Frederick County Schools Shine in Maryland Performance Report
Frederick public schools meet or exceed all but one standard in the Maryland School Performance Program. The system excels in attendance, promotion rates, writing, math, reading, and citizenship, with middle and high school attendance cited for improvement. Leadership by Dr. Noel Farmer and strong parental involvement credited for continued success.
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Term limits movement faces resistance from power groups
The column argues for term limits as a cure for distrust in government but details a Washington state defeat aided by a broad coalition of special interest PACs including the NRA Sierra Club AFL CIO and tobacco giant Philip Morris. It cites fears of losing seniority and the unlikely success of statewide petition drives, noting Maryland and federal obstacles and urging organized citizen pressure.
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Aristide’s bid to reclaim Haiti’s presidency faces scrutiny
The article reviews Aristide’s seven month rule, his aid to a friend’s orphanage linked to a cocaine arrest, and U.S. divergence between public support and private misgivings. It notes Alvin Adams and officials questioning his populist, democratic legitimacy amid the military coup and regional reactions.
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Schrodels Leave Frederick County Farm for Eastern Shore
The Frederick Post reported on October 25 that the Schrodel family may move to another Maryland county on the Eastern Shore. The working dairy farm east of the Monocacy River on Reich's Ford Road symbolizes Frederick County history, and the note was written by Arthur Stine of Baltimore.
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No one prepared me for lack of community support
Stephanie S Schwartz, a fourth generation teacher from Frederick, voices disheartening views on the erosion of community and political backing for educators. She notes long hours, classroom purchases from family budgets, and calls for higher salaries and benefits to uphold the American Dream for teachers.
State officials warn against cutting Christmas greens in park
County officials announced that James Lee Hartman and Sheldon HB Burns warned it is illegal to cut Christmas greens in the state park near Fishing Creek with severe penalties for offenders.
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State's Attorney slams lab in narcotics trial probe
Robert Rothenhoefer criticized the etnte laboratory analysis report on suspected hard narcotics after an unsuccessful narcotics trial. He said the lab report on items found during a Sept 17 raid was sloppy and conflicted, a factor in not pressing charges or submitting to the jury. Two archeologists later evaluated a log house near the Maryland State Police Barracks and found it not worthy of preservation, refuting Braddock era claims. City workers spent a week clearing dense trees from Memorial Park at West Second and North Bentz streets due to deadwood and nuisance issues.
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Letters to the Editor on taxes and local policy
Readers debate taxation and funding for education at Point of Rocks and Free State facilities. Bob Hilton touts popularity after defeating a KKK figure by a small margin. Christopher Fowler argues against misallocation of funds. Debbie Shores emphasizes educational benefits and tax significance for children.
Public Relief Proposal Seeks Recession Shortfall Tax
Richard Knight urges all residents to share the budget burden amid recession driven deficits. He notes public employees have sacrificed via salary cuts, extra unpaid work, and donated supplies, arguing for a temporary equal tax to fund government shortfalls without lasting cuts to services.
Affording education and the value of college funding
A letter argues education is crucial for a competent government and that tax dollars should support worthwhile programs and access to higher education. The writer cites poverty and ignorance as outcomes of underfunding and laments a lack of parental support for college, urging reader consideration of tuition costs and societal benefits.
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Former candidate Hilton On Lessons From County Run
Former county commissioner candidate Hilton reflects on his 1990s campaign and three key positions. He argued against a new charter, urged cautious BOE funding, and promoted balanced growth as essential for the region.
Overpopulation Blankets Urban Struggles, Says Paul G. Sobus
In a sweeping critique, Paul G. Sobus links unemployment, homelessness, pollution, overfilled landfills, dwindling fresh water, and traffic congestion to one core issue, population pressure, arguing density drives social and environmental strain.
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