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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 2000
Page
7
Firefighters battled two blazes in a single residence the prior Sunday. Authorities believe both started in the foyer and a fumable device was used. Fire marshal Abe Geraci declined to call it a fire bomb while noting property damage near 100,080 dollars and owner concerns about soot and safety.
Emmitsburg officials advise all residents to boil drinking and cooking water for three days after a water treatment plant malfunction caused high turbidity readings. Public Works Superintendent Doug Wantz said the plant shut down at 1:30 am, repaired by 4 am, and a precautionary boil order was issued to residents, schools, and businesses. Bottled water may be used as an alternative.
Maryland blue crab landings in August fell to 2.9 million pounds the lowest in 12 years and far below last year’s level and the seven year average. Through April to August the season total was 13 million pounds with analysts warning the Chesapeake Bay fishery may be near collapse. A state panel urged Maryland and Virginia to reduce harvests to avert further decline.
Chief Tully, undeterred by contention over one candidate, says he is honored by the recommendation and has been treated professionally. He praises the agency and its officers while stating he would keep an open mind if offered the Brunswick post.
Crawford notes tougher schools demand more teachers while parents favor extracurriculars over grades. He cites four hours of homework for American students versus four daily hours abroad, warns of foreign students filling U S medical and science programs, and says business leaders seek higher foreign entry to fill high tech roles as the nation risks losing competitiveness.
County Commissioner John L. Thompson Jr proposed a resolution castigating columnist Meachum as an unmitigated liar amid a contentious hearing on roads and sewer service for a mosque. The effort drew reactions from multiple commissioners and supporters noting civility and journalistic integrity.
Fragments recount 18th century gatherings at Peter Kemp’s home in Hagerstown where early United Brethren ministers met during circuit riding days. It notes Otterbein and Boehm influence, the formal naming in 1809, and the 1950 plaque marking the site linked to St. Paul’s Otterbein church.
A high school student named Scott dreams of Broadway despite critics and setbacks. He auditioned for The Secret Garden last year and sang Hansel and Gretel before about 5,000 people in Frederick. He plans to study arts, hoping for Broadway success or ownership of a seaside cottage by 25. The chorus notes his resolve to follow his dream despite harsh remarks.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Ms. Houck who worked odd jobs, from cleaning windows to factory labor, struggled with poverty, married in 1918 and divorced in the 1960s, and impressed five children with a strong work ethic while facing hard times and personal losses.
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