The incident marks the third pedestrian crash on West Patrick Street since January, prompting calls for a pedestrian bridge.
Maryland Army National Guard engineers completed excavation for a new Middletown High School adjacent ball field. The project, supported by local residents including Susan Stepnick’s Knight Pride, will serve Middletown Valle community and aims to be ready for the 2000 baseball season. Guard crews showcased heavy machinery skills for emergency readiness, with cost savings estimated at 80 000 to 200 000 dollars.
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