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Can You Nail Jello to a Tree?

July 11, 2011
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By Julie Virnelson There comes a time in every parent’s life when they go from being one of the smartest people on the planet, to a complete imbecile who knows absolutely nothing. This time is called “the teen years.” For those whose children have not yet reached the teen years, those of you who...
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Digging a Deeper Hole — Part II

July 11, 2011
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By Fred Ugast The Frederick County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is currently considering amending the county’s Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO) to give developers an option to build homes in school districts that are overcapacity by paying a School Construction Fee (also known as a Mitigation Fee). The current APFO requires a developer...
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A New Chapter in Urbana Regional Library Administration

July 11, 2011
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Learning doesn’t end with the last day of school. Parents are bringing their kids in to the library to sign up for FCPL’s Summer Reading Club in droves because they understand that kids who continue reading for pleasure over the summer will retain their reading levels, and exercise their imaginations.
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