Dress code debate at North Frederick Elementary
North Frederick Elementary School may adopt a dress code banning jeans and mandating solid colors with a May 14 vote. A Thursday meeting will discuss the proposal after a 12 member committee including five parents reviewed it, aiming to curb peer pressure and boost attendance and discipline while saving money. Tammy Sherrard criticizes strict color rules. principal Grason Jackson notes broad support and national uniform debates influence.
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North Frederick
Grason Jackson
Tammy Sherrard
Jackson
Barry Salisbury
Randy Poole
Local Frederick firm eyes Maglev contract for Baltimore-Washington line
Transportation Economic and Management Systems Inc., based in Frederick, submitted a finalist bid to the Federal Railroad Administration for the Maglev project linking Baltimore and Washington. TEMS would lead planning if chosen, earning 600000 in year one with construction three years out. The firm highlights past work including the Alameda Corridor in Los Angeles and a Chicago rail linkage.
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Baltimore
Washington
Transportation Economic & Management Systems Inc
Frederick
Federal Railroad Administration
TEMS
Alexander Metcalf
Pittsburgh
Atlanta
Denver
California
Maglev
Chicago
Midwest
Alameda
Los Angeles
American Airlines
New York Port Authority
Mark Hoke Inducted Into Army Hall of Fame
Frederick resident Mark Hoke was inducted into the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame at Fort Benning joining notable figures like Bob Dole and Casper Weinberger. The 64 year old retired colonel earned the honor for a career including command at Fort Detrick and service on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with a 1938 OC School graduation and prior Navy Reserve beginnings. The ceremony recognized 62 new inductees, all OC School graduates with distinguished military or civilian achievements.
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Mark Hoke
Bob Dole
Casper Weinberger
Hoke
Frederick
Officer Candidate School Hall of
Fort Benning
Officer Candidate School
Washington College
Chestertown
U.S Nav Reserve
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington
Fort Detrich
Board of
Frederick County Commissioners
Infanta School
Miz Hoke
Holocaust service at Frederick Visitation Academy echoes ecumenism
An all ages service at the Catholic Visitation Academy in Frederick marked by Jewish and Christian elements. A priest and rabbi addressed children about the Holocaust death toll, while girls sang the Israeli national anthem and recited Psalms. Four lilac memorial trees were planted, donated by Drs. Arthur and Rochelle Horn.
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Visitation Academy
Zion
Second Street
Frederick
Arthur
Rochelle Horn
Ehrlich Weighs Run For Maryland Governor
Congressman Robert L. Ehrlich Jr weighs a bid for Maryland governor, with the News-Post reporting he is considering the option as a potential political move. Ike Wilson notes Ehrlich's contemplation of a statewide candidacy amid current roles and political context.
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Maryland
Robert L. Ehrlich Jr
Edgar Emrich, 88, Navy officer and local leader dies
Edgar Gilman Emrich 88 of Thurmont dies at home Friday April 23. A retired Navy chief warrant officer he served 22 years active duty and on multiple ships including submarines. He was a WWII submarine veteran with home port Australia and served in Shanghai during the Sino Japanese War. He held roles as farmer bank president meat inspector and member of American Legion Post 168 Thurmont.
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Rocky Ridge Road
Thurmont
Emrich
Rachel Lee Willis Emrich
Baltimore
Frederick Carl
Minna Forester Emrich
U.S. Navy
Australia
Marine Corps Expeditionary Forces
Shanghai
China
Retired Officers Association
American Legion
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