Museum seeks 50000 from county for Civil War Medicine
Frederick County Commissioners consider a 50000 request from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine to support educational programs and artifact conservation. Robert E. Gearinger, museum board president, said extra staffing would help recruit educators and interpreters and may unlock federal funds tied to broader education offerings. He noted existing success but a pinch in funding limits expansion.
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National Museum of Civil War Medicine
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Veteran parade kickoff as Lowry nears 100 years old
Sherman Lowry, WWI veteran and parade marshal, prepares for the 65th Veterans Day tribute amid a busy week that includes his upcoming 100th birthday on November 14. He expects to attend, joking that someone should pick him up if he cannot walk to the reviewing stand. A life member of VFW and American Legion, he also plans suppers at the Masons and First Methodist Church.
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County revenue to rise 8.9 million for FY 1999
Comptroller Doug Browning said county revenues will be 8.9 million higher in fiscal 1999 than the current year, with total FY 1999 revenues projected at 1,048 million. The boost includes an 841 million fund balance from FY 1997 and anticipated increases in property and income taxes, while growth is kept conservative. Browning urged allocating 14 million for a county employee step movement.
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Frederick County
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Lawmakers Near Agreement on State School Aid Plan
Annapolis Md lawmakers move toward consensus on a statewide school aid funding plan proposed by state school superintendent Nancy Grasmick. The plan would boost funding, with emphasis on schools serving high numbers of poor students and English learners, and assigns aid increases across districts from Montgomery County to Talbot County. Speaker Casper Taylor backs the move toward equitable distribution, aiming to avoid intra legislative battles.
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General Assembly
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Prince George’s County
Casper Taylor
Grasmick
Montgomery County
Talbot County
State school aid at a glance plan totals 46 million
A new 46 million plan would distribute funds to public schools across Maryland counties and jurisdictions. Excludes 1 million not allocated by county. amounts shown for Allegany Anne Arundel Baltimore City Baltimore County Calvert Caroline Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Garrett Harford Howard Kent Montgomery Prince Georges Queen Anne St Mary Somerset Talbot Washington Wicomico Worcester reflect county allocations and totals.
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Talbot
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Salmonella deaths tied to church dinner in Maryland
Two elderly women died after a Sunday church event in Chaptico St Marys County linked to salmonella from stuffed ham with kale cabbage and spices. About 1 400 people ate the meal and at least 622 fell ill. 35 remained hospitalized as autopsies proceed to confirm the cause. Investigators focus on ham and stuffing as the outbreak\r
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St Mary’s County
Martin Wasserman
State Department of Health
Washington Post
St Mary’s Hospital
Physicians Memorial Hospital
Mary Novotny
St. Mary’s County
No regrets Losers found campaign enlightening experience
In Frederick, candidates who didn’t win a city election describe the experience as valuable and educational. Republican James Lee praised the process as costly yet rewarding and said more civic involvement is warranted through boards and commissions. Democrat Alan Imhoff emphasized meeting people and addressing downtown issues, including foot traffic and local education. John Tregoning noted the campaign offered him further opportunities, with more details continued on Page 4-8.
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John Tregoning
Absentee ballots fail to alter Frederick election outcome
Absentee votes Thursday did not change results from Tuesday's Frederick general elections. Mayor Jim Grimes, a Republican, led with 129 more votes than Democratic challenger Frances Baker who had 106. Aldermen results shifted little with Democrats Meta Nash and Blaine Young gaining 135 and 134 votes, while Republican Joseph Baldi had 119. Willam Hall and Donna Kuzemchak followed with 112 and continued on Page A-3.
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Frances Baker
Board of Aldermen
Meta Nash
Blaine Young
Joseph Baldi
Willam Hall
Donna Kuzemchak
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