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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 2000
Page
4
The Frederick Post began on December 10 nine decades ago and will celebrate its birthday with a quiet observance. Staff pledge to publish another edition and continue serving the neighborhood alongside The News since 1883. The December 16 anniversary focuses on updating the front page volume number from 90 to 91 and resuming normal newspaper work.
Letter from Jim Pearl recounts Delaplaine era freelancing in Frederick from 1960 to 1995, highlighting Civil War subjects, First Day Covers, the USS Frederick print, and medals. Cadence notes Joe Griffin honored in Dillon, Winnie the Pooh auction at Sothebys, and Denver Post BMOC headline on women in higher education.
A historical review notes the frequent attempts over 200 years to abolish or reform the Electoral College. It cites concerns about regional domination and minority representation, including Kennedy’s defense of federalism, while acknowledging powerful votes and potential nationwide recounts under a popular vote system.
A music department instructor and church organist gave a recital featuring Bach and Advent works at Ye Monday Musicales. Fifteen locals were inducted in Morris of Burtittsville and other towns. The city began posting red permits for building sites under zoning rules. Warm Maylike temperatures return. Deanna Storey from Union Bridge entered Miss Maryland USA 1981. County officials urged salary boosts in a General Assembly push. Hood College English prof Dr Barbara A Hill sought a three year tenure as editor of Liberal Education.
Community hails Tina Campbell for kidney donation to ailing father, Theresa. The heartfelt story highlights a generous act by a neighbor, Barbara Brown, and underscores the importance of local heroism in everyday life. Helen Hammond, Frederick.
A city discussion questions who pays taxes including transplants and natives as officials push for broader tax coverage. The piece cites Frederick and mentions local perspectives from Edith 0 Eader and David P. Kaye on the taxation issue affecting residents and newcomers alike.
A letter suggests that appearance at the funeral would have been more appropriate for individuals other than those named in the editorial, implying expectations for who should attend and how attendance is viewed by the writer.
A reader questions law and policy on education in Maryland. The letter cites Paula Roberts and Dennis Janda, critiques FCPS, and argues that many eighth graders struggle to read at grade level. It asserts teachers are ill prepared for diverse learners and references state curriculum reviews and testing percentiles.
Frederick County Public Schools face scrutiny as test score declines prompt questions about what schools are teaching and who is accountable. Officials defend methods while critics urge transparency and reform. Community leaders call for clearer reporting and evidence of improvement plans.
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