Grimes Proposes $30 Million City Budget With Water Increase
Aldermen must approve by June 28 as Frederick Mayor James Grimes unveils a $30 million operating budget for the next fiscal year. Water rates would rise 10 percent while the property tax rate stays at $1.56 per $100 of assessed value. The plan funds five new positions including an extra police officer, with salary paid by federal grant money.
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Amber Meadows residents push to take back park
Frederick city officials cut the Amber Meadows park lights after residents report vandalism drugs and crime near the Opossumtown Pike and Amber Drive site. Alderman Jon Kreissig notes heavy use of lit courts while residents allege teens from outside drive in. Sgt. Donald Shankle cites 14 calls since March 1 plus a weekend fight. Residents plan a neighborhood watch and seek nighttime teen recreation programs.
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Smelser's last legislation faces veto by Schaefer
ANNAPOLIS Gov William Donald Schaefer is poised to veto Smelser's final term bill aimed at limiting the Maryland State Board of Education from funding costly programs. The administration cites policy reasons as the veto rationale while noting the governor plans to reject more than 40 bills today and over 100 overall.
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Thunderstorms disrupt Frederick area. daycare under construction damaged
A Wednesday afternoon thunderstorm darkened the Frederick area as 13 inches of rain fell overnight. A wind driven collapse damaged the under construction Frederick Community College daycare center, forcing Morgan Keller Construction crews to restart work. No injuries were reported and the $850,000 project, slated to open in August for about 69 children, faces a setback of weeks. Lightning also sparked a house fire on Jefferson Boulevard in Braddock Heights, with smoke seen from the roof and firefighter Dave Arnold injured in the response.
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McClellan bows out of Frederick County race
Frederick County State House delegation chairman James E. McClellan stunned supporters by announcing he will withdraw from re election just two weeks after re entering the race for District 3. At 68 he cites fatigue frustration and a lack of faith in district candidates as his reasons. He notes the 1994 legislative session was the best of his career and says he needs time for himself.
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Clinton ready to act on China trade issue
President Clinton signals readiness to extend normal trade relations with China without conditioning renewal on human rights progress. An administration official says he questions if trade is the best leverage, while Beijing rejects attaching conditions and urges a sensible decision.
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Frederick’s Garden Gates event heads downtown this weekend
Inside The News Weather notes a partly cloudy night with showers possible and cooler Friday highs in the 60s. The Greenhouse column announces Fredericks backyards feature “Beyond the Garden Gates” downtown this weekend, with page references and recycled paper note.
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Bartlett questions use of presidential helicopter for golf outing
Rep Roscoe Bartlett wrote to President Clinton asking why a presidential helicopter ferried White House aides to Holly Hills Country Club for a golf outing. He cited public expense concerns and referenced past outcry over government aircraft use while aides said they were scouting the course for a possible presidential visit. The White House said the trip was a normal scouting mission for a potential visit.
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Geography prodigy falls to older competitors
Washington Maryland map whiz Matthew Coyle, 11, loses in the final round of the 1994 National Geography Bee. The Mount Airy fifth grader is the youngest finalist in six years and can try again for a $25,000 scholarship before aging out at 14. Anders Knospe, 14, wins after a sudden-death challenge with Michael Bebow, 14, of Louisiana.
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