U.S. weighs options to extend Bosnia mission
Defense Secretary Perry and General Shalikashvili outlined three options to extend the Bosnia mission beyond current plans. Troops will not withdraw until mid March with 15,000 on the ground and 7,500 by February 1, while a 3,000 member cover force remains to protect troops. European allies propose one to two more years.
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Bosnia
Defense
William Perry
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Clinton
Shalikashvili
Perry
Local Charity Giving Up Slightly in Frederick County
Community groups report steady support despite statewide declines. Salvation Army local giving rises 8 percent this year while donors study allocations carefully. Becky Day of the Community Foundation of Frederick County notes donors seek impact and value before gifting, with ACS confirming questions on research funding and costs.
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Butch Mallard
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Frederick County
Becky Day
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Debbie Douglas
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American Cancer Society
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Frederick awards airport upgrade contract to Concrete General
Frederick officials awarded a 699740 contract to Concrete General of Gaithersburg to begin the first physical upgrade of Frederick Municipal Airport under a 20 year master plan. The FAA grant funds 1400 feet of Taxiway A while the 5220 foot taxiway is built in stages. Construction starts next spring with safety measures and runway threshold adjustments to limit airport closures.
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Frederick
Concrete General
Yarnell P. Wastler & Sons
Richard F. Kline
Federal Aviation Administration
Charles Abell
Abell
Ritchie Survey Finds Most Base Risk Free
A Fort Ritchie survey identified six areas needing checks for unexploded bombs and shells but found most of the fort essentially risk free. The Army draft report confirmed officials’ suspicions, with base transition coordinator Bill Spigler noting minimal unexploded ordnance beyond the six areas.
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Ritchie
Fort Ritchie
Army
Bill Spigler
In the Street festival to feature Prettiest Legs contest
Frederick organizers expect 15 to 25 participants in the Prettiest Legs contest part of In the Street festival. Sue Thomas says the event renamed to avoid old wording and will judge by crowd reaction with both men and women competing. Michael Allan Cruse, a past winner, seeks fresh rivalry while performers tied to Tiny Tim are off due to a heart attack. Debbie Backer notes children’s activities and two reggae bands as other festival highlights.
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Griffs Landing
Sue Thomas
South Market Street
Michael Allan Cruse
Thomas
Tiny Tim
Debbie Backer
Ms Backer
Michael Cruse
Mr. Cruse
Frederick school dress code changes give principals new authority
Frederick County Public Schools consider policy changes to let principals ban clothing deemed disruptive. The Board of Education will vote October 21, with drafts supporting optional uniforms and stricter limits on revealing attire and concealed items.
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Frederick County
Board of Education
Singanore High School
Michael Trout
Trout
Frederick County Sees More Students Eligible for Free Lunch
Frederick County schools report a rising share of students qualify for free or reduced price meals. Superintendent Jack Dale cites poverty trends and links to academic performance. About 4,643 students, roughly 13 percent of 34,000, will receive lunch assistance this year, with eligibility thresholds tied to household income and poverty levels.
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Jack Dale
Department of Social Services
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