Family seeks funds for Brian Gordon bone marrow transplant
The Gordon family faces a costly transplant for Brian Gordon after chemotherapy. While Jessica fights cerebral palsy and declines, the family pursues Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage and donations. Six fundraisers run through December with raffles and a Flower Hill fundraiser set at Criswell Chevrolet to raise money for Brian and the cause.
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Gordons
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Cordon
State
Isurance Commission
Brian
Criswell Chevrolet
Quince Orchard Road
Gaithersburg
ULF
United Leukodystrophy Foundation
Brian Gordon
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Flower Hill Way
Cemetery vandalism mars church anniversary on Foxville Road
At Foxville Church Road cemetery veterans from the Spanish American War are buried there. During an anniversary celebration vandalism damaged several tombstones, some broken in multiple pieces, alarming attendees. The church plans to notify relatives if possible while the Frederick County Sheriff's Office investigates.
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Carolyn Fishack
Foxville Church Road
Ms. Fishack
Wolfe
Frederick County
County weighs landfill finances and tire charges plan
The county projects 3.5 million dollars in dumping fees this year to fund landfill costs, with 15 to 16 million needed for capital projects in three years. Plans include leachate pond work, site capping, and new landfill costs. Changes may include higher fees or removing small-load exemptions.
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Mr. Gray
Frederick County Roads Board Targets Stop Sign Theft
Frederick County officials pressed proposals to curb sign theft and vandalism, discussing stamping signs with their cost and labeling them as property of the county. Stolen and defaced signs cost about $100,000 yearly, with epoxy costs for graffiti and limited enforcement noted.
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Frederick County
Summers
Highway Department
Charles Smith
Linton
Mr. Linton
Sheriff's Department
Controversy over Delaplaine lease limits art display in Frederick
Frederick officials debated trimming the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center lease to curb offensive art while approving a 90 year pact unchanged from an early proposal. Crum says the long lease reassures donors and seeds future support as renovation begins. Renovation will run in phases with art shown in active sections. First occupancy expected about a year after work starts. About $2 million needed. $1.2 million raised so far.
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Frederick
Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
Arts Center
Crum
Soviet Leader Claims Military Cuts and Peace Motive
Mr Shevardnadze told lawmakers of a planned 500000 man drawdown and asserted no Soviet soldiers will take part in any military actions. He floated dissolving military blocs in Europe through NATO Warsaw Pact talks while stressing all obligations remain in force.
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Shevardnadze
Europe
NATO
Warsaw Pact
Soviet Union
Forre
School board to discuss English education plan
Frederick County school board will hold a Tuesday meeting at 7 p.m. in the 115 E Church St office to explore federal grants for English as a second language. About 125 students could benefit from a resource teacher, two tutors, instructional materials, and a summer program. Susan Helm Smith can provide details at 654-1331.
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E. Church &J
Frederick County
Susan Helm Smith
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