Welcome Back Kotter Theme Inspires Local Teachers Return
The Frederick County school system attracts about 60 of 200 new teachers for fall, including Jeff McCabe who returns to his old high school. McCabe praises the curriculum and emphasis on fostering thinking over memorization, reflecting growing confidence in the district. Princeton honors and Western Maryland education plans highlight new hires like Michelle Meredith, who notes opportunities for growth and the district’s commitment to excellence, signaling strong community support for local schools.
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Kotter
Brooklyn
Ford Motor Co
Jeff McCabe
Singanore
Frederick County
Michelle Meredith
Urbana High School
Princeton
Western Maryland College
Tierve
FCPS Pay Scale Lie Sparks Support Staff Outcry
Bruce Aderhold blasts Frederick County Public School system for a 1997 pay scale fiasco that reduced promised raises to an hourly wage chart. He recalls a 1994 form, misclassification of jobs, red circling, and secretaries earning more than degree holders, accusing officials of deception and mismanagement.
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Board of Education
Mark Hoke
Frederick County
Mark Farley
Jim Wright
Jim Ignatowski
FCPS
Boe
Bosnia
Gruff
Hal Keller
Keller
Bruce Aderhold
Reworking America metaphor says pluralism fits best
Historian Sheldon Hackney argues the old melting pot and mosaic ideas misdescribe America. As NEH chair he led 4000 conversations in 49 states, finding most see America as an idea. He suggests dynamic pluralism with diverse identities shaping a new national culture.
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America
Sheldon Hackney
National Endowment For the Humanities
Hackney
Endowment
Clinton
New York
Texas
Scripps Howard News Service
Frederick police thwart nuisance with barage of birds
From the Naws-Post Yesterday Items: Freder ick city police and sergeants Swomley and Phebus used roman candles at 7 30 p m to drive birds from a roost on North Market Street. Birds scattered then returned. A flyer garbled his way to Martinsburg via an airport field misidentification. Police inspector Gerald W Koogle and Blessing Kaetzel promoted burglary prevention measures to civic groups. County commissioner Bollinger seeks elected county executive and will lobby Annapolis. HEW Secretary Califano named Bernard Kelly regional head in Seattle. Liquor Board honors Jug Bridge Seafood for most improved tavern with owners Paul B and Charlotte Rosencrantz. Senator Smelser spoke.
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Daniel Swomley
Ben Phebus
Frederick City
North Market Street
Frederick County Liquor Board
Ellis G. Carty
Paul B
Charlotte Rosencrantz
Jug Bridge Seafood
Charles H. Smelser
Taneytown Rod and Gun Club Seeks Range Permit Rejected Again
Leadership criticism follows Frederick County Board of Appeals ruling against the Taneytown Rod and Gun Club which has pursued trap skeet rifle and pistol ranges for five years without a granted special exception. The board gave a third deadline for evidence while concerns about Shoemaker Road and community safety linger.
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Frederick County Board of Appeals
Taneytown Rod and Gun Club
Shoemaker Road
Lam
Board of Appeals
Blame Shared Over Worsening School Crowding
Former Frederick County official James Cartlidge contends years of policy and funding choices created crowded schools. In a letter to the editor he cites growth from 21 000 students in 1974 to an estimated 35 000 next year, arguing state mandates and expanded curriculum drive seat demand beyond population growth. He urges smaller class sizes for grades E through 5 and highlights the need for fundamentals and work ethic alongside funding.
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James Cartlidge
Board of Education
Cartlidge
Frederick County
Letter on Education Responsibility in Thurmont
A community note from Sterling and Bollinger Sr. in Thurmont urges parents teachers and elected officials to sit and solve cur riculum issues through repeated basics and shared responsibility rather than blame.
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Board of Education
Fishing hazards at Culler Lake prompt warning note
Cheryl Spencer Leonard urges Frederick residents and anglers at Culler Lake to dispose of fishing line responsibly after finding tangled nylon line and hooks endangering ducks and people. She calls for education of children and proper trash containment to keep the lake safe and clean.
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Culler Lake
Animal Control
Frederick
Every mom is a working and full time mom
A reader defends all mothers against blanket criticisms of working moms. She argues choice should be free, noting finances shape options, and asserts many moms balance work and home. The letter emphasizes support, non judgment, and mutual respect for parenting decisions.
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Frederick
Letters to the Editor guidelines for The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post lists submission rules for Letters to the Editor requiring exclusive content, a signature with the writer's name address and home and telephone numbers for verification, and notes abridgment for space. It outlines mailing, fax, and email submission options and warns that not all letters may be published due to high volume.
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Frederick News Post
News Post
Wrier
Frederick News-Post
Patrick Sr
P.O
Frederick
Foxth
Fredericknewspost.com
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Pfc
Blessing B. Kaetzel
Sterling E. Bollinger
Annapolis
General Assembly
HEW
Joseph A. Califano Jr
Bernard E. Kelly
Thurmont
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Seattle
Wash
Sara T. Love
Taneytown
Cheryl Spencer Leonard Frederick
Nancy R. Wells Frederick
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