Artist Miss Helen Smith Dies at 103 in Frederick
Helen L. Smith, a noted Frederick landscape painter and longtime civic figure, died at Vindobona Nursing Home at age 103. Born January 21, 1894, she taught at Hood College and ran an art shop, painting scenes of local landmarks like Rose Hill Manor and Carroll Creek. She chaired Tasker's Chance Garden Club, helped found the Zonta Club, and earned several honors including honorary degrees from Hood and Mount St. Mary’s.
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Witness Testimony Sways Whitman Murder Case in Maryland
Frederick County jurors heard that Rachel Irene Whitman knew of a plan to kill Adrian Pilkington on June 17, 1996. Prosecutors say she aided the plot with encouragement and gloves used in the stabbing, while defense argues she may have been a surprised teen. Four teens confront murder charges. Jensen and Wooldridge are already convicted, Nance to be tried.
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Frederick County Population Grows Steadily to 179,327
Frederick County Maryland remains the eighth most populated and third fastest growing county in the state. US Census Bureau estimates released today place the July 1 1996 population at 179,327, a 194 percent rise since April 1990. County planning director James Shaw says growth is consistent and reflects about 5 000 people yearly, with projections to surpass 200 000 by century's end.
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Planners Reject CIP Plan for School Capacity Gaps
County planning commission rejects proposed six year capital improvements plan after finding it funds under 60 percent of the school board request. The board sought 211 million, the plan includes 125 million, with 1 million yearly needed for roofs and equipment and 2,400 elementary, 1,260 middle, and 2,200 high school seats planned.
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Weinberg Center New Board Seeks Community Input Start
The Weinberg Center for the Arts board and staff convened a fresh start with new user groups, focusing on committee setup and admin tasks. Members vote to dedicate half the regular meetings to public comment while emphasizing support for director Jade Wu and a unified board stance.
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Hockey Playing Priest Proud At Mount St Marys
Father Jim Donohue a Mount St Marys College priest and theology professor skates in pickup games at Frederick Sport and Ice Arena. Known for speed and skill he jokes about past pace while his Mount colleagues and students admire his puck handling and calm humor as he shares stories of Wayne Gretzky and his Canadian roots.
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