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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1991
Page
6
Frederick County public schools revise disciplinary code to punish tobacco alcohol and drug use while preserving chances to return to activities. The proposal adds up to 20 day bans from band sports or other school activities, with stricter off campus penalties for athletes.
Roy Meachum recalls Memorial Day rituals and a carefree childhood of barefoot summers in New Orleans Garden District. He notes the shift from shoes to sandals, the perils of tetanus and rabies stories, and the simple joy of barefoot boys splashing in gutters while awaiting the Nazis’ fate on radio.
Western spies warn Iran plans civil disturbances during the Mecca Medina pilgrimage. They point to an extremist leader linked to the Organization of the Islamic Revolution of the Arabian Peninsula guiding pilgrims. Saudi security will tighten despite high tensions.
About 700 women from across Maryland attended the United Democratic Women's Clubs spring rally at Windobona Braddock Heights. Katharine Byron, candidate for Sixth District, heard Gov O Connor and others urge her May 27 election as controversy over Burkittsville charter delays the June 1 deadline. The May 5 town election stalls amid accusations of nonresident voters and eligibility disputes. Bert Pellissier becomes Frederick's new police chief under a revised charter granting broader police powers.
Eight year old John Crosson and a friend were excavating on West Deer Park Drive when a cave in trapped them. The friend escaped and summoned help. John was rescued, taken to Suburban Hospital, and later released. The Breakfast Optimist Club met Rep Goodloe Byron in Washington to push Youth Appreciation Week. Hospital system expands Blue Cross network to speed admissions and claims processing.
A reader laments rising cinema prices with Hoyts charging 6.75 for adults and 4.25 for children, while other cinemas offer 1.49. They call candy and popcorn prices outrageous, urge cheaper items, and suggest allowing outside snacks to boost attendance.
A Woodsboro reader shares memories of Frederick in earlier days, recalling a welcoming community, slower growth, and iconic spots like Circle and Johnny’s Market. The letter laments rapid development along the Golden Mile and rising crime, contrasting past calm with current concerns.
Margaret Thomas and Harold Shriver of Frederick and New Midway argue growth in Frederick County taxes and housing hurts locals. They warn developers raise costs, residents lose native presence, and urge commissioners to fund education while avoiding tax increases. Rick Wisner, Monetacy Middle School teacher, notes 40 staff back the letter.
The county faces heavy tax delinquency with 400 sales last week and nearly 90 foreclosures year to date while two major builders collapse. Homelessness rises as unemployment climbs, unemployment benefits peak, and farming suffers a 25 percent material cost cut. County residents bear burdens of 58,000 taxed property owners for 150,000 citizens, with average wages around 7 to 8 dollars an hour. Higher taxes threaten broad harm, benefiting few while many struggle.
Amanda Mallonee a fifth grader at Walkersville Elementary writes that the B building reached 90.3 degrees on May 14 and asks the Board of Education to experience the heat in a classroom while noting only staff and officials have air conditioning.
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