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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1995
Page
4
Frederick County Planning and Zoning Commission narrowly upholds a plan to remove two future sewage treatment plant symbols from Quynn property south of Fish Hatchery Road and Sandower property north of Utica Road. A floating symbol replaces them after hours of testimony.
Conference committee member Len Barbara Mikulski announced that a compromise was reached to move ahead with consolidation. They must start searching for a site and develop a plan, permitting completion of another FDA campus.
Funeral services for Mrs. Marcie Ecker of Columbia, formerly Westminster, were at Westminster Church of the Brethren. The Rev Roy Johnson officiated with Doris Albaugh on organ and Debbie Henning on flute. Grandchildren and daughters shared remembrances. Interment at Meadow Branch Cemetery near Westminster. The cost was about 9 million.
Mount Airy officials discussed including Frederick County in the New Market tax district to boost funding. Croneburg urged taxing the county portion, while Hoke opposed, citing a possible tax cut. Mayor Johnson sought an exemption, noting town residents already support the fire company with 55,000 dollars in funding. Rhoderick moved to exclude Frederick County residents from tax bills and to amend the fire tax ordinance.
Ozone control program shifts to simpler tail pipe tests after computer glitches and legislative quarrel delay a stricter dynamometer run. Tests begun on about 1,800 state cars show 15 to 20 percent failing, with many aspects such as fuel system pressure tests sidelined and waivers kept at $150 for another year. Cars may volunteer for the dynamometer, then reattempt tail pipe tests if needed, and test fees drop to 12 dollars this year before rising in June 1996.
Dr. Chase, son of a B Company platoon sergeant, began a self funded history of his father’s unit after hearing veterans’ concerns. He financed the 1993 effort, aiming for a May 8 V E Day release, and has sold over 150 copies. The book relies on National Archives material and interviews, with sales at Sugarloaf Trading Co. for 40 dollars.
The Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association notes an amendment to the fire and rescue tax district ordinance is scheduled to go before the public in June for consideration at a hearing.
The commission outlined ongoing projects including the Airport Drive extension East Street to Patrick Street, South Street extension, Monocacy Boulevard Bridge, Carroll Creek Park, Shookstown Road phase II upgrade and various airport improvements. They plan to finish fiscal year 1996 funding requests by Friday and may revisit project funding later.
Frederick County marks National EMS Week with Vince and Larry at the Francis Scott Key Mall. EMS personnel will explain duties and hand out literature, show safety videos, and display diagrams detailing the EMS system and care for serious injuries. Jim Morgan chairs the EMS committee. Events run Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. May 14 20.
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