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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1998
Page
6
The county marks a year of Frederick County's 250th year with 30 plus events facing coordination delays, shifted dates, publicity gaps, and slower attendance. Committee leadership notes the need for professional promotion, while urging community involvement and attendance to honor heritage without extra cost.
Frederick's Republican mayor James Grimes endorses Parris Glendening, boosting the governor's campaign in a state where Glendening leads Sauerbrey in polls. The move hinges on political pragmatism and local power dynamics among Frederick Democrats and GOP factions.
Ann McFeathers reports on how ordinary Chinese people greeted President Clinton amid pride in modernization and growing economy. Many connect his trip with China’s rising status while acknowledging limited understanding of democracy. Critics note censorship and visa refusals underscore gaps between Western ideals and Beijing policy.
Fires still raged through Frederick County as Potomac Edison crews were recalled to restore power. City officials denied any announced bridge plan from Grove Boulevard to Watkins Acres, awaiting a cost survey for a potential Carroll Parkway extension. Two AWOL Marines from Cherry Point were jailed in Frederick County while vehicle ownership checked. one carried a .32 pistol. Mayor Young and Baltimore official Orlinski align for governor race with lieutenant governor bid. Environmental study favors using existing right of way for US 15 dualization. Two civilian researchers from Atlanta released after exposure to lassa fever. Nazarene Church announces attendees for World Youth Conference in July 1978 Colorado.
Beverly Was ter writes from Stonegate Farms about a deteriorating community park visited with her 2 1/2 year old son last weekend. She describes broken beer bottles graffiti sticky residues and dangerous conditions making the playground unusable and urges closing after dusk and police patrol.
The Frederick County Planning Office projects 105000 housing units by 2020, risking loss of open space and small town character. Calls for elected commissioners who back managed growth amid rapid development and a controversial Planning Commission appointment process with reports of builder funding.
A letter urges citizens to contact commissioners to back Dick Floyd and Sue Waterman for planning and Bob White for zoning appeals, warning against sprawl and more traffic. The writer questions Mr. Martins water efforts in Myersville and implies funding should come from him, while endorsing Musket Ridge to proceed. Emmitsburg.
A Frederick Countian asserts Tree-Land Foundation led by Bob Martin funds a Musket Ridge deal with a 1.28 million grant from the Mid Maryland Rural Legacy Foundation. He questions tax payer subsidies, potential easements for developers, and Martin’s motives while urging local scrutiny of public funds.
Michael K. Dukes of Clemson University defends the St John’s at Prospect Hall basketball program against claims by James Merkel that Tom Peri’s resignation harmed the school’s mission. Dukes recalls Coach Stu Vetter’s guiding ethos of character and excellence, noting scholarship successes of teammates including Nate James and Rico Hines. He laments perceived jealousy and loss of Peri and Vetter, hoping for a brighter future for the program and students.
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