Frederick seniors lead Maryland’s Tomorrow and math team shines
Frederick High School senior Dugene Harris credits Maryland’s Tomorrow for a life turnaround from a class clown to an A student and co captain of the varsity basketball team. Thomas Johnson Middle School students Patrick Gery and Chrissy Liu placed on the state math counts team that finished ninth nationally in Washington, with coach Nick Diaz guiding Chrissy’s third and Patrick’s fifth state finishes. Coach Darryn Counihan likened the national contest to an athletic event emphasizing discipline and warm ups, as shown by problem examples.
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Frederick High School
Dugene “Lee” Harris
Jenny Noffsinger
Mike Sanino
Lee
Thomas Johnson Middle School
Patrick Gery
Chrissy Liu
Maryland
Washington
Chrissy
Patrick
TJ Middle School
Nick Diaz
Darryn Counihan
Takoma Park Middle School
the Frederick
Media bias claims and polling critique from Marvin Blickenstaff
Marvin Blickenstaff argues media outlets show liberal bias across audio, video, print and entertainment. He cites his poll of 17 senior citizens in Myersville, claiming high Democratic alignment and widespread belief in media distortion, urging scrutiny of poll methodology and media spin before the 1996 election.
Mt Airy Recreation Council fires coach over insubordination
The MARC executive board voted on April 1 to bar Betty Jenkins from coaching or any MARC activities amid unverified charges. Minutes show no discussion of truth or due process, with no following procedures, just a letter stating the board's decision undermines the council's philosophy and community spirit.
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Mt. Airy Recreation Council
MARC
Betty Jenkins
Ms. Jenkins
Recreation Council
MARC board action on Jenkins sparks protest at Mt Airy meeting
Pamela Zeller reports that more than 120 attendees packed the May 6 MARC executive board session to protest its decision not to reinstate Ms Jenkins as a MARC coach. They accuse the board of due process violations and fear for community service members, arguing fairness and checks on authority are essential at local levels.
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MARC
Ms. Jenkins
Marc Executive Board
Pamela Zeller
Mt. Airy
Frederick area social and civic events highlighted this week
Yesterday items note a faculty dinner at Peter Pan Inn Urbana for retiring Frederick High School teachers C Bess Castle and Mary Marcellone, arranged by Mrs William R Barnhart. A bankers tour Frederick and Carroll farms showcased contour farming methods. The Frederick Tailoring Company Social Club marked 14th anniversary at Vindobona Hotel Braddock Heights with 270 attendees including Mayor Gittinger.
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Peter Pan Inn
Urbana
Frederick High School
C. Bess Castle
Mary Marcellone
William R. Barnhart
Frederick
Carroll Counties
Sterling Spurrier
Earl E. Haifleigh
John L. Smith
Juliet Smith
Carl R. Ingling
Edwin Hevner
Grace Dotterer
Frederick Tailoring Company
Vindobona Hotel
Braddock Heights
Hugh V. Gittinger
Letter in Support of Greg Matthews on Judicial Injustice
A letter argues police risk life to catch criminals while the justice system frees them or uses tax funded jails. It condemns lenient parole and defends immediate execution for crimes tied to rape or robbery. The author complains that law abiding citizens and victims have few rights.
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Greg Matthews
Parole Board
Little appreciation for labor unions by congressman
In the Frederick News-Post note, a congressman contrasts funding from extreme right militia groups with unions, framing unions as unfairly connected to crime. A union member responds defending unions and condemning militias for attacking Americans.
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Frederick News-Post
Roscoe Bartlett
Frederick County Teachers Association
Letters criticize Dr Bartlett and defend working families
Gary Brennan praises Steve Crawford for backing workers while blasting Dr Bartlett for disrespecting District 6 families. Agnes Kemerer denounces state officials conducting genital exams on sixth graders in Stroudsburg without parental notification, describing the procedure as abusive and shameful.
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Dr. Bartlett
Steve Crawford
District 6
Stroudsburg
Child Protective Services
Appeal continues for Specialist New
The case centers on Army Specialist Michael New in Germany who was court martialed for refusing to wear the United Nations uniform during a UN deployment. He faced orders to wear the blue UN helmet and badge, with a Finnish UN commander directing US troops overseas. Congress members urged President Clinton to justify the orders, while supporters argue the action violates constitutional and Army wear regulations. The appeal to clear New’s record and win an honorable discharge continues.
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Michael New
Germany
U.N
Macedonia
United Nations
U.S. Army SD
U.S
New
Clinton
Congress
U.S. Army
Read of government assault on the family echoes past column
The May 9 Frederick News cites Roberts column titled Another government assault on the family. The writer expresses disbelief disgust and dismay at the draconian measure noted.
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Roberts
Frederick
ADA awareness praised by Frederick police leadership
Mary Dudderar commends Frederick City Police Chief Regis Raffensberger Capt James Durner II and Sgt Shawn Martyak for disability awareness efforts. Since three years ago they collaborated with Rehabilitation Services to create ADA compliance training and a plan to serve individuals with disabilities through the Police Training Academy and mental illness education including a Way Station site visit.
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Frederick City
Regis R. Raffensberger
James A. Durner II
Shawn Martyak
Raffensberger
Durner
Division of Rehabilitation Services
ADA
Frederick
Police Training Academy
Way Station
Letters to the Editor format notice in Frederick paper
The Frederick Mews-Post invites readers to submit letters with name address and phase number. Due to high volume, not all letters may be published. Address letters to Letters to the Editor Frederick Mews-Fest 200 E Patrizk Box 578 Frederick MO 21705.
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Frederich Mews-Post
Frederick Mews-Fest
Frederick
Teleticx Vorsy
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