Controversy Over Adcock Case Divides Planning Board
In a divided 4-1 vote the front page A-1 debate over Commissioner Adcock's conduct continues. Gray accuses secret meetings and questions taped remarks while ESSROC lawyers call tampering allegations defamatory. Public comment sparks heated debate about personnel matters and procedure as calls for open deliberation clash with executive-session norms.
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Gray
Sundergill
Adcock
Planning Commission
Wilbur Ford
Winchester Hall
Attornees
Essroc
David Severn
Miles and Stockbridge
Mr. Gray
Gail Bowerman
John Mathias
Sue Ann Yingling
Commission
Marty Rice
Adcork
Plann Sion
Publc
City approves housing units and day care zoning proposal
City officers advance an amendment to expand housing units under the Frederick Housing Authority from 100 to a higher total for an alley project in the Rock Hill subdivision. They also continue deliberation on a zoning text change to define adult day care centers for the first time.
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Frederick Housing Authority
Ann Currens
Martha Young
Rock Hill Subdivision
Meyor
Apes Ae
Missing Germantown Woman Alzheimers Sought by MontCo Police
Montgomery County police search for Beatrice Sherman an elderly Germantown resident with Alzheimer’s missing since Thursday. She is white with white hair blue green eyes and was last seen in a white blouse green stripe khaki shirt one brown shoe a blue bedroom slipper and a white sock. Call Germantown District Station at (301) 840 2650 if seen.
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Montgomery County
Germantown
Beatrice Dorothy Sherman
Deakins Lane
Sherman
Public comments weigh permit costs for charity gaming
County officials heard input from volunteer fire departments veterans groups and tavern owners on proposed permit rules for limited forms of gaming including bingo tip jars and punch bags Fees would range from 30 to 1000 based on activity and duration and many speakers warned the costs would hurt small nonprofits and fundraising efforts Commenters urged clearer nonprofit definitions and questioned IRS status requirements while some raised questions about blackjack use despite state law
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Steve Ebner
Middletown
IRS
Visit to model reform school praised by residents
Mrs Stup praised Glen Mill School as polite and pleasant and said she would defy anyone to find better rooms. She, along with Sabillasville residents, plans another Glen Mill tour amid concerns about the Victor Cullen Center. Mr Sulchek urged visiting YSI's Town facility to gauge operations firsthand.
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Glen Mill
Pennsylvania Reform School
Stup
Victor Cullen Center
Sulchek
Ysi
Mr. Sulchek
Currency markets settle as G7 meet looms
Currency markets calm after turmoil in Europe as traders await a G7 finance chiefs meeting. Germany hints at further rate cuts if austerity holds, while France prepares a referendum on Maastricht and Britain faces sterling weakness amid ERM strain.
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Europe
Tokyo
Britain
Italy
Germany
Theo Waigel
Bundesbank
U.S. Federal Reserve
London
Washington
Finance
Treasury
Nicholas Brady
Waigel
Helmut Kohl
Maastricht
No Surprises in Budget Plan for Coming Year
The discussion centers on a zero-growth budget with no surprises. Dr. McClellan notes broad legislative skepticism of a 6 percent figure, a sentiment echoed by Delegate Thomas Hattery and other officials. The governor defers to local governments to propose cut locations amid ongoing recession.
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Booth
Thomas Hattery
Frederick
bumper apple crop forecast amid farm losses and hail damage
Maryland apple growers anticipate a solid crop with larger Staymans despite drought and hail this year. Growers like Mr. Lohr report good size, while Mr. Gardenhour notes only 80 percent of the crop due to last summer’s heat. Cannery chat boosts expectations after wet weather aided growth.
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Lohr
Churchville
Clopper
Ravenrock View
Smithsburg
Pmn
Maryland
Hancock
Statistical Service
Delegation Faces Unwanted Award in Arts Center Fight
The Frederick County delegation is criticized for suppressing ideas and art. DWAC officials say support remains strong while a building permit delay and a $240,000 grant controversy unfold. An artist prepares a second painting amid ongoing debate and public funding scrutiny.
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DWAC
Frederick County
Art
President Bush
Aude
Endowment For the Arts
Dural County
Fla
Omaha
Steve Exon
Washington
Booth Gardner
Oliver North
Jack Thompson
Josef Schutzenhofer
Frederick
Camt Edward
Market St
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Norman Lamont
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Frida
Monda
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