Tolerance and Civility in Schools After Santana and Columbine
Editorial argues outsiders facing taunting shaped the Santana and Columbine cases but stresses tolerance and civility as essential school values. It urges early intervention for troubled youths and strict enforcement against bullying to foster coexistence and American ideals.
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Santana High
Santee
Calif
Columbine High
Denver
Colo
Andrew Williams
Eric Harris
Columbine
Santana
Bush faces recession probe as markets fall
The article compares George W. Bush’s early presidency to Reagan’s, noting a sinking stock market and weakening confidence. It cites pollster John Zogby on blame for a recession, discusses tax cuts, budget deficits, and the political risk for Republicans in 2002. Democrats push critiques of tax policy and fiscal strategy amid growing partisan tension.
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George W. Bush
John Zogby
Clinton
Bush
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
House
Tous
Eag
Zogby
Richard Capherd
Nei
Kennedy
Truman
Roosevelt
Not Only Was It Podrick Day and Convict's Return
A escaped convict from Vandaka 1 surrendered to local authorities and was handed to Sheriff Ralph E. Cripe for return to prison. Funds from Easter Seals aided Elizabeth, a cerebral palsied student learning to walk in Frederica County. Frederick Aldermen visited the Sheckells to discuss alternatives in a vinyl siding dispute lingering 26 months. A group from Parkway Elementary, Crumland Farms, and Cragett taught nutrition to Crumland Farms students as milk was stored for delivery.
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Vandaka
Ralph E. Cripe
Elizabeth
Frederica County
Frederick
James S. Grimes
Lincoln, Stull
Calvin S. Bartgis
Richard and
Mabel Sheckells
West Patrick Street
Carol Clagett
Parkway Elementary
Crumland Farms
Fund schools not nursing homes in Frederick County fight
The letter attacks a March 14 article about school funding versus nursing home costs. The writer accuses officials led by Rhoderick of diverting money from education to prevent nursing homes from failing, arguing children’s needs are being neglected and that overcrowded schools and redistricting worsen the crisis.
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Frederick County
Rhoderick
Tals
7Letters ancy ak6 UUM Woe to Bue int of changing the existing system
The text questions the value of changing the system and warns it could cause grade inflation. It notes parental concern over teacher training and suggests the committee did not complete its homework before implementing TMS under STU SIMON Frederick.
Questioning Door to Door Survey in Redistricting Debate
A reader questions the March 14 letter on redistricting and the door to door survey claimed by Janice Shumaker. They question who was contacted, whether surveys reached all areas along Bart Bartholows Road and Bill Moxley Road, and how the exact count of 73 children was reached for transfer to Green Valley Elementary.
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Oeean Yy
Janice Shumaker
Schumaker
Green Valley
Bart Bartholows
Bill Moxley
Soda machine debate in Maryland legislature gamers focus
Justin Kiska argues Maryland lawmakers should skip soda machine ads in schools and exclusive soft drink deals to focus on education during the 90 day session. He urges prioritizing tests and school resources over vending contracts.
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Maryland
General Assembly
Bear Press
Ieee
Salat
New Drum New Marcher Roy Meachum Vacation Columns
A reader criticizes Roy Meachum for vacation columns about Germany and India. The writer urges the News-Post to replace him with a columnist focused on local issues and home concerns, singling out concerns about relevance and cadence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Meachum
Germany
India
News-Post
Xhale shutdown sparks community disturbance concerns
Erika Judd argues that ending Xhale would increase local unrest, noting past car gatherings and the link to crime, suggesting the venue provided a constructive activity and helped curb illegal parking. She cites rising Frederick city crime after the shutdown and believes the area will move on from the ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xhale
Frederick City
Heterogeneous Classes Examined by Local Middle Schools
Three area middle schools piloted mixed level classes with varied results. West Frederick abandoned the approach, Ballenger Creek reverted to homogeneous groups, and Middle shifted only sixth grade. Critics warn of many variations and concerns over customized testing.
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Thomas Johnson
West Frederick
Ballenger Creek
Driving Around Frederick Improves With Quick Routes
A reader recounts testing quicker drives around Frederick Maryland by using I-70, Md. 355 85 and I-270 to reach Francis Scott Key Mall and Md. 355. The piece notes construction on I-70 I-270 and US 15 and hopes for smoother ramps and interchanges once completed.
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Frederick
Panama
Nat
I-70
Bapescaen Locke
Seerg
Germantown
MD. 355
Francis Scott Key Mall
U.S. 15
Interstate 270
MD. 85
FSK Mall
U.S 15
Eles
Spralg Tan
Alli
Fort Ritchie flag flap and retiree dispute echoes a past row
A March article notes contention over the flag at Fort Ritchie and a dispute involving a retired U S Army member. The letter writer Anita Marceau defends service, laments fallen service members, and questions retirement benefits tied to the Fort Ritchie flag issue.
Controversial Outburst Targets Medical Marijuana Debate
A harsh opinion piece by Christopher Petrella argues against medical marijuana legislation, accusing supporters of moral overreach and predicting dire social consequences. The column questions doctors’ ethics, cites a fictional example of “little Johnny,” and suggests the drug war fuels harmful outcomes.
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Christopher Petrella
Mr. Petrella
Louise
Little Johnny
Ron
Letters to the Editor from The Frederict News-Post
The Frederict News-Post details submission guidelines for Letters to the Editor including address, telephone, and email contacts. It notes limited publication for poetry or religious verse and provides mailing and fax/email options for readers to send comments or opinions.
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Frederict News-Post
P.O. Box
Frederick
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Vickie Kline
Mount Airy
Apeeecath Vane Peters
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Walkersville
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