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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1994
Page
7
Local discussion favors extending the school year or adding an extra hour daily to compensate for snow and bad weather. Other options like sacrificing Easter break or adding Saturday sessions are less favored. The plan keeps the 180 day attendance rule and rejects shortening the year. emphasis remains on classroom time and real world work expectations.
Dan Moore urges job seekers to consider entrepreneurship as a viable path. He shares a three step plan: investigation to identify a local niche and resources, then a concrete business plan covering description pricing and marketing, plus a readiness to adjust as the venture grows.
Critics accuse the Frederick County Board of Education, backed by senior legislative patrons, of pressuring taxpayers and ignoring County Commissioners' call to cap the school budget increase. They label the budget conservative while seeking more funding for psychologists and counselors and offering no teacher pay rises.
Harvey Kirk from Walkersville argues the Board of Education undermines public trust by prioritizing internal advocates over needs of teachers, taxpayers, and commissioners. He calls for an elected, accountable school board and a focused mission to serve students and the public.
The Frederick News-Post items recount veterans Frederick M. Dixon and Norimal Call speaking to the Frederick Rotary about Tunisian campaign experiences. War Loan chairman W Clinton McSherry announced the Fourth War Loan net reached 82.3 million, beating the 1.9 million goal by over 21 percent. A reader reports poisoned dogs and skunks along Frederick watershed boundaries. The Urbana Civic Association reactivated its watchest fund to fight Leisure Tech's Urbana Estates plan adding 4 500 housing units. Maryland House in Annapolis approves property tax tied to income and ability to pay.
Jerry Kessler from Frederick praises Bill Ferguson for an enlightening piece on ballot box stuffing. He suggests printing a detailed run showing each five point five question with suspected stuffing and the corresponding vote outcomes.
Christopher Marisael of North Frederick Elementary argues for using spring break to makeup snow days rather than extending summer. He notes June offers a pool and daytime sport camps, but believes Frederick should prioritize springtime makeups.
In Frederick the Weinberg Center celebrated 16 years with Ben Vereen delivering a personal, insightful performance. Despite bad weather excuses, visitors traveled from Atlanta and Baltimore, while Frederick arts supporters and leaders were notably scarce at the Delaplaine event.
Arnath L Prendergast of Ajanta Georgia criticizes Frederick press for limiting coverage to Frederick County students. An open letter from Aubrey Horner and Cathy Flanary Woodsboro urges inclusive front page stories highlighting all participants and positive messages from the arts and education scene.
In Frederick County letters, Doris Ibert requests making up 12 missed winter days due to bad roads and considers extending remaining days or adding hours. She questions whether two hour late start days should count toward the 180 day goal and supports a longer school day to ensure real learning time rather than a mere record.
Readers raise concerns about Feb 7 front page article on VICA student competition. The note requests clarification and additional details regarding coverage and portrayal of participants and events.
A letter from Mary Ellen Musser of Middletown protests Paul Broberg being released until his appeal. She cites a 1993 murder, a November trial, a January sentencing, and claims he received a light penalty while Tommy Blank’s family bears a life sentence.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters to the editor and asks writers to include their name address and phone number for verification. Some letters may be edited for space and poetry or verse is not published.
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