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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1999
Page
4
Editorial critiques a newly approved mission statement for Frederick County Public Schools citing revisions from parents and teachers, while stressing results matter. It argues for safe environments, adequate facilities, small class sizes, quality teachers, and prudent budgeting to ensure ongoing learning and maintenance amid growth.
Roy Meachum lauds James Grimes for steering historic preservation amid criticism. Grimes uses a second term to push the Monocacy Boulevard extension, obtaining a missing link agreement with county officials and binding neighborhood covenants. The move eases traffic, spurs tax revenue, and signals a key administrative milestone despite detractors.
The piece argues that questions about George W. Bush and possible hard drug use echo Clinton era scrutiny. It urges straight answers from Bush, notes double standards, and contrasts Bush's evasive responses with his father’s early achievements, urging voters to assess the candidate’s full resume.
The Frederick County Bar Association backs moderating and retaining the old court house after a committee inspection. It opposes a new structure on Winchester Hall’s site. Police battle pigeons at the municipal center as a $293,328 Camp Derrick housing project nears completion. A Frederick insurance agents luncheon highlights state-wide members. James Porter of Silver Spring gets a life sentence for the Culb gas station murder after a jury deadlock on the death penalty. Thunderstorms flood creeks in Frederick, delaying travel. Over 120 Boy Scouts and leaders attend Camp Airy activities near Thurmont. Ida Fox, among 45 varsity football hopefuls at Pooleville High, may become the first female varsity player locally.
A reader notes ongoing reports about a 58-year-old schoolteacher cited for driving too slowly in Frederick. The writer recalls being there in June last year and April this year and jokes about speeding around town.
The writer argues Jill Conover favors government action and community organizing over direct parenting. She notes Littleton parents joined meetings and campaigned on gun control, while their children reportedly posted hate messages, bought illegal guns, and built bombs, prompting questions about personal parenting versus public activism.
A reader argues that sending letters to minority students lowers grades and urges equal distribution to all honors students while a tragedy case involving a dog and rabbit exhibitors prompts sympathy for Mrs Kraus. The letter from Loris Smith cites Dr Thornton and calls for action to broaden or adjust the program.
A parent expresses support for Frederick County Board of Education member Dr Earlene Thornton's honor roll letters. The writer notes pride in their child's honors, sees the letters as positive reinforcement, and argues that public praise can lift minority students toward higher standards without harm.
Merry Ellen Poole of Clarksburg laments the theft of a rottweiler statue that memorializes Diesel and other departed pets. The statue, tied to a garden named Sara Lee memorial, symbolized doing the right thing over popularity and comforts the family after losses.
A show rabbit breeder argues owner training determines dog behavior not breed alone. She cites dog attacks on a rabbit herd, notes Pit Bulls among attackers but says any breed can be dangerous if not properly raised and supervised. Emphasizes owner negligence as a common cause and urges against breed discrimination.
William L Herron argues that State Senator Alex Mooney fights against a proposed Gay Rights Bill, claiming it would force businesses to hire or fire on any basis and trigger discrimination suits. He praises Mooney as defending common sense and criticizes perceived political correctness and legal overreach.
The Freder ick News Post outlines letter requirements including exclusivity, signature, full name, home address and both phone numbers for verification. It notes space constraints may lead to shading and forbids poetry religious verse form letters or letters addressed to others.
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