Historic Inn appeal stirs Ross House site debate in Frederick
Residents and officials clash over Myers plan to run an inn near Court Square two houses from the Clustered Spires. Opponents cite residential character and nuisance concerns while supporters cite preservation value and demonstrated use at Tyler House. The planning board will decide at the July meeting due to June quorum issues.
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Tyler House
Frederick
Miller
Wiliam H. Convey
Myers
Ross
Dr. Convey
Paul Phillips
Mr. Phillips
Court Square
Ceresville
Philip Hoagland
Michel
Music programs face cuts and delays in county schools
County school officials acknowledge resource limits and plan to reduce formal music classes while expanding early exposure through optional offerings. Since 1988 the share of students in band or orchestra has fallen from 76 percent to about 50 percent, with middle schools showing stronger band and chorus despite weaker overall orchestra interest. Committees will report findings before year end as educators seek ways to seed future programs, even as orchestra director Damon Dye warns that cutting roots risks losing the musical tree.
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Dr. Morgan
Lewistown
Myersville
Morgan
Walkersville
Ritchie plans worker placement and BRAC moves to October 1998
Detrick James LaFleur aims to place every willing worker at Ritchie in public or private sector jobs by the October 1998 closing. Approved funding supports a new clinic, warehouse, admin building, and barracks to accommodate added personnel as units move in.
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James LaFleur
Ritchie
Army
Detrick
1106Th Army Signal Brigade
111Th Army Signal Battalion
Defense Information Systems Agency
Western Hemisphere
Information Systems Engineering Command
Continental
United States
Technology Applications Office
Pentagon
BRAC
Congress
Odor prompts concerns on hillside near East All Saints
A Street resident and East All Saints neighbor describe a strong foul smell on Sunday, likened to a dead animal, raising fears of a homeless population on the hillside. Greyhound station co-owner Fred Wegenroth recalls initial sewer fears then notes a bulldozer and a grain-like odor affecting customers.
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East All Saints
David Thompson
Greyhound
Fred Wegenroth
Gas tax repeal passes House amid mixed signals on prices
The House approves a temporary gas tax rollback seen as relief for motorists, while Democrats and Republicans clash over broader tax cuts. President Clinton hints he would sign measures if sent together. Analysts expect a 2 to 6 cent drop by July 4 as Iraq oil-for-food deal alters markets.
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House
Clinton
Congress
Tom DeLay
Texas
GOP
Energy Department
Senate
Bob Dole
George Miller
D-Calif
Dick Gephardt
Dmo
Bill Archer
R-Texas
United Nations
Iraq
Federal Energy Information Administration
Computer Petroleum Corp of
St Paul
Mianu
Fire tax funds eyed for ambulance purchase rejected by officials
Ending fund balance was projected to reach 114000 after surplus, with a request to buy an ambulance this fiscal year denied by county commissioners. A 1997 budget also proposed a 125000 ambulance. Debate centered on needs versus past purchases and staffing limits. Association president Edie Rinehart defended transparency and denied plans to cut the tax rate, while votes split on reducing the rate.
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Sneadner
Nash
The
Fire and Rescue Association
Edie Rinehart
Association
School board awards contracts for math gear, buses, gas
The school board approved open and specific contracts totaling 27,052.47 for graphics calculators 93,189.25 for Walkersville Elementary window replacements 85,291.20 for unleaded gasoline and issued open awards to 11 firms for science equipment and supplies plus Ameridata for computer file servers and peripherals enabling wider public use of the gym.
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Walkersville Ele
Missing 200 pound chicken recovered in Salisbury
A 200 pound chicken stolen from a Salisbury front yard was found on a playground near its owner’s home after an anonymous tip. Police said the bird had been painted red and white with a cigarette in its mouth and a beer can nearby. The owner, who asked to remain anonymous, was glad to have the chicken back and noted no serious harm beyond the paint.
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Salisbury
Mike Elliott
Wicomico County
Liposuction: Popular cosmetic procedure and the tumescent method
Liposuction is praised as simple and safe with the tumesc ent technique using salt water injections to ease surgery. It targets near normal weight individuals with stubborn fat pockets and requires skin elasticity, outpatient anesthesia, brief recovery, and a supporting elastic garment for about a month.
Astronauts Release Satellite From Space Shuttle Endeavour
Space Center Houston reports astronauts aboard Endeavour released a small eight pound aluminum satellite designed to orient via Earth's magnetic field. The 14 hour, three day test aims to prove self orientation without jets, using radar tracking from 2000 feet away and ground control, with future cost reduction in mind.
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Endeavour
Earth
NASA
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