Frederick County Education Board seeks basic qualifications
County leaders discuss instituting job qualifications for school board members as a step toward reform. Current process relies on nominating committees and governor selection, with partisan friction prompting talk of a nonpartisan community screen and broader public input. A mix of qualifications plus wider involvement could improve the system while highlighting strong school performance.
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Frederick County Board of Education
County Commissioners and School Board
Frederick County
Jack Dale
Sue Hecht
Jack Derr
Dr. Dale
Flood reflections on past and present Midwest deluges
The author recalls the 1938 floods along the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and compares current Midwest misery to the 1967 disaster. He notes New Deal levee work, city leadership during past floods, and the enduring human response to nature’s floods and storms across generations.
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Ohio River
Mississippi
Midwest
Palm Beach meeting shows money ties in campaign finance
Politicians and donors converged at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach as Team 100 members press for access in exchange for large gifts. The piece argues campaign contributions shape policy across parties, citing NAB funding, Dole associations, and repeated lobbying near Capitol. It condemns the system as a toxic, influential web requiring reform and caution.
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Washington
White House
Palm Beach
Bosh Breakers
Bill Clinton
Republican National Committee
Senate
Trent Lott
Clinton
U.S. Tobacco
Dole
Bal Harbour
Fla
Condo
Andreas
Congress
Capitol Dome
George Bush
Dan Quayle
Newt Gingrich
Lett
al D'Amato
New York
Phil Gramm
Texas
Mitch McConnell
Kentucky
Newspaper Enterprise Assoc
White Elephant Shoot and Club News At Bentz Street Armory
The Catoctin Women's Rifle Club met for a business session and a White Elephant Shoot. Frances Gittinger Lucille Harbaugh and Robert Nicodemus named for future matches. Prizes awarded to Nicodemus Jones Wastler Harbaugh Hardy Finch Baer Carter. Other notes include Bell interview reprint and local fire incidents with large damages.
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Catoctin
Valentine couple one in a million letter critique
A reader laments today’s youth under “whatever parents” and their unstable morals. The Feb 26 letter is cited as showing questionable values and excuses for a “whatever” lifestyle while hoping for the best for children.
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Valentine
City life not always a pretty picture
Monrovia columnist Kelly Hurley writes about town stigma against people with disabilities, including mental illness. She recounts harassment and social exclusion faced by the disabled community, reflecting on personal experiences and a reluctance to venture outdoors.
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Fredericktown
Frederick
Letters On Getting Respect For The Mentally Disabled
William S Mayo argues for community integration and respect for the mentally disabled noting their contributions as workers, artists, and neighbors while challenging stereotypes. Frederick police are criticized and cheaper vandalism prevention ideas are proposed by ANDY NELSON from Middletown.
Fighting vandalism in Middletown rises with security and police efforts
Vandalism has increased in Middletown over recent years causing concern among residents. People defend against crime with high tech security systems and longer police hours while noting officers cannot react to every minor disturbance.
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Middletown
PTA funds urged for playground equipment at schools
Gale booklet notes PTAs face rising costs and cutbacks yet still provide extras for students. She argues the County PTA Council and BOE should allow PTAs to donate funds for playground equipment, with the BOE ordering via standard methods, to support children.
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Lewistown
PTA
PTA Council
Marti Seraphin
Ptas
County
BOE
Letters to the Frederick News-Post for publication
Readers are invited to send letters to The Frederick News-Post with full name address and phone numbers for verification. Some letters may be abridged due to space. Submission options include mail fax and email with the address and contact details.
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Frederick
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick
Frednewspost.com
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