Pentagon eyes new base closures and force cuts
The Pentagon plans a post Cold War overhaul including two new rounds of base closures possibly in 1999 and 2001, reducing the active duty force by 60 000 and trimming warplane purchases. Lawmakers may oppose, while officials cite a need to fund high tech weaponry with about 15 billion dollars annually over four years. Secretary Cohen to unveil Quadrennial Defense Review findings May 19.
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Project Craft Graduation Faces Funding Cut
SABILLASVILLE youths at Victor Cullen Academy completed a 21 week Project Craft program teaching construction and math skills. They wore caps and gowns for graduation as the program risks ending without new state funds after a federal $500,000 Home Builders Institute grant expired.
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County predicts $3.4 million surplus by end of FY
Frederick County projects a $3.4 million surplus at fiscal year end as it reports $149 million collected of $183 million through Q3. Property tax revenue exceeds budget by $1 million, income tax lags with $30.4 million of $59 million. Bid for a 20 cent property tax increase for 1998 eyed with a rate hearing May 20 at Weinberg Center.
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Doug Browning
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Long-Parker Selected Frederick County Teacher of the Year
Norvis Long-Parker, a Hillcrest Elementary art teacher and Hood College adjunct, wins Frederick County Teacher of the Year for developing the Galleria and securing an artist in residence. She will compete for Maryland and national honors, with the state winner announced Oct. 3 after May 27 proceedings.
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County Officials Debate Fast-Tracking School Construction
Frederick County commissioners and the Board of Education weighed bypassing state approval to accelerate school building amid rising enrollments. President Mark Hoke opposed spending without planning approval, while Terre Roy Rhoderick urged considering the move as a way to stay ahead, noting Maryland funds about 65 percent of projects. Dr Yale Stenzler described planning approval as a state obligation, with anticipated reimbursement in two to three years.
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Five Years to Find a Family for Jesse Hawley
Jesse Hawley, 18, recalls a troubled path through foster care and a failed group home before finding stability with the Redmond family in Prince George's County. After moving in, he formed a bond with the Redmonds, who plan to adopt him after college, as DSS struggled to place him.
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Jesse Hawley
Inside The Frederick News Post recycled edition blurb
The Frederick News Post promotes its daily edition printed on 100 percent recycled paper. The notice highlights sustainability and the newspaper’s commitment to reuse and recycle materials.
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Frederick News Post
Frederick alderman candidates push back on Kreissig remark
Keith Krause and Donna Kuzemchak, candidates for aldermen in Frederick's fall elections, rebutted Alderman Jon Kreissig's suggestion that young families may hinder service. In a recent interview, Kreissig wondered about re election and the pool of good candidates, while Krause stressed concern for capable successors and pledged continued public service.
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