Middle school life skills and electives proposal gains board review
The curriculum committee presented a plan for life skills covering study skills, family relations, and the CARE anti-drug program across middle school grades. Sixth graders would pick one yearlong elective, seventh and eighth graders two. options include music, arts, theater, technology, communication, foreign language, and life or problem-solving skills. Dr. Castner noted the program differs from high school explorations as students learn varied interests. The board is to vote October 17 after committee-approved revisions. cost estimates were not yet available.
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Kevin Castner
Markoe
Redmond Likely Returns to Help Bruns Wick Council
Redmond says others will stay involved and volunteers for Veterans Day parade on November 12. He plans to join the council, listen to residents, and support committee member Donnie Sigler. Smith notes it will be unusual to have a full council, while Ward pledges full backing. Sigler confirms continued involvement with Brunswick efforts.
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Donnie Sigler
Redmond
Mr. Smith
Mr. Redmond
Ward
Campaign forum outlines budget and term limits debate
Dr. Bartlett and Mr. Muldowney clash over balancing the budget by cutting spending and reducing federal roles. Both back term limits and a smaller bureaucracy while debating education and pledge specifics from prior campaigns. Bartlett notes deficit reduction as key to low rates. Muldowney urges Fed rate policy aligned with business conditions.
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America
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Muldowney
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Federal Reserve
Genstar Offers Details on MARC Station Determination
Genstar clarifies that a MARC station is not guaranteed. Commissioner Gail Bowerman notes the rezoning request stems from a flaw in the original zoning rather than an intended ban on a MARC station.
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MARC
Gray
Gail Bowerman
Salvage teams offer to refloat sunken Estonia ferry
International salvage groups offered to refloat the sunken Estonia ferry and recover bodies on the Baltic seabed near Turku Finland. Investigators noted decisions await higher political action with costs potentially exceeding 100 million dollars and weather delaying any major move.
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Finland
Estonia
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Tuomo Karppinen
Accident Investigative Commission
Associated Press
Tallinn
Stockholm
Sweden
Olof Forssberg
Carl Bildt
Ingvar Carlsson
Bildt
Karppinen
Maryland Republicans sign contract pledging tax cuts and spending limits
Six Frederick County Republicans joined ninety statewide peers in signing a Contract with Maryland. The plan centers on a 2 percent state income tax cut over four years, a spending cap tied to economic growth, shelving pork, and a two thirds supermajority for tax increases. Signers defend the pledge as a voter contract not campaign chatter, while two local candidates did not sign.
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GOP
Maryland
America
Ellen Sauerbrey
Senate
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Republican Party
Joyce Lyons Terres
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General Assembly
Frederick County
John Derr
J. Anita Stup
Donald Elliott
Timothy Ferguson
House of Delegates
David Brinkley
Paul Stull
Mel Castle
Louise Snodgrass
Ferguson
Brinkley
Maryland Common Cause
Common Cause
Peana
Castle
Immunization Watchdog Aims to Fix Child Shots Delays
Shots department acts as watchdog for immunizations. Dr Bowes says alerting parents helps fix deficits in days. Many parents are unaware or have put off vaccines. Appointments with physicians or free vaccines at Frederick County Health Department are available during weekday hours, by appointment or walk in. About 70 percent of identified children receive immunizations from the health department.
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Bowes
Frederick County Health Department
Health Department
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