Early warning on 2000 legislative package process
The article outlines how Frederick County officials and groups must act early to influence state lawmakers. It lists a schedule of meetings from September to December, notes controversial items like an anti-bias law and a 5 percent hotel tax, and warns that a crowded agenda may hinder priorities. The piece stresses public access to the process and the difficulty of securing hearings.
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Frederick County
Frederick
Human Relations Commission
Frederick County Civic Federation
Public school voucher clash fuels trial over funds for religious schools
Editorial argues federal judge's injunction against Cleveland vouchers highlights urban schooling flaws and urges reform within public schools. It contends private religious schools should not be taxpayer funded and calls for redesign of inner city education with more hours, resources, and parental involvement.
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Cleveland
United States
U.S
Solomon Oliver Jr
Serpps
Howard News
Servce
Frederick traits mix news from veterans aid to local notices
Veterans in Frederick County began applying for GI insurance dividends as part of nationwide $2.8 billion payments for about 9 000 area veterans. A Florida hurricane sent rain and damage through Frederick County with one fatality in Georgia. Libe rtytown ponders a traffic officer. Unionville residents fear street racing. Georgetown Chapel Walkersville oldest Methodist church to be sold with congregational approval pending. Licensed practical nurses at Frederick Memorial Hospital seek union inclusion after hearings. County to add 10 beds, 200000 cost to Citizens Nursing Home expansion. City engineer Michael E. Pue Jr to leave Frederick to join Wilton Corp at Finksburg.
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Frederick
Veteras Administration
Frederick County
Florida
Georgia
Georgetown
Walkersville
Charge
Frederick Memorial Hospital
FMH
Labor Relations Board
Citizens Nursing Home
Michael E. Pue Jr
Frederick City
Wilton Corp
Finksburg
Pue
Thurmont
Water excess and a neighbor’s water use dispute
A narrator describes loading four water barrels from a well claimed to be over supplied in Laura Beard’s area. The note questions why her ample water is unused by others and whether water police would intervene before the speaker asks for four barrels. The passage references Mount Airy and Fredenck County map alongside a statement on education as community foundation.
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Laura Beard
Fantasyland
Fredenck County
FCPS Vision and Goals Guide Board's Accountability Drive
A Frederick County Public Schools document explains nine system goals derived from a broad vision. It outlines indicators for academic achievement school safety environment and staff hiring and retention, plus data collection to guide resource allocation and ensure student success.
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FUPS
FCPS
Board of Education
Students voice against stricter dress codes and uniforms
Desiree Martin of Union Bridge argues that dress codes limit individual expression and won’t curb cliques or cruelty in schools. She warns stricter rules could trigger protests, disengagement, or dropouts, and separates attire from church and school behavior.
Frederick County Board of Education adopts new mission statement
The Frederick County Board of Education says its new mission is Working together to educate each child and promote success. After a yearlong process the board also developed a vision statement, goals and indicators for Frederick County Public Schools to ensure accountability and wise use of community resources.
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Frederick County
Dress code debate sparks student rights concerns at Frederick County high schools
A Frederick County student argues that enforcing a stricter dress code or uniforms would infringe on student rights. The writer, nearing adulthood, says clothing expresses identity and questions limits on what students may wear.
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Frederick County
Yes to dress code in Frederick County schools
Doris Shamieh argues for uniform policies in Frederick County schools to reduce visible economic differences among students. She contends uniforms curb conformity to fashion trends and advertising, stressing individuality and creativity over clothing.
Cab cabs scarce after last call in Frederick
Kristen Diaz of Gaithersburg writes about a Saturday night in downtown Frederick where walks to find taxis failed. After waiting over an hour for one cab for eight people and a second for the remainder, several drank drivers remained on the street. She urges better cab service to deter drunk driving and keep patrons safe.
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Bushwalter’s
Olde Towne
Frederick
Rockville
Washington, D.C
Montgomery County
D.C
Letters to the Frederick News Post Welcomes Input
The Frederick News Post invites letters from readers with full name address and both home and business phones for verification. Space limits mean not every letter will be published and poetry or form letters are avoided. Submit to The Frederick 200 E Patrick St Frederick MO 21705 or via email.
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Fredenck News-Post
Frederick
E. Patrick Sr
P.O
Fox
Frederic
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Dan Thomasson
Fies
Libertytown
Unionville
K. Bruce Beale
Mount Airy
Ron Peppe Frederick
Frederick County Board of Education
Desiree Martin
Union Bridge
Doris Shamieh Frederick
Kristen Diaz
Gaithersburg
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