Tough budget decisions loom for Frederick County Commission
Michael Powell urges the Frederick County Board of Commissioners to adopt a stronger Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. He emphasizes long term planning, tighter spending, and accountability as departments present budget requests, with June set for final allocations. He highlights Hoke’s call to justify spending and the need to close loopholes in the ordinance to ensure roads water sewer and schools.
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Board of County Commissioners
Hoke
Board of Commissioners
Valerie Hertges urges funding to measure student yield and raise school impact fees
Valerie Hertges of New Market calls for the Planning Department to review the student yield rate and secure funding to determine actual student generation from new housing in growth areas. She urges raising the single family home impact fee from 2000 to 4000 or higher, potentially to 6000, to include libraries and parks, while proposing a resale impact fee and a fee in lieu of land for education needs.
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General Assembly
Board of Education
Valerie Hertges
New Market
Frederick County Teacher of the Year praised for dedication
Mark Kavanaugh Urbana High School Spanish teacher leads praise for colleagues and staff who opened two sites Walkersville B building and Urbana new school. He uses lively methods like a classroom fashion show to teach Spanish items while stressing teachers deserve respect and public thanks beyond Teacher Appreciation Week.
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Frederick County
Mark Kavanaugh
Urbana High School
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Urbana
Kavanaugh
Realpolitik drives school funding amid Maryland budget clash
Gov Glendening uses realpolitik to split a $175 million Frederick County grant between New Market Elementary expansion and Deer Crossing Elementary, while Frederick schools face crowding and delays. Montgomery backs stadium funding, drawing criticism over education dollars. Frederick receives under $4.5 million of a $14 million campus plan, Howard and Carroll faring differently amid political pressure.
Maryland Bible Classes meet in Frederick for 15th annual convention
The 15th annual Maryland Federation of Men's Bible Classes convened at Calvary Methodist Church in Frederick with representation from across the state. Percy Priest spoke on The Challenge Of The Church In The World Today. Also noted were a lynx sighting north of Ceresville and a derailment incident near Lime Kiln crossing with minor injuries to three women. The Frederick County Board of Education approved moving 235 students from Green Valley to Urbana Elementary for September 1976. occupancy of Frederick High during renovations was denied. Thurmont plans a 125000 upgrade to its electric system for lower rates, and Mayor Ronald Young commented on rumored police unionization in Frederick City.
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Calvary Methodist Church
Frederick
Percy Priest
Tennessee
First Baptist Church
Washington, D.C
Board of Education
Green Valley
Urbana
Frederick High School
Ninth grade sports risk elimination over budget cuts
The Board of Education discussed possible cuts that could eliminate ninth grade football and basketball. The author argues ninth grade programs build belonging, skills, and confidence, shaping freshmen into JV players and fostering team unity at Middletown High School. Loss would affect individual growth and long term athletic development.
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Board of Education
Middletown High School
Middletown Knights
Ninth grade sports shape character and discipline values
Letters from Middletown stress self discipline and self respect taught by ninth grade sports. The program motivates students, demands attendance, and builds confidence and responsibility while promoting respect for peers and teachers. Some criticize the elimination of ninth grade sports as harming character development.
The Garris case reflections and shifting sympathies
The writer charts late 1995 and 1996 reactions to Ben Garris and his alleged crime. He recalls a controversial piece blaming him and notes friends’ varied beliefs about guilt. He asks readers to consider how public opinion shifts as truth and perception evolve.
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Plan Commission praised for Sheetz development conditions
Frederick City Planning Commission earns praise for traffic thoughtful conditions on the Sheetz site at Shookstown Road and Rosemont Avenue. Extension of Wilson Place to manage entrance and exit shows careful observation of current traffic. a northbound only lane on Shookstown Road aims to reduce left-turn backups onto Rosemont. Citizens of Frederick urged to see if Sheetz cooperates as a good neighbor or prioritizes profits.
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Frederick City
Rosemont
Frederick
Planning Commission
Sheetz
Letters to the Editor at Frederick Mews Post
The Frederick Mews Post invites readers to send letters with name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume some letters may be declined for space or content.
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