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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1999
Page
5
County officials and agency representatives urged prudence over panic as they outlined readiness steps for Y2K disruptions. Frederick County reports 99 percent compliance except one non urgent system, with water and sewer under mechanical control and power networks prepped for potential outages.
Congress and President Clinton inch toward a one year budget agreement to fund fiscal 2000 while avoiding a partial government shutdown. Both sides fault each other over Social Security, Medicare, and spending but the surplus and tax receipts suggest only modest overruns exist.
Francis J. Connelly became director of the Frederick County Board of Welfare replacing acting director Elizabeth Wolfe. The Local Junior Civic Club marked its 10th anniversary with a buffet at All Saints Episcopal Church. U.S. Postal Service outlined two new star mail routes to replace the Frederick-Brunswick shuttle train to be discontinued Oct 31, with contracts awarded to Gerald H. Adalt and Grover Shaff. Middletown High senior Kimberly Biigerman was named Frederick County Junior Miss with Velvet Beard and Teresa Frietsch as runners-up. Post office bid by Peter J.T. Nelsen for the old Frederick Post Office remained under review due to bid requirements. Linganore High School students Lori A. Clingerman et al were named Commended Students on the Pre Scholastic Aptitude Test.
A reader critiques school handling of policies in the School Handbook and calendar. They cite cases where a look a like weapon leads to suspension without threats claimed, real knives draw no actions, and a star athlete bullies teammates yet faces no suspension while claimed Character Counts policies are cited. The piece calls for consistent enforcement across schools and adherence to stated rules.
A letter from Jack D Dale, Superintendent, Frederick County public schools, urges residents to eliminate achievement gaps by ensuring all students access rigorous programs. He stresses high expectations and rich experiences for every child and asks the community to support efforts to give Frederick County youth strong educational opportunities.
A reader urges District 3 officials to address safety at 77 and Stottlemyer Road Foxville after a fatal crash. The letter condemns Board of Education pay and benefits totaling 4000 yearly, arguing for scrutiny of compensation and fiscal waste while criticizing David Gray as a career politician.
Local residents urge SHA to install flashing lights at a high speed intersection after three family fatalities and a state worker injury. They cite poor visibility, insufficient warnings, and a 50 mph limit as factors while noting a recent near miss. Residents push for action before more crashes occur.
The Frederick County public schools aim to eliminate achievement gaps among gender and ethnic groups. A five year Education That Is Multicultural plan creates a coordinating position to marshal external resources and drive community action. The district calls for critical self-examination of access to challenging opportunities and parental and neighborhood support to raise expectations and outcomes for all children.
A reader condemns proposals for anti discrimination laws and hate crime classifications, arguing such measures divide citizens into special groups and invite lawsuits, while insisting crimes should be punished equally regardless of motive. The letter cites constitutional concerns and favors equal treatment without designation of protected classes.
Joshua Porter of Newport News Virginia says SEV’s performance at the In the Street festival drew new fans and weathered criticism from some attendees. He argues promoters misjudged the band and hopes SEV returns, calling them a band of the future.
The Frederk News invites signed letters to The News-Post with writer name address and home and business phones for verification. Space limits lead to abridgment. poetry religious verse and form letters are not published. Send by mail fax or email to Frederica Frederick MD with provided contact details.
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