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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1998
Page
8
A NIST project lead discusses rivet work that spans materials science and maritime lore. He notes shifting from brittle steel to rivets, plans car weight reductions, and recalls students eager to hold a 12,000-foot underwater metal specimen while movie accuracy questions spark awe.
Emmitsburg officials suggest K through 8 schools across five area elementary and middle schools to solve capacity issues in the county’s north end. Thurmont officials oppose the plan while a redistricting proposal would move Catoctin Furnace students to Lewistown Elementary. Cathy Delauter notes the area’s ties to Thurmont. After a ceremony, Mr Glendening says schools anchor community activity.
El Nino influenced winter warmth set Maryland on pace for a milder spring though forecasters split on precipitation. The winter was the seventh warmest on record at 40.4 degrees with only 1.1 inches of snow. Global temps also topped records. nor’easters raised tides and flood risk while Potomac and Chesapeake flows carried excess nutrients. A drier March and April could reduce algae blooms and improve water quality.
Center officials including Sen Paul Sarbanes Rep Roscoe Bartlett Gov Parris Glendening and Frederick County leaders announce an oral history project. Housed in the FCC Academic Building the center will collect Frederick County Civil Rights era memories led by FCC historians Bruce Thompson Michael Powell and inspired by NPS historian Dean Herrin.
About 1,000 applicants queued for 150 positions at the $54 million Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort near Lake Habeeb in Rocky Gap State Park. The two day fair drew workers from as far as Baltimore 180 miles away, with wages up to $8 an hour. The resort aims to boost Allegany County's economy amid high unemployment.
Maryland poultry farmers urge lawmakers to require processing companies to pay for manure disposal. Winston Monk and Carole Mori son from Worcester County said farmers do not own the birds or waste, speaking on the eve of votes on bills to curb farm runoff aimed at protecting water from phosphorus in chicken manure.
He notes that history is more than a hobby and that Poe had a long standing interest. He feels fortunate to combine personal history interest with his professional work.
Justin Rollison earned dean's list honors for the fall term at the University of Maryland College Park. A senior pursuing business and finance, he has a 4.0 GPA over the past two years and has appeared on the dean's list for three consecutive years. He is the son of Del and Carol Rollison of Middletown.
City planners push for a pool in the Frederick Heights area using 320000 slated for fiscal 1999 park upgrades while Frederick County Staff resist adding 160000 in their 1999 budget. Planning director Schm ersahl notes local demand and state open space options while county officials discuss capital budgets.
Orioles lefty Jimmy Key delivered three innings in his exhibition debut in Fort Lauderdale, scattering four hits and two runs while not issuing a walk. He threw 49 pitches and felt strong, aiming to rebound after a 1997 season that started 8-0 but finished 16-10 and ended with a bullpen demotion in the playoffs.
Fort Lauderdale AP Tony Tarasco reflects on a poor 1995 Orioles season and his father Jack Tarasco's cancer struggle. After Baltimore’s playoff exit, he learns his father’s cancer is in remission, inspiring Tarasco to persevere. With a crowded outfield and a potential trade, Tarasco remains the odd man out as spring training opens.
Chris Webber scored 31 points as the Washington Wizards defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 96-86. Calbert Cheaney added 21 points, Red Strickland 19 and Kobe Bryant limited to four baskets. Shaquille ONeal had 28 points 15 rebounds but LA could not close the gap. The win lifts Washington above .500 and into ninth in the East, while Los Angeles finishes a six game road trip at 3-3.
The Mount St Mary's women meet St Francis NY at 5 30 p m in the NEC opening round. First two rounds are at St Francis Pa Loretto Pa. Mount stands 14 12 and beat St Francis NY twice this season 63 45 and 70 61.
Two Frederick City natives earned ACC recognition on Monday. Terence Morris of Thomas Johnson and the University of Maryland received honorable mention on the All-ACC freshman basketball team, while Nikki Teasley of St. John’s and the University of North Carolina topped the All-ACC women’s freshman list. Maryland pair Rodney Elliott and Laron Profit and Virginia’s Curtis Staples on the third team, Staples having played at St. John’s Prospect Hall for one year.
Middletown boys beat Bethesda Chevy Chase 70 53 in the Class 2A West region quarterfinal at Middletown after a coach ejection, while the Middletown girls routed BCC 57 28 behind stifling defense. Girls advance to Urbana regional semifinal. boys to Urbana next day. Brandenburg led with 21 points and 11 rebounds.
WHEATON Thomas Johnson turned a slow start into a dominant defensive game. TJ defeated John F Kennedy 62-35 in the Class 3A West quarterfinals as Levi Watkins led with 20 points and seven rebounds. Chad Dickman added 13 points and Tyler Johnson 12 rebounds.
Walkersville's Justin Krajewski scored 16 and Mike Hinnant nine as Poolesville beat Hammond 48-35 after a fourth quarter rally. Oakland Mills edged Catoctin 54-52 in Columbia as Merico posted 11 points and 11 assists, while Shriner led Catoctin with 12 rebounds.
Urbana Hawks defeated Fort Hill 77 26 at Cumberland Urbana improves to 17 6 and hosts Middletown at 7 pm Wednesday in the regional semifinal Becky Boteler and Mary Kate Lenz led Urbana with 12 points each Lenz pulled down 12 rebounds and Faller added six steals Walkersville Lions beat Einstein 33 points by Demirer propelled a 25 4 fourth quarter run to clinch a regional semifinal against Francis Scott Key Kennedy and Poolesville won their quarters Poolesville advances to face Forestville or Glenelg while Oakland Mills ousted Catoctin 56 22 in a regional quarterfinal.
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