Frederick County adopts community service graduation plan
The Frederick County school system in Maryland plans to require ninth graders to complete 75 hours of community service to graduate. The program starts in elementary and middle grades to foster value, hoping students continue into high school. While it adds state mandates and local costs, supporters see long term commitment benefits.
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Oleanna at Kennedy Center Provokes With Polite Firestorm
Mamet's two person drama opens at Eisenhower Theatre and rails against political correctness. The play stars William H. Macy and Debra Eisenstadt in a tense clash that exposes voices of accusation and motive.
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Federal Reserve spends millions on official moves
Internal Fed records show 17 officials received over 2 million in moving expenses in three years, averaging 118 387 per move, with lavish sums including 181 905 for a Cleveland relocation. The San Francisco Fed group spent over 1 million moving nine staff, with 1991 and 1990 cases topping 227 000 and 121 485 respectively.
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Federal Reserve salaries draw critique from lawmakers
Ron Lupinski of the San Francisco Federal Reserve explains high housing costs drive pay incentives to attract employees to costly areas. House Banking Chair Henry B. Gonzalez accuses the Fed of lavish perks while seeking tighter oversight and a salary re alignment. Details show wide pay gaps among regional bank presidents and officials. United Feature Syndicate
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Scouting search fails to locate hammer in murder case
Eleven Boy Scouts with Deputy Sheriff Paul B. Rhoads and Maryland State Police Corporal Elwood O Hara conducted a thorough area search for a hammer linked to a Plane No. 4 merchant murder but did not find it where the suspect claimed to have tossed it from his truck cab. Governor O Conor reappoints James H Grove to Maryland Board of Correction for six years after his recent election as Frederick County Democratic State Central Committee chairman. Thirty registration judges qualify for the city election day preparation starting May 4. Midnight April 30 marks 25th anniversary of prohibition in Frederick County amid stocked cellars and high prices just over the state line.
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Welcome Home Eddie Drabic POW Ceremony in Union Bridge
About 1,000 people gathered April 30 1973 in Union Bridge to honor Sgt Eddie Drabic a Vietnam POW. The town flew flags and hosted ceremonies at the Community Center with a marching band color guards and officials. Also noted are winners Heinz Wiegand and runners up Jeff Christiansen Roy Main at Frederick March of Dimes Walk and a Maryland State Police helicopter at Frederick Airport completing nine medevac missions in ten days.
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Don't Put a Damper on Arts in Public Schools
Kristen Baker argues that art music and dance enrich education and cultural identity urging schools to preserve arts amid curriculum pressure. She contends well rounded graduates require arts exposure and warns against homogenization of learning across nations. Middletown.
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Craft fair crowd grows with purple dinosaur mention
A local vendor recalls the American Legion craft fair on April 4 and says the purple dinosaur drew crowds. She notes vendors paid a fee to promote their businesses and that the event aimed to showcase individual crafts without targeted promotion.
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Letters on craft fairs and a harassment case at Walkersville High
Kristine G Shipe describes a troubling incident at Walkersville High involving a 16 year old student and Mr Huffer. The author asserts a principal should act promptly to resolve sexual harassment charges and cautions against judging the vendor or the community based on a single adult conflict.
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Statement of Student Support for Samn Huffer Case
A student defends Samn Huffer amid charges of fourth degree sexual offense assault and battery. The writer recalls growth in drama skills under Huffer, urges fair justice, and warns how accusations affect students and the school community. The piece emphasizes loyalty to the teacher and the impact of alleged injustice.
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Calm student letter defends Ballenger Creek Middle School
Michael Mitchell Jr writes that Ballenger Creek Middle School is well run with a fine principal and dedicated teachers. He urges readers to visit, observe order, and avoid snap judgments about the school amid criticism.
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Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites concise signed letters with full address and phone for verification. Addresses poetry and religious verse not used. Send to Letters to the Editor 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705.
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