Frederick County students shine in math and achievement awards
Seventeen high schoolers named outstanding achievers for dramatic progress in academics, activities, service, attendance, and citizenship with praise for First National Bank of Maryland and local leaders. Other stories note Gov Thomas Johnson Middle School students Brandon Cunningham and Leslie Follmer in MathCounts, plus Frederick County teams placing well in Maryland Math League contests across seventh and eighth grades.
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First National Bank of Maryland
Brandon Cunningham
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School
Montgomery County
Takoma Park
Brandon
Leslie Follmer
TJ Middle
Frederick County
Maryland
Washington
Maryland Mathematics League
Windsor Knolls
Ballenger Creek
Monocacy Middle
Walkersville Middle
Walkersville
West Frederick
Takoma Park Middle School
Commission government seen as obsolete and flawed in Frederick
Robert Kressler argues in Frederick that the county commission system blocks clear authority and bold policy, hindering growth and funds. He calls for reconsidering charter government, noting Carroll County will vote on home rule while Frederick eyes a possible 2002 implement.
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Charter Agretimene
Commission
Annapolis
Winchester Hall
Frederick County
Big 7
Frederick
Carroll County
Robert Kresslera
Walkersville residents push for Crum Road Md 194 traffic light
Sally LaMonica writes from Walkersville urging installation of a traffic light at the Crum Road and Md 194 four way intersection. She notes speeding north south traffic and unsafe crossings, the state plan to restrict access with a right in right out fix, and argues the town must address safety locally.
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Walkersville
Crum Road
Maryland State Highway Administration
State Highway Administration
Town Hall
Highway Administration
West Crum Road
MD. 194
Glade Towne
East Frederick Street
Sally LaMonica
Demostration at Walker farm ends with dynamite blast
At the Eugene S Walker farm near Browningsville a demonstration drew 60 farmers and a switch blast opened 750 feet of drainage ditches. Returning home, Mrs Walker reported three windows broken by the blast concussion.
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Eugene S. Walker
Browningsville
Mr. Walker
First Bite: Tyson Reacts to McGruff Moment
Urbana columnist Charlie Miller recalls the humorous moment as Mike Tyson heard of someone biting a crime dog named McGruff. The anecdote playfully contrasts boxing fame with a canine crime fighter.
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McGruff
Mike Tyson
Personal boycott over new Sheetz on Rosemont Avenue sparks anger
Katie Groth voices strong opposition to the Rosemont Avenue Sheetz, criticizing planners for approving a high profile, garish design. She cites traffic congestion and disruption to the linear park creek and flood plain, alleging political shenanigans in the decision.
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Sheetz Place
Rosemont Avenue
Building plan raises questions in Frederick arts debate
A Frederick Regional Youth Orchestra music director questions the FAC purchase and renovation of the McCrory building. He notes plans appear theater focused and fear the project will not meet the needs of local music groups, urging clarifications before proceeding.
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Frederick Arts Council
McCrory
Thomas Gratto
The
Frederick
FAC
Questions linger over plans for arts space and cost
Phyllis Freeman raises concerns about who will use the space, charges, financial history of organizations, acoustics for drama or music, piano budgeting and storage, loading zones, parking meter removal, basement use and height, outdoor access, fire marshal approval, comparable arts incubators, and whether the $1.5 million project is worth the time and energy.
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Patrick
Market Streets
FAC
Weinberg Center
Pennsylvania
Frederick
Maryland Hall
Annapolis
Sensible gun control urged after school shootings
Lucian Heichler argues that the United States shows a rising pattern of youth gun violence with incidents in Mississippi Kentucky and Fairfax County. He questions gun rights advocates and the NRA insisting that free access to lethal weapons fuels the problem and calls for policy action.
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Arkansas
Mississippi
Kentucky
Fairfax County
NRA
Frederick County Eyes International Baccalaureate Program
Beth and John Willis urge the Frederick County Board of Education to adopt an International Baccalaureate program in county high schools. They cite global recognition, rigorous coursework, independent research, and expanded opportunities to prepare students for college and responsible world participation.
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The
Board of Education
Frederick County
Maryland
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites exclusive signed letters with writer's name address and phone numbers for verification. Abridged letters may be published. poetry religious verses and letters to others are not. Submissions may be mailed faxed or emailed to specified addresses.
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Fredenck News-Post
News-Post
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick Sr
P.O
Frederick
Fredericknewspost.com
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