Frederick County Library board proposes 22 percent budget hike
The Frederick County Library Board outlined a preliminary fiscal 1994 budget seeking a 22 percent increase, including a $33,650 new computer system shared with Frederick Community College, 16 and 10 terminal setups, four more full time staff and two part time staff for Walkersville and Middletown branches, and $236,000 more for printed materials. The plan faces skeptical reaction from County Commissioners who may withhold $74,000 state Social Security funds. a long-range plan also contemplates expanding C. Burr Artz Library and potential Urbana or Thurmont and Emmitsburg branch changes.
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Water line project eyed to widen Shookstown Road
Residents await funding and permission as a 3.7 million plan to widen the street from two to four lanes also includes Shookstown Road. construction could begin next year. Montevue Lane to Meadowdale Lane would gain a new water line and connections from the main are waived, with a$2000 hookup for Montevue Lane residents before the project. State testing shows trichloroethylene in wells and springs above federal limits, while Fort Detrick provides drinking water and officials seek other contamination sources such as a past dry cleaning operation.
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Clinton pledges support in changing world
President Clinton reaffirmed U.S. global role and fundamental interests as administrations change. He warned opponents not to doubt American resolve during the transition and spoke before heading to Camp David for a long weekend.
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Bush
Camp David
Incinerator costs probe sparks landfill debate in Potomac area
Debates over a Potter trash incinerator rise as costs reach at least seven million dollars with potential additional twenty six million already spent. Critics favor an integrated disposal plan with recycling. Local group North Potomac Citizens Association urges alternatives while Laytonsville landfill continues to receive waste.
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Dickerson
Laytonsville
Debbie Levi
North Potomac Citizens Association
County addresses racial attacks in schools community forums
Students report ongoing racial attacks and the county responds through school counselors and a Minority Affairs Committee. Dr. Lockhart explains counseling for victims and perpetrators including history lessons, while Earl Robbins Jr. notes forums have opened communication and the panel acts as a watchdog to promote healthy race relations and proactive dispute handling.
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Robbins Jr
Robbins
Board of Education
Bartlett claims lead with tight county margin
Bartlett edged Hattery by 13 votes overall while margins in Woodville soared. Bartlett beat the state delegate by 5 745 votes in his district, 18 212 to 12 467. A further 1 767 ballots went to write-ins or abstentions, preventing Hattery from reaching 40 percent in the Annapolis district.
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Mr. Hattery
Woodville
Annapolis
Ballot turnout reports show 2107 voters in precinct
Final ballot difference between the two tables was 40 people. More than 78 percent of registered voters, a total of 2107, turned out according to returns. Mrs Pratt said she only learned of the Hillcrest problem Wednesday. Her office faces budget limits on hiring election judges, restricting them to the minimum necessary.
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Pratt
Hillcrest
Aldermen mull strict tree rules and Sister Cities plans
Changes continued from page one push a rigid tree planting rule for developers. The aldermen heard a Sister Cities Committee report promoting Frederick’s ties with foreign cities and its plan to incorporate as a not-for-profit to better pursue international business and cultural relations.
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Frederick
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