07 Sep 1996
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1996
Page
1
Residents brace as Potomac River is forecast to crest Sunday afternoon at 38 to 40 feet, about a foot above the 1972 Agnes level. Shelves and stocks move out as moving vans crowd Md. 28 while neighbors assist Lettie Shores after her hospital discharge.
Fran roared ashore with 115 mph winds devastating Wilmington area and barrier islands. At least 17 people died from falling trees floods and accidents. A 24hour curfew and power outages left residents without drinking water as cars boats and homes were destroyed along Carolina Beach Kure Beach Topsail Beach and Surf City.
Frederick County opens Orchard Grove Elementary on Ballenger Creek Pike after a four day delay due to winter construction setbacks. The $9.2 million school serves about 620 students in 1996 97 with capacity for 709 and relieves enrollment pressure at Hillcrest South Frederick and Ballenger Creek elementary schools. Principal Stephen Martin, formerly Thurmont Elementary leader, led decisions on color schemes and classroom layout, while preparing staff and blueprints for the new building.
A state task force weighing MSD funding options reviews whether local governments should contribute. Frederick County would face the heaviest burden under proposed formulas, while MSD may struggle without full state support. Leaders caution about unintended consequences if counties pay.
Donald Hiltner Sr 74 a Frederick businessman and former city alderman died Sept 5 at Atlantic General Hospital Berlin He served in World War II earning EAME Theatre Ribbon three battle stars and Good Conduct Ribbon He later served in the Korean War retiring as a captain in 1961 He opened Frederick Camera Shop and Hiltner Roelke Appliance and Furniture Store He was active in civic groups including All Saints Episcopal Church Frederick and various veterans and fraternal organizations Surviving are wife two children two grandchildren and two step siblings The family will receive friends Sept 7 2 p m to 4 p m and 7 p m to 9 p m at Keeney Basford Funeral Home Services Sept 9 at All Saints Episcopal Church Burial Mount Olivet Cemetery Memorials to Community Living Inc or All Saints Episcopal Church.
A compact summary notes sports content excerpts printed in the Frederick News Post on recycled paper. It references the paper’s sports portions and a light editorial note about the publication format.
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