Board Keeps Impressions Reading Series in Frederick Schools
The Frederick County Board of Education voted 16 1 to keep the Holt Impressions Reading Series in grades one through four amid a nine hour appeal process. Only Samuel Koski opposed, citing concerns. Appellants argued the books promote religion and negative values, while the board noted policy ambiguity over teachers guides and instructional materials.
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Congress overrides Bush veto on cable price bill
Congress votes to override President Bush on a cable price re regulation bill. The FCC must set rates in monopolistic markets within 180 days and promote competition to lower consumer bills. Supporters say lower rates will follow. Bush and opponents warn of stifled competition and higher costs.
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James P. Mooney
National Cable Television Association
Bob Dole
Frost Touches Outlying Areas Across Frederick County
Maryland State Police in Frederick logged a 40 degree low in the city while outlying places such as Emmitsburg recorded frost on windshields. Forecasters expect clear skies with scattered frost tonight and lows in the upper 30s. Wednesday should bring sun and warmer highs near the upper 60s. The 10 day outlook shows below normal temperatures with highs mostly in the low to mid 60s.
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Emmitsburg
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Commissioners seek pay raises for county officials
Frederick County Commissioners urge the local General Assembly delegation to consider salary increases for elected officials including the commissioners sheriff and orphans court judges. If approved, raises would take effect after the 184 election and would set salaries for four years.
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Last-minute voter registers in Frederick County
Unregistered voters rush to meet a 9 p.m. deadline for the 1992 presidential election. Chuck Graham, 28, beat the 5 p.m. limit by about two minutes at Winchester Hall and became the county’s last registrant. Officials describe record turnout and intense late-day activity across Maryland.
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Frederick County
Frederick
Maxine Pratt
Rapes Probe Underway in Frederick City
Frederick police say they are continuing two rapes on the south side and partnering with Maryland State Police on a third near Shockley Drive. The suspect, a black man in his 30s, 3 foot 10 inches to 6 feet tall, is charged with weapons in all three assaults. Victims were approached at night, one from behind, with guidance urging women to travel in pairs and use well lit areas while investigators seek tips.
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Shockley Drive
Catoctin
Willow Avenues
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Fieldpointe Apartments
Center Street
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County to shut three neighborhood health clinics
Frederick County will close its Emmitsburg Brunswick and Woodsboro Health Department clinics this month affecting more than 650 women and children. Many clients lack medical insurance and private doctors are unlikely to take on their cases. Closures on Oct 16 23 and 23 will shift services to the county health department headquarters at 350 Montevue Lane, raising concerns about transportation for low income residents and access to maternity and child health care.
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Emmitsburg
Brunswick
Woodsboro
Coppermine Road
Brunswick Clinic
E. Potomac St
Seton Avenue
Ellen Ristorcelli
Health
Health Department
Montevue Lane
Mrs. Brown
Frederick County Proposes $5200 Impact Fee for New Homes
Frederick County Commissioners consider a $5,200 impact fee on new homes to fund schools roads and parks. Proposed charges vary by project type with $5,200 for single family homes and $1,770 per apartment plus different rates for townhouses and commercial developments. The plan, by Tischler and Associates, awaits December action with a public hearing set for Dec 7.
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Frederick to seek legalized blackjack and bigger bonding
Frederick County commissioners unveiled a legislative wish list to the General Assembly, seeking legalized blackjack under the county gaming ordinance and authority to issue up to 25 000 without bids. They also want a 20 million bond increase over two years for Urbana High School slated for 1995, New Design Road, and a Walkersville Mount Pleasant elementary project. A July 7 hearing at Winchester Hall will review the package as they push for more power for county actions and planning commission voting changes.
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Frederick County
General Assembly
Winchester Hall
Mark Sneadner
Urbana High School
Walkersville
Mount Pleasant
Lee Koontz
Ronald Sundergill
Planning Commission
Poolesville Indians Top Walkersville Lions In Area Soccer
In a district high school soccer matchup the Poolesville Indians defeated the Walkersville Lions in a closely played game. The result highlights local action as winter schedules wrap and prep teams chase bragging rights in the region.
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Poolesville Indians
Walkersvile Lions
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