05 Nov 1991
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1991
Page
1
Voters turnout was light on a special election day as residents faced a charter rule vote. The day drew few ballots with many streets and lawns appearing quiet while election signs stood in place.
Frederick County Commissioners make East Street extension the top priority, tied to state gas tax changes by Gov. Schaefer. Bypass delays push to No. 2, with eight-year wait cited. Development plans hinge on Circle Cos. bid for a 12 acre site south of Carroll Creek. Voters begin casting ballots, polls close at 8 pm, results later tonight.
Arab and Israeli delegates left Madrid without a date or site for the next talks as Israel insisted on keeping the Golan Heights. Washington is expected to pick a venue, possibly the United States, to continue face-to-face negotiations.
Frederick County Board of Education faces a Monday deadline as County Commissioners refuse to waive the final 550 000 dollars of a 3 55 million request to cover an estimated 5 4 million shortfall. Commissioners approved 2 7 million in cuts earlier and anticipate more reductions, while board president Edgar Larson asks for relief and scheduling flexibility.
Frederick County Teachers Association president Jack Patterson said Monday he will offer no salary reductions beyond the elimination of the June 1992 raise proposed last week by the school board. The board asked for $1.1 million in cuts, and removing the 3.25 percent raise would save $234,000. The board had already cut $2.7 million from non-salary items, bringing total savings near $3.0 million.
Frederick city overpaid four retired employees and delayed November pension checks after a misinterpreted city resolution on sick leave credits. Mayor Gordon and city officials say the error inflated back payments and shifted pension costs upward. One retiree refuses a letter while others await corrected checks and potential repayments.
Firemen battled hot spots across Cunningham Falls State Park as investigators work to determine the weekend blaze’s origin. The fire scorched 3 acres at Cunningham Falls and 30 to 35 acres near Thormont, with crews using chainsaws to fell charred trees and secure lines. Park officials say conditions remain tinderbox due to low rainfall and limited water.
A dry slate says clear and quite cold tonight with temperatures dipping to 15 to 20. Wednesday will bring increasing dowdiness and ret 4o cold with highs around the 40s. Maryland weather and map appear on Page. A teen-ager gathering from four states convened in Union Bridge for a one day reded school. For species and ae see Agriculture, page.
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