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Poverty 101 [VIDEO]
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Poverty 101 [VIDEO]
Poverty simulation designed to address problem
During the Community Action Poverty Simulation on Friday, students from Frederick Community College and Washington College in Chestertown took on the roles of people living in poverty to see what help is available and how to get it. Melissa Pappas, left, is disappointed as she pawns her TV, camera and ring for a lot less than she expected at “Big Dave’s Pawn Shop.” The pawnbroker is being played by Keith Grunow.

  • VIDEO: Community Action Poverty Simulation takes place at FCC

    Story by Patti S. Borda /Photo by Skip Lawrence
  • Soldier will likely be fired after alleged desertion
    Published on November 21, 2009
    The Army will likely fire a Westminster soldier accused of desertion, even though his family claims he did everything he could to get back to his unit after coming home on emergency leave to care for his sick wife and newborn daughter. more »


    Elementary math update spurs more debate
    Published on November 21, 2009
    Debate continues over Investigations in Number, Data and Space, the math resource being used at the elementary level in Frederick County Public Schools. more »


    Budget at forefront of commissioners' concerns
    Commissioners present legislative package at annual event
    Published on November 21, 2009
    State funding will be the most important thing on the minds of the Frederick County Commissioners when the Maryland General Assembly convenes in January. more »


    Aldermen override mayor's veto of city comprehensive plan
    Published on November 21, 2009
    Outgoing Mayor Jeff Holtzinger is worried the city's newly approved comprehensive plan could prove troublesome in the future. more »


    Annual event slated for Cultural Arts Center
    Published on November 21, 2009
    For the second year, artist-decorated and themed wreaths adorn the Frederick Cultural Arts Center. more »


    Crash victim's widow recalls happy years together
    Published on November 21, 2009
    Mary Pat Hane Kulina, widow of Stephen P. Kulina, who died in a motorcycle crash this week, said her husband was the kind of man who would keep on working until he got the job done. more »


    Wheelchair athlete gets state-of-the-art leg braces
    Published on November 21, 2009
    Gail Gaeng walks with the help of braces and runs with the help of her wheelchair. New technology now is making it easier for her to walk. more »


    Corrections Academy graduates 13
    Published on November 21, 2009
    "A treasure that will last forever." more »


    Ask the Editor — New designer hits ground running
    Published on November 21, 2009
    Things are different in my corner of the newsroom this week -- the new designer started. more »


    Windy Ridge Park master plan considered
    Published on November 21, 2009
    MOUNT AIRY -- A 90-acre park west of the town could become a home to ball fields, basketball courts or an amphitheater. more »


    Fire & Police Blotter
    Published on November 21, 2009
    Purse theft investigated more »


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