27 Sep 1996
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1996
Page
1
Fay Coffman rose from welfare to a middle class life in Hannibal Missouri as Census Bureau data show 1995 real income rising for the first time in six years and poverty easing, including reduced elderly hardship. Coffman now owns a house and car and works full time at a self help agency.
Frederick County has upgraded security by adding top of the line X-ray machines at both courthouse entrances to scan baggage. Since August 8 uniformed guards from St Moritz Security Services monitor the equipment to detect weapons. Sheriff Kim Hagy cites recent national incidents as rationale for the changes and notes the upgrade has been prioritized for years.
Public anger grows as downtown workers complain of late notice and steep rises in monthly and hourly parking rates. New rates on Oct 1 set monthly fees at 50 45 and 40 dollars for Court Street Church Street and Carroll Creek decks with first two hours 1 dollar and third hour 50 cents up to eight hours. Juror parking rises to 8 dollars per day. annual costs for monthly renters climb sharply. State and county workers accuse uneven treatment as some receive 7 dollar monthly spots while others pay full rates. Parking official cites revenue needs and user fees while critics urge fairer access and notification.
Plans to build a hotel conference center and housing on 400 acres near Shookstown Road at Fort Detrick face scrutiny amid an ongoing five year old environmental probe into trichloroethylene in a nearby well. Army and Maryland officials warn of higher standards if development proceeds.
All systems are go for Alternative Rides of Frederick, a federally funded, three year effort to test a drinking and driving prevention program. Designated Driver and Safe Rides services begin free of charge for adults, aiming to cut drunk driving and save lives. Mayor Jim Grimes commends Frederick as a model and pledges partnership in the nationwide initiative.
Frederick Municipal Airport will host the GATE program allowing business pilots to fly directly to and land from Canada starting Nov 14 without U S customs, subject to inspections and a prior satisfactory customs history. The test excludes commercial carriers and requires eligibility criteria.
John Lininger presented a plan at a Frederick County Commissioners work session to save money by reforming solid waste handling. He seeks a $150 hourly consulting role capped at 50,000, with potential for future work and a closed-door second meeting next week to discuss specifics.
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