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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 2001

Page

6

Special needs meeting plans mixed ability classes proposal

A March meeting for Guy Thomas Johrisuiddle hop parents will hear four proposals for mixed ability classes in school study and science. TJ Middle teacher Diwid Arch proposes integrating dissrupitis with students labeled homr hose. Advocates say mixed groups benefit all levels and depend on specially trained teachers.

Guy Thomas Weil

Inclusive mixing in schools prompts debate on gifted students

Editorial argues for inclusiveness in classrooms while raising concerns about mixed ability groups in science and math. It contends that talented students may stagnate if paired with lower performers and urges preserving opportunities to challenge high achievers. The piece cites local quotes praising mixed classes but questions overall wisdom.

Aise Matinmal Teenately Chatain

Fallacies of Bushs school plan raise concerns in Open Forum

In a first week critique, a career educator questions the presidents education plan. He warns vouchers are flawed and argues testing will drive curriculum toward rote learning, benefit testing firms, and ignore diverse student needs. He favors state-led standards, funds for school repairs, updated books, cl assrooms, and higher teacher pay.

United States Pluto Taganse Sema

Mayor Munshower to head Maryland State Police raid era

Mayor Elinner F Munshower 63 of Frederick was named head of the Maryland State Police amid political maneuvering as the Board of Aldermen, 3 Democrats and 2 Republicans, and the Republican mayor faced a possible resignation. An ad urged enlistment in 15th Infantry, 29th Division, promising training and pay. Sen. Charles H. Smelser criticized jail funding plans as too fancy for Maryland and neighboring annexation delays near New Windsor hinged on zoning rules and a 50-foot land link. Fred Waring led the Community Concert as he received a Freedom's Foundation Medal at Hood College.

Elinner F Munshower Od Frederck Marvland Maryiand Munshower Charles H. Smelser Frederick Carroll Frederick County General Assembly Annapolis New Windsor Tibbetts Fred Waring Frederick Freedom's Foundation Hood College Charles Tressler

Hands free option useless in car phone debate

The author argues hands free car phone use is useless, citing distraction by conversations. They suggest civil litigation against cellular providers, reference three near collision incidents, and mention a Beltway fatality as a precedent. The piece notes camera enforcement and anticipates radar tech advances.

Tobacco Companies Virginia Capital Beltway

Residents critique new landfill fee as 80 percent jump

A Fountain Hills letter argues marked vehicle speed traps and photo citations threaten drivers while a separate note from residents questions an 80 percent increase in landfill fees. Bob Reichard of the county Solid Waste Management responds that most residents cooperate.

Bob Reichard County Solid Waste Management Department

Rantings of Roy Meachum Questioned at The Frederick News-Post

Tammy Mangan of Myersville asks at what point the writings of Roy Meachum shift from opinion to slander, challenging the newspaper to address the boundary between editorial voice and defamatory statements.

Powers That Be Frederick

Clinton no worse than others

Bernette Bell argues in a Frederick News-Post letter that former President Clinton and his family are no worse than prior presidents. She defends his tenure, notes general prosperity, and says misjudgment and controversy are not unique to him, urging support for another four years if needed.

Valerie Vickers Frederick Clinton

Red light cameras move from Frederck County to Scottsdale area

A former Frederck County resident notes that red light cameras have been relocated to the Scottsdale region five years ago and have operated there for some time. The writer mentions Phoenix leading the nation in red light accidents and reflects on ongoing considerations surrounding the cameras.

Frederck County Scottsdale Arizona Phoenix

Monocacy Boulevard Debate and Civic Naming Controversy

A reader criticizes the Monocacy Boulevard project calling it a road to nowhere and questions naming it after a person. The letter questions civic priorities, mentions Blaine Young and Ron Young, and recalls discussions about naming roads after individuals and funding local projects like an ice rink. Local politics and public works are debated with resident perspectives.

Monocacy Boulevard Gas House Pike East Street Patrick Street Carroll Street South Street CSR MD. 26 Blaine Young Carroll Creek Ron Young Walter Martz Bennie Duncan Kimmel Grimes

Landfill expansion sparks tax fears over county growth

Residents protest rising county taxes as growth drives landfill expansion. Critics say increased waste capacity followed by higher fees burden taxpayers, noting unexplained surpluses in county and Frederick city finances. Local officials face demand for controls on growth and spending.

Frederick

Briefs page in Frederick News ranks president above Clinton relative to DWI story

Frederick News on February 20 places a story about the sitting president fifth in its Briefs section while a Roger Clinton piece tops the list. The citizen DWI topic appears more prominent than typical coverage, provoking comment from Robert Thares of New Market.

The News Frederick United States Roger Clinton U.S

Citizens Plea for Seniors Help Montevue Facilities

Beatrice Tressler appeals to Frederick County officials and readers of The Frederick News-Post to fund senior facilities. She cites growing needs at Montevue Home and the county's aging population, urging honoring a century-old trust and fair allocation of funds amid rising taxes.

Frederick

Bitter resignation from TI football coach Wright term sparks debate

A former TI player recounts harsh treatment by coach Ben Wright including hot practice and the remark you suck it up. He left the football team to focus on wrestling where mentor Bob Ziegler transformed him into a better athlete and person.

Ben Wright Eckstein Wright Bob Ziegler Ziegler

Letters to the Editor policy at The Frederick News-Poet

The Frederick News-Poet outlines letters to the editor guidelines including name and address requirement, length limits, and editorial decisions. It notes that poetry and inflammatory verse are not published and provides mailing and contact details for submitting letters.

Frederick P.O. Box

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George B Dei Lee of Editorial Marc Rich Bill and Hillary Rich Bush Judith de Felix Fed Toeaium Kins Steve White Fountain Hills Anita Riser Coach Wright Chris Eckstein Tammy Mangan Myersville Bernette Bell Frederick Dan Benson Robert Thares New Market Montevue Beatrice Tressler Frederick Good Riddance Epost
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