Mighty Duck Savers Win National Environmental Award
Four years after forming at St. John’s Regional School the Mighty Duck Savers, a group of Frederick County sixth graders, traveled to Washington to receive the President’s Environmental Youth Award for guiding local ducks at Culler Lake toward a breadless diet. They promoted signposted feeding rules, reduced litter, and switched to bugs grass and seeds, earning praise from Tara Bossong and peers as well as parents and teachers who supported the project.
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Frederick Del. Snodgrass again pushes elected school board referendum
In Frederick County a debate over an elected Board of Education heats up as Del. Louise Snodgrass pushes a referendum. Supporters argue a ballot vote ends delegation entanglement while opponents warn of power shifts and influence from the school lobby. The issue hinges on party dynamics, independents, and the county’s political balance ahead of 1998 races.
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Microcredit could curb poverty with small loans
Tony Hall and Amo Houghton back microcredit as a bipartisan tool to lift the poor via small low interest loans. In the Dominican Republic a $60 loan helped a shoe repairman grow to 22 workers exporting baby shoes. Summit attendees include Hillary Clinton and leaders from Bangladesh Mali Uganda as microcredit gains global attention.
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Frederick post of Blue and Gray marks first anniversary
Veterans of the 29th Division attended the Frederick Armory for the post’s one year anniversary. Col. Perley Cooper spoke as the principal speaker. Louise Castle left nursing at Frederick City Hospital to join Maryland School for the Deaf. James H.G. Staley praised Frederick from Sarasota, noting mild winter fuel use. Maryland officials eyed two week school closings to save energy. Kathy and William H. Anders became proprietors of Quynn’s Hardware, the county’s oldest continuous store since the late 1700s. Frederick Towne Mall urged energy conservation by lowering heat, claiming a 32 percent cut. City crews cleared snow and ice, dumping it on airport land.
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No Pay No Play Critique of Public Silence on Rodman
A reader argues that public silence on a company's spokesperson endorses its conduct and Dennis Rodman’s actions. The note asserts pay for actions drives behavior and questions whether basketball should continue to be produced and supported if the public remains silent. The piece hinges on public influence over Rodman and the consequences of not being paid for actions.
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Attacking history letter attacks Confederate symbol debate
A Maryland reader argues that the Sons of the Confederacy celebration of the Stars and Bars is flawed. The writer claims the flag harmed blacks and whites, recalling Maryland’s Civil War scars and denying any rich heritage.
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Wrong approach to school suspensions letter urges punishment
Richard Long argues that schools should punish rule breakers more stringently and defends self defense in fights. He supports early morning chores and extra duties for problem students, condemns the rights rhetoric, and challenges Congressman Bartlett to restore moral and value education.
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Ending the Evil Distaste for Pornography in Schools
The writer criticizes Congress member Roscoe Bartlett's law as a feel-good measure that could not stop soldiers from buying pornography off base and bringing it to the base. They argue for teaching Christian values in schools, dismiss secular critics, and claim the forefathers were Christians.
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Fur coats and the balance of nature debate
Column argues fur coats have pros and cons and notes humans rely on animal products for clothing and food. It suggests opposing fur without condemning other animal uses is inconsistent and urges focusing on human suffering rather than animal rights. MARJORIE YOUNG Frederck
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters with writer name address and home phone for verification. Abridged letters may be published due to space. poetry and unsigned copies are not accepted. Send via mail to 200 E Panick Frederick MD 21705 or by fax or email.
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