Tougher after school eligibility set by Cassicstonen BOE
The Frederick County Board of Education endorses new rules raising after school activity participation to require a minimum 2.0 GPA and ban F grades, phased in over two years. Next year enforces no F grades, followed by the C average requirement. The policy aims to curb resource use while prioritizing student academics. Local districts differ on the no F rule, stressing the need for leadership in education.
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Cassicstonen
Frederick County Board of
Negative press stays in the spotlight at mayoral breakfast
James Grimes defends his administration at a Chamber of Commerce event amid friendly crowd and media criticism. He cites negative press as his rallying cry while defending youth services cuts and a 25 year lease with Frederick Aviation. The piece reflects on press bias and public accountability in politics.
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James Grimes
Chamber of Commerce
Coc
Grimes
United States
Chamber
Youth Services
Darryl Whiten
Weinberg Center
Michael Stup
Joe Leichert
Leichert
Frederick Aviation
City Hall
Sharon
CBC
Thomas Jefferson
Baltimore
H. L. Mencken
Jefferson
Mencken
Grafeite Some People Are EapimeP to Speak the Naked Truth
A fragment titled Grafeite presents a bold claim about several individuals who allegedly speak candidly. The piece hints at controversial takes and reader interest in unvarnished honesty from named figures.
Buchanan In VP Spotlight As Dole Fights On
The piece weighs the 1996 Republican race with Bob Dole still leading but fading and Pat Buchanan rallying delegates. It notes Buchanan could land a vice presidential nod if Dole wins the nomination and suggests party leaders back Dole while Lamar Alexander looms as a potential Buchanan opponent.
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Buchanan
Bob Dole
Dole
San Diego
Tennessee
Lamar Alexander
Buchanan campaign endures as a raucous force in GOP race
The piece contrasts Leonard Larsen and Malcolm Forbes as mere campaigns with a fierce Buchanan crusade. It suggests Buchanan could force a party split if denied the nomination, rallying thousands of protesters while Dole seeks a unity path and a vice presidential pick to defeat Clinton. The analysis portrays a party in potential upheaval.
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Malcolm S. Forbes
Alexander
Forbes
Buchanan
Frederick area struggles over rent value and city finances
Mayor Gittinger reports residents disputing rents under Office of Price Administration rules as one case saw a four room downtown unit in Frederick drop from 835 to 22 dollars, causing the tenant to quit. Library trustees cite reduced income forcing a four hour daily schedule. City finances show a 5433 dollar monthly loss on a 132 million downtown parking deck. Other notes cover Bell History Days update, Hessian Barracks Bicentennial project, and Henri's shop closing.
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Hugh V. Gittinger
Office of Price Administration
Frederick
Betty E. Rice
Ronald N. Young
Frederick News-Post NASCAR coverage praised for 1996 season
A reader from Smithsburg commends The Frederick News-Post for its NASCAR Winston Cup coverage and expresses enthusiasm for full 1996 season reporting through December, noting it should not be tied to the baseball season.
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Frederick
Local tabloid edge in Pastor Cudlipp resignation discourse
Reader critiques tabloid tone around Pastor Cudlipp and his wife leaving Jefferson amid allegations. The letter questions naming the couple while sparing the accuser, calling out perceived reputational punishment and media bias in coverage.
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Pastor Cudlipp
Jefferson Area
Letter on preserving Frederick County adult education impact
A reader thanks Dee Dee Klipp for highlighting the potential elimination of the Frederick County adult education program. She recalls enrolling in the external diploma track in 1993 and graduating in May 1994, saying the program profoundly changed her life and that adults deserve access to education to finish what they started.
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Dee Dee Klipp
Frederick County
Letters defend adult education program in Frederick County
Melinda Vaughn urges residents to oppose budget cuts that would end the Frederick County adult education program. She emphasizes education boosts self esteem and asks readers to voice opposition to prevent the elimination of the program.
Frederick city personnel rules upheld amid criticism
The city explains that personnel matters are confidential under state and federal law and that discipline for department directors is administered by the mayor with board consent. The administration states disciplinary actions have been appropriate and in line with city rules, supporting Mayor Grimes. N. Lynn Board City Attorney Jonathan M. Angel Director of Personnel.
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City of
Frederick
Grimes
Magnet program helps meet needs of gifted students in Frederick County
Becky Barriss of Monrovia argues in favor of the magnet program in Frederick County Public Schools. She notes her second oldest daughter benefited from the Renzulli program but needed more challenge beyond elementary, and credits the magnet program with providing a faster paced curriculum and keeping her daughter engaged.
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Kenneth Sanders
Frederick County
Green Valley
Windsor Knolls
Joyce Brachey
Frederick News-Post invites letters to the editor
The Frederick News-Post asks readers to submit letters with name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters can be published. Submissions may be mailed to Letters to the Editor Frederick News-Post 200 Patrick Sr. P.O. Box 578 Frederick MD 21705 or faxed to 662-8299.
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Frederick
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