Loys Station Bridge Festival Plans Historic Reopening
A June 25 celebration marks the re opening of the Loys Station Covered Bridge with a day of crafts, parades, Civil War reenactors, and an old fashioned political stump speech. Organizers expect about 5000 attendees from Washington DC and Baltimore to see the historic rebuilding and partake in demonstrations, a ribbon cutting by Loy’s descendant, and a village festival.
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Loys Station
Dean Fitzgerald
Old Frederick Road
Loy
Mr. Fitzgerald
Washington, D.C
Baltimore
Dress codes mirror values in schools and homes
Rae Belcher reflects on how appearance shapes perceptions from private schools to public classrooms. She notes teachers’ casual styles, student dress, and media examples, arguing performance matters more than looks while detailing evolving fashions and their social impact.
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Stottlemyer
Ken Gallegos
San Francisco
Writer's Digest
Art Spikel
Odyssey of the Mind Believable Music team appeal
A letter from Monogacy Middle School urging support for the Odyssey of the Mind program. It outlines OM history since 1978, note on final competitions spanning 50 states and at least 11 countries, and explains team structure, long-term and spontaneous problems, and the goal of fostering creative, collaborative problem solvers for the future. Barbara van der Schalie, James.
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Monogacy Middle School
New Jersey
Australia
China
Germany
Hungary
Japan
Mexico
Barbara van der Schalie
James
Monocacy Middle School OM team seeks world competition funds
Karen Raymond and Noel and Laura Ulmer coach the Monocacy Middle School OM team to state and original competition wins. They will represent Maryland at the World Finals at Iowa University starting May 31, needing $1,519.70 for airfare plus van rental, prop shipping, transit fees, and T shirts. bake sales and face painting planned to cover costs.
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Noel
Laura Ulmer
Monocacy Middle School
Maryland
Iowa University
Iowa
Rodney Kemp
Meadows van
Opossumtown Pike
Frederick
Karen Raymond
College seniors gain placement. nurse speaks at Hood College
G C Cannon announces all Carroll County high school seniors registered for placement upon graduation. 35 Westminster seniors already work part time in food canning mornings. Madame Julie Marie Colbjornsen, nurse aide pioneer, spoke at Hood College Brodbeck Hall about her escape from a German concentration camp and perilous journey to safety. County official Lawrence A. Dorsey angrily denied backing Post Office relocation. Frederick Postmaster says confusion over new warehouse on Hayward Road. Walkersville Burgess reports rescission of authorization for homes near Glade Towne until drainage and sewerage issues are resolved.
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G.C. Cannon
U's. Employment Service
Carroll
Howard
Baltimore Counties
Carroll County
Westminster High School
Julie Marie Colbjornsen
Red Cross
United States
Brodbeck Hall
Hood College
Ole Colbjornsen
Madame Colbjornsen
Sweden
Stockholm
Moscow
Black Sea
Istanbul
Bagdad
India
Bombay
New York
Mune 10
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Frederick
Walkersville
Richard Winn
Glade Towne
Remembering School Duty Over Feel-Good Schemes
A parent voices stern views on school attendance, praising Myersville Elementary students for attending on April 28. He argues self-esteem does not justify skipping, urges Frederick County parents to keep children in class, and suggests work visits belong to summer break.
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Myersville
Frederick County
Television violence and parental control debate
Citizens argue that TV violence is pervasive and cannot be blamed on networks alone. They insist parents must screen content, as channels will not serve as babysitters or curb children’s viewing habits.
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Disney
Feds pay 37 million for I-270 widening
The Frederick News-Post reports federal funding covers 37 million of a 43.5 million project to widen a five mile stretch of I-270 from Md 118 to Md 121 adding an HOV lane in each direction. Critics say the plan wastes money and questions federal involvement.
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Frederick
Feds
Letters on traffic project and healthcare costs in community letters
Michael F Margetis from Brunswick criticizes a $43.5 million traffic project, predicting persistent bottlenecks and minimal time savings. The piece argues the plan is an illusion and wastes money. Linda Fogle Delores Turner Kathy Hottel from Frederick urge affordable healthcare, calling for co operation of doctors and patients to cut costs.
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Linda Fogle, Delores Turner
Kathy Hottel
Frederick
Abortion views by AMY TOMS in Thurmont
Amy Toms presents personal views on abortion, opposing the practice while recognizing limited exceptions for rape cases or lack of readiness. She argues unborn life has value and a woman's body contains a living child whose rights are affected by abortion.
High health bills rising in the 90s strike many households
The piece outlines how health care costs soar due to doctors, insurance, and meds. Without insurance, preventive visits become unaffordable and many offices refuse service. It notes obstacles to obtaining coverage, the burden on uninsured patients, and the high price of medications even with small drugstore purchases.
Who’s learning in Frederick County’s colleges today
Doris R Ifert asks why many Frederick County students arrive at college unable to pass basic math reading and writing tests and must take remedial courses for a semester. She questions whether educators focus too much on Scholastic Achievement tests and not enough on core learning, calling for Board of Education action and family involvement to prepare students for college.
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Frederick County
Board of Education
Paying for education troubles in a mule era
A 50 year old News-Post note recalls a man parking a mule drawn wagon at a Market Street two cent meter. The mule’s movement damaged the meter and the owner paid for the damages. The piece ties the tale to debates over education funding and Outcome Based Education. Kenneth C. Hamrick.
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News-Post
Market Street
Board of Education
Letters to the Editor Address for The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News-Post provides mailing and telefax contact details for readers wishing to send letters. Include P O Box 578 Frederick MD 21705 or use 662-8299 by telefax.
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