Byron recalls base closures as heart wrenching task
Former Congresswoman Beverly Byron spoke to the Rotary Club of Frederick about her work on the Military Base Closure and Realignment Commission. She described tough choices, including closing a Philadelphia clothing factory employing 900 people, and highlighted human costs, community impacts, and moments of gratitude from workers.
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Beverly Byron
Rotary Club
Frederick
Byron
Annapolis
Viejo
Calif
Philadelphia
Oakland
Fort Detrick
Charleston
S.C
K.I. Sawyer
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Plattsburgh
High school teacher convicted of sex with students
Ronald Price, a 48 year old Northeast High social studies teacher in Pasadena, was convicted by a jury of sexually abusing three former students. He faced up to 76 years in prison with sentencing set for October 22. Accusers testified to repeated encounters both on and off school grounds.
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Annapolis
Ronald Price
Ney
Price
Northeast High School
Pasadena
Baltimore
William Mulford
Patricia
Mulford
All Saints Street Extension Could Link South Carroll Center
City officials discuss an interim transportation center at South Carroll Depot and a connecting access road to the Pear Wigan Teed Schaefer state office building to be built off South Carroll Street. Talks with the state are expected to wrap up in weeks. The All Saints Street extension may connect later with East Street. Improvements hinge on the timing of the new office project.
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South Carroll
Firme Pear Wigan Teed Schaefer
South Carroll Street
Gordon
All Saints Street
East Street
Mexican Teens Embrace Year Abroad At Catholic School
Mexican students begin a year at Visitation Academy in Frederick with English lessons, tap-dance practice, and strict supervision. They urge independence and language skills while missing family, bonding as sisters, and facing limited weekend freedoms and a small weekly allowance.
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Mexico
Paulina Hernandez
Mexico City
Fabio
Ieah
Paulina
America
Christine Anthony
Yale University
Louise McAleavy
Anthony
Aliz
Sherie Gomez
WdYk Mand Apps Etenanwes Sone Gacgica de
United States
Wal-Mart Depot Challenge Divides Harley Road Residents
Harley Road resident Dr. Eric Rice warned the proposed DPW salt depot could threaten nearby wells and streams from runoff and potential fuel leaks. Another resident Janet Zigler criticized the county for inadequate notice as a hastily organized petition drew opposition. The planning commission sided with residents 5 to 1, finding the site inconsistent with the comprehensive plan, with DPW able to appeal to the county commissioners. DPW director Robert Hayes weighed whether to appeal.
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Harley Road
Eric Rice
Janet Zigler
DPW
Planning Commission
Robert Hayes
Recycling drives Maryland towns as MML hears pitch
Frederick County Maryland Municipal League members and county officials met for a dinner session focused on recycling and scholarships. County Commissioners President Ronald Sundergill urged ongoing town support for recycling and announced plans to expand curbside collection and add more drop-off centers next year. The league launched a $650 college scholarship for two county students, funded by $1,000 from the state MMI and local dues. Winners will be students with strong community service or municipal government study aims.
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Knoxville
Frederick County
Maryland Municipal League
Ronald Sundergill
Sundergill
Municipal League
Israel and PLO Near A Two Stage Peace Accord
The PLO resists a wording that would imply surrender to Israeli terms while urging Palestinians toward reconstruction and restraint. A draft mutual recognition would press Arafat to declare Israel’s right to exist and to convene a council to endorse the statements. A separate plan outlines a two stage withdrawal from the Golan and a framework for a Jordanian border treaty with shared projects.
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Occupied Territories
PLO
Jerusalem
Mideast
Washington
Arafattos
Israel
Palestine National Council
Hadlam Tieden
Whatwise
Arafat
Golan Heights
Syria
Jordan
Fayez Tarawaeh
New Market OKs grass shoulders for roads
The town council approved an amendment allowing grass shoulders and swales along roads instead of closed drainage systems if the planning and zoning commission deems it esthetically pleasing. Other actions include replacing no trespassing signs at the fire pond near a school, appointing officials to town audit and commissions, and designating Oct 31 as trick or treat night from 6 to 8 pm with further business slated Sept 14.
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Town Planning Board
Masa Dennlelig Shae
Sion
North Alley
Ulartesiant
Summn Tims
Ron Rager
Kenny Smoyer
Planning Commission
Historic District Commission
Howard Wilson
Lawrence Romanell
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Fonb Bank
Beal
Préalenick Memorial Hospital
Frederick Coun
Agrcultural Society
the Great
Lions Club of
Hood College
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Hemer Roll
Lowntown United Methodist Church
Theat Tapes
Antes Trick Comer, Inc
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Proderch
Marland
HM Mayor
Visitation Academy
Vansenee
Melissa Fernandez
Melissa
Wal-Mart
MML
Fran Baker
Ott aTaly
Carroll Creek
Frederck
RED Cross
S. Carroll St. Frederick
Sa & Batet
Fuji
Don
Polaroid Captiva SE
Hewe
Inde
Barri
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