Frederick County Board hikes penalties for tardy school contractors
The Frederick County Board of Education raised daily fines for overdue school projects to 800 dollars for contracts worth 4 million dollars or more, with graduated penalties for lower-value contracts. Officials say higher penalties deter delays as the county plans one new school per year for the next five years.
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Carroll County faces push to change county government form
A survey of Carroll County Chamber of Commerce members shows 46 percent favor home rule charter, with 27 percent preferring the current three-commissioner system. Officials caution the results are inconclusive as a broad shift in Maryland's local government debate unfolds amid debates over impact fees and legislative power.
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Bush naps in White House rooms draw mixed reaction
The article notes President Bush uses two nonbedroom spaces for naps, a private room off the Oval Office and a remodeled Treaty Room once cherished for Lincoln era history. Critics call remodeling sacrilege while aides insist schedules leave no time for naps.
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Snow and cold dominate Frederick area events
Overnight low 9 degrees and 22 inches of snow hampered travel with tire chains. A dedicatory ceremony at Culler Lake drew 2,000 attendees for a tablet unveiling, with figures including Rev William C Royal and Governor Herbert O Conor. A derailed Baltimore and Ohio freight train left 47 cars wrecked. no injuries, but recalls a fatal crash on March 10, 1933 nearby. George L Radcliffe named chairman for the seventh annual President's Birthday Ball with Francis Perrott assisting. Snowfall 3 to 4 inches over 16 hours, ice five to seven inches deep on Culler Lake, now open for skating. Former Mayor E Paul Magaha takes office. several city officials re-elected or new. A fire near Emmitsburg leaves a family homeless.
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Frederick County Library Hours Cut Spark Public Plea
Terry Crews of Myersville urges Frederick County commissioners to restore library hours after budget officer Harold Keller states hours are not within local control. He cites 909,756 of 1,309,756 dollars in 1989 90 library funding from county taxes and argues for more funding to meet a growing multi ethnic population and families seeking free, quiet learning spaces amid social pressures.
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DHR plan to name deadbeat parents in press effort
The Department of Human Resources suggests publicizing names of nonpaying child support parents to shame them into paying. The proposal implies publishing photographs as well to bolster embarrassment and compliance. The plan aims to pressure delinquents into settlements.
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Public calls for child support hotline and reform
Letter writers urge nationwide spread of a contact point for locating deadbeat parents who dodge court orders and leave states. They argue many carry warrants and pledge to improve enforcement through a public tip line and stronger cooperation with DHR and Social Services.
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Commuter transport costs favor van pool over MARC Metro
Frederick author JACK DRESS argues MARC and Metro options are slower and costlier than Chandler Ward’s van pool from Frederick to Crystal City. He cites $174.40 MARC, $156.20 shuttle Metro route, and $95 van pool monthly costs with travel times around 1 to 2 hours, urging investment in fast, tax-free public transport.
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The Frederick News Post invites letters legibly written and signed with a return address and phone number for verification. Not all letters may be published. concise public interest letters have best chance. Poetry and religious verse are not accepted as letters. address to The Frederick News Post at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21701.
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