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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1993
Page
4
County officials in Maryland discuss mandatory recycling to meet state goal of 20 percent by 1994. The piece highlights homeowner recycling hurdles, convenience options, curbside pickup and expanded drop-off bins as means to boost participation.
Jennifer Dougherty outlines a city plan for Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick. She stresses completing the project with JWA coordination, developing a key site, promoting retail, beautification with local groups, and attracting businesses while preserving historic charm. She urges community involvement and a proactive marketing strategy.
A plan proposes a 15th Cabinet post called the Secretary of Savings. The SOS would have autonomous power to cut programs and budget, fire staff, end handouts, and issue irrevocable decrees not subject to veto, with bases slated for closure as a focal point this week.
Andy Rooney discusses a hypothetical top government post titled Secretary of Sayings with vast power and tax free pay over a million dollars yearly plus a $100,000 bonus for budget cuts. He outlines ten year tenure, protected tenure, and a reform view on base closures proposed by Secretary of Defense Les Aspin, alongside political blame dynamics and the funny footnote about Roosevelt era naming.
A survey by University of Maryland agricultural economists RF Burdette and William Paul Walker found Frederick County produces more food than many counties but isn’t self sustaining. They said Frederick and Salisbury could become nearly self sufficient in emergencies. A WFMD radio affiliation with Columbia Network was announced with staff pictured. Mount Airy officials created a building inspection code committee to unify Carroll and Frederick counties to curb fly by night construction. State Health Department Assistant Attorney Paul Walters confirmed Frederick County water and sewer plans meet acceptable standards. The move followed citizen concerns over conflicts of interest at the Frederick County Metropolitan Sanitary Commission.
A reader supports teaching parenting in schools citing working parents and unlearned parenting skills among teens. Referencing Masland on self esteem and Mead on family life, the author argues high school courses in parenting could better prepare future parents and improve care in day care and play schools.
Letter argues the Frederick County Board of Education should teach a practical second language such as Spanish French or German starting in kindergarten. It questions Swahili due to scarce teachers and limited use, urging a county-wide coherent curriculum prioritizing ease, cultural exposure, and cost efficiency.
A reader urges embracing hospice care as a humane alternative to Kevorkian assisted death, detailing hospice benefits, home care options, family support, and growing acceptance with Medicare coverage. The letter urges inquiries and emphasizes open operation and nonjudgment.
Tam writing in response to Dan Burn’s article on the Maryland motto which appeared in the March 4 edition of The Frederick Post. As a direct descendant of Col. Nicholas Greenberry, 39, who served as the interim Royal Governor.
Readers are invited to send letters to The Frederick News-Post with their opinions. Include name and contact details but not home addresses or phone numbers. Letters may be edited and not all published. avoid poetry and verses. do not send copies to others.
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