Babbitt on the battlefield Save our Civil War history
Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt urged Congress to fund land purchases near Monocacy National Battlefield to preserve Civil War history. The plan seeks half a million dollars to acquire the Thomas property with local grass roots support urged by Babbitt and officials at a Maryland gathering.
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Babbitt
Bill Clinton
Congress
Monocacy National Battlefield
Interior
Bruce Babbitt
Best Farm
Frederick
Thomas
Commissioners order study on discrimination
Frederick County commissioners voted to study discrimination instead of expanding protections. The unanimous decision ends the Human Relations Commission push to add sexual orientation to protected classes for housing and jobs. A July 1 2000 report to the board could lead to a new bill in the next session.
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Frederick County
Human Relations Commission
David Gray
HRC
Gray
Lydell Scott
City adopts fire prevention code in Frederick
The City of Frederick adopted a fire prevention code to take effect November 1, creating a city fire plan review and inspection program. Fire protection engineer Steve Krone, hired at about 45000 annually, will implement the code. Aldermen promoted Cpl. Andrew Dewese to sergeant and approved police academy candidates. A Memorandum of Understanding with the State Highway Administration funds a trail stream from Key Parkway to Waterford Park.
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Frederick
Gary Hessong
Frederick County
Hessong
Steve Krone
Heong
University of Maryland
Northern Virginia
Dallas
Texas
Krone
Tion
San Antonio
Cpl
Andrew W. Dewese
Patrick Paul Arotin
Paul Wilfrid Beliveau Jr
Keith Thomas Donovan
Duane Scott Brtter
Jason Michael Essel
Christopher John Herman
Martin David Holt Jr
Ronald Maldonado Jiminez
Gregory Thomas Loftis
Steven Anthony Petruzzello
Jeffrey David Putman
Heather Lynn Richter
Erica Lee Saylor
Scott Shepardson
Charles Aaron Snyder
Chad Alan Sowers
Patrick Aaron Taylor
State Highway Administration
Key Parkway
Waterford Park
Debate on non-partisan primaries in Frederick
The Frederick debate on non-partisan elections drew a small audience at City Hall. Former mayor Paul Gordon urged open elections to boost turnout, while Robert Kresslein argued the current system persuades no clear advantage. Gordon cited 16 percent potential new voters. Kresslein cited research suggesting open primaries may lower turnout.
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Frederick
City Hall
League of Women Voters
Paul Gordon
Robert Kresslein
Gordon
Kresslein
Hood College breaks ground on science and tech center
Hood College began construction of the Hudson Science and Technology Center, a $17 million project funded by Hudson Trust with $13 million, the state $3 million, and Whitaker Foundation $1 million. The Georgian Revival building aims to elevate science within liberal arts and is slated to open next fall, with design by William C. Wilson Associates Inc. of Boston.
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Tilanthi Jayawardena
Hood
Sri Lanka
Hudson Science and Technology Center
Hudson Trust
Whitaker Foundation
Hodmi
Hodmi Smear Form d 8 & Secon
Project Architec
William ‘Ylison
Associated Architects Inc
Boston
Frost Bites Dahlias Along Catoctin Hollow Road
Early fall frosts have damaged colorful dahlias in a field along Catoctin Hollow Road while autumn foliage remains as the blooms fade.
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Catoctin Hollow Road
Local dancer Lauren Waters to perform at Kennedy Center
Lauren Waters, a local dancer, will perform at the Kennedy Center highlighting contemporary ballet pieces. The event showcases Waters in a solo followed by a duet with a guest artist, drawing attention from regional arts groups and patrons.
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Lauren Waters
Kennedy Center
Frederick County considers new taxes for legislative wish list
Five new taxes appear on Frederick County Commissioners’ legislative package to the General Assembly, including a 5 percent hotel and motel room tax proposed by the Frederick County Civic Federation to fund a planned tourism center. The panel also earmarked 2.5 million for construction and seeks 3.5 million from the state, while debating exemptions for small bed and breakfasts.
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Frederick County Commissioners
General Assembly
Frederick
Jan Gardner
Salary and perks debated for Frederick County school board
The Frederick County Commissioners seek state approval to raise school board pay to 3000 a year with a 1000 expense account and health benefits. If legislation passes, elected board members would receive the higher compensation when their terms begin. Current appointees earn 2500 to cover travel and expenses.
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Frederick County
General Assembly
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Land and Water Conservation Fund
Bill Green
Jack Craig
John Enfield
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Catoctin Mountain
Steve Miller
News-Post
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Eee Nee Eens
Bea Euenes
Anaes
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