Wordman visits Myersville Elementary to spark creativity
Jack Kreitzer known as Wordman rode into Myersville Elementary School to show fourth graders and kindergartners how language opens the “treasure chest” of words. He uses superheroes to promote risk taking in writing and the idea of a language artist, blending poetry with playful lessons.
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Myersville
Wordman
Black Hills
South Dakota
Jack Kreitzer
Maryland State Arts Council
Kreitzer
Mary
Wardman
Mr. Wordman
Mr. Kreitzer
Rapid City
Myersville Elementary School
Druse warlord Jumblatt resigns from Lebanese cabinet
Beir ut Walid Jumblatt, a Druse warlord and minister without portfolio in Lebanon’s national reconciliation government, resigns citing personal reasons. The move compounds strains as PM Omar Karami seeks to speed demobilization of militias and restore government authority amid a 16 year civil conflict.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Walid Jumblatt
Voice of the Mountain
Jumblatt
Progressive Socialist Party
Druse
Baaglin
Chouf Mountains
Omar Karami
Samir Geagea
Tmilitia
George Saadeh
Phalange Party
Michel Sassine
National Liberal Party
Middletown Parents Challenge Attendance Policy At Roundtable
Parents from the Middletown area criticized the school system attendance policy during Dr. Noel Farmer's public roundtables. They argue overzealous enforcement harms trust, noting calls about absences and even dentist checks, while the district reports attendance rising from about 88 to over 93 percent this year and promises relief if targets reach 94 or 95 percent.
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Middletown
Noel Farmer
Susan Rausch
Middletown High School
PTSA
Roundtable
Charter backers map plan for home rule in Frederick
Frederick County Charter Coalition plans public education and outreach to promote charter passage. They will work with the Charter Writing Board on a final draft due for a fall special election. The group includes United Democrats, Frederick Young Republicans, League of Women Voters, and Future.
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Louis Lyons News-Post
Frederick County
Charter Coalition
Frederick County Charter Writing Board
Charter Board
Augi
Charter
Mary Ellen Rhoderick
Frederick League of Women Voters
Cecil County
Cecil
Frederick
United Democrats of
Young Republicans
League of Women Voters of
Future
Planners postpone hearing cases in Frederick County
Frederick County Planning Commission rescheduled three cases to January 31 after staff failed to formally notify applicants. Hearing set for 7 p.m. at Winchester Hall. Cases include 28 acres on Wistman Lane by Dyson Mullinix from agricultural to conservation, seven acres on Pleasant Walk Road by Roger Schroyer from conservation to agricultural, and nine acres on U.S. 15 north of Emmitsburg by Harry Pappas from residential to general commercial.
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Frederick
Winchester Hall
MACO panel debates letting Frederick levy own school tax
Frederick County commissioners clash at MACC gathering over funding for education. Bruce Reeder urges a separate school tax if an elected school board forms, arguing money should go to classrooms. Bowers cites high education costs and private-college funding as state priorities.
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Baltimore
Frederick County
Bruce Reeder
Washington County
Maryland Association of Counties
MACC
Ronald Bowers
Reeder
Bowers
Ptas
Gail Bowerman
Hood College
Frederick
Mount St. Mary’s College
Emmitsburg
Frederick may follow Calvert growth plan
Frederick County officials may emulate Calvert County’s approach to rapid growth and revenue gaps. Calvert tackled rising budgets with tax increases and new fees, approved by commissioners after public education and hearings. The plan included higher real estate taxes, piggyback tax, user fees, impact fees and an adequate public facilities ordinance.
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Citizens Advisory Committee
Calvert County
Jaklitsch
Reeder
Frederick County Historical Society doors put on hold
The Historical Society of Frederick County plans a second front door at 24 East Church Street are delayed at least a month awaiting preservationist approval. The Frederick City Historic District Commission adjourned to Feb 14 to await Maryland Historical Trust decision, as state grants require trust approval for future renovations.
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Historical Society of
Frederick County
Frederick
Frederick City
BE. Church St
G. Bernard Callan Jr
Historic District Commission
Montgomery boards launch national search for school chief
The Montgomery County Board of Education will begin a nationwide superintendent search January 25 with a public discussion at headquarters in Rockville. Debate over cost and scope centered on a $20,000 budget versus prior $44,000, with some members and NAACP leader Hanley J. Norment urging broader outreach and board involvement in interviews.
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Rockville
Montgomery County Board of Education
Niewepapr Eaerhive
NAACP
Hanley J. Norment
Paul L. Vance
Norment
Prince George’s County
John A. Murphy
Blair G. Ewing
Ewing
Alan Cheung
Vance
Catherine Hobbs
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National Reconciliation
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Christina Barnes
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Frank Jaklitsch
Historical Society
Roger Katzenberg
Kann & Ammer
James Are
Montgomery
Dr. Vance
Sharon DiFonzo
David Chang
Frances Brenneman
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