Memorial Day Observances and Reflections This Weekend
Memorial Day marks a three day weekend and the start of summer trips to beaches and family cookouts. Veterans groups keep traditions alive with flags on graves and public observances. The piece notes the nation’s war dead totaling 426000 this century and urges reflection on the meaning of Memorial Day.
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Ocean City
The
American Legion
Sons of the American Legion
Disabled American Veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Call for Education Budget Support in Frederick County
A reader denounces Frederick County Commissioners for anti education bias and asserts the 1996 97 school budget was pre decided. The letter urges support for Dr Gadras budget, argues education drives business location and social outcomes, and defends school sports and programs as anti drug measures. The writer criticizes Hoke Hogan and Reeder and appeals to new arrivals backing well run services and local control.
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Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Frederick County
Hhuseness
Mark Hoke
Iona Hogan
Bruce Reeder
Dr. Gadra
Wright
Nichols
Dickman
Hoke, Hogan
Reeder
Fiscal restraint urged after Frederick County land settlement
Mick Mastrino laments taxpayer losses from the Free State Recycling suit and urges a local ordinance to hold elected officials fiscally responsible. He argues for budget cuts, needs assessments, privatization, and tighter control of education and county services as growth pressures rise.
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Board of County Commissioners
Free State
Frederick County
Board of Education
Mick' Mastrino
Frederick
Touchstone yearbook banquet closes Hood College year
The Hood College Touchstone yearbook staff held a banquet at Peter Pan Inn Urbana with 35 girls and assistant librarian Katherine Dutrow. Outgoing editor Janet Cope and incoming editor Elizabeth Geiser spoke on the year’s work.
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Touchstone
Hood College
Peter Pan Inn
Urbana
Katherine E. Dutrow
Joseph Henry Apple
Janet Cope
Elizabeth Geiser
Mother's Day Memory Touches Brunswick Reader
Lorraine Williams of Brunswick recalls a touching moment at Sunflowers where a man gave her a corsage in memory of his late mother. He shared how he buys cor sages for his wife and mother-in-law, and she gratefully accepted the gesture, feeling the enduring power of a mother's love and influence.
Family Life Curriculum Praised by Urbana and Windsor Knolls Parents
A parent with children in Urbana High School, Windsor Knolls Middle School, and elementary grades praises the district Family Life Curriculum. The Urbana student wrote about abstinence after prior discussion and viewing a Focus on the Family film. The Windsor Knolls student described an ATDS video and affirmed that abstinence is best.
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Urbana High School
Windsor Knolls Middle School
Urbana
Windsor Knolls
ATDS
Mage
Ripe
Fespe
Jsto Evittas Joskio Gratsy
Letters on sexuality and school health education in Tjarrsville
Katrina Reynolds argues for cautious sex education, noting a possible genetic component to homosexuality but stressing that familial and societal factors also shape sexuality. She commends Frederick County schools for promoting abstinence and self control, urging respectful treatment of all individuals.
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Board of Education
Salisbury State University
Frederick County
Commission
SSU
College of Notre Dame of
Nasty fans at Orioles game provoke autograph clash
A spectator recalls an Orioles game where fans waited outside the stadium tunnel for autographs. As players left, some adults shouted insults and complained about autograph access, with many children present. The writer urges respectful behavior toward players after their work day.
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Orioles
Dedication saves a life at nursing home says reader
A Frederick resident praises nursing assistants in a letter to The Frederick News-Post. He recounts a CNA’s swift action after an injury, noting dedication, care, and a plea for better pay and recognition for CNAs, orderlies, and certified nursing assistants.
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Frederick
CNA
Frederick Mews-Fest invites letters for publication
The Frederick Mews-Fest requests letters with name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume, publication is guaranteed. letters may be edited for space and exclude poetry or copies addressed to others. Send to The Frederick Mews Fest 200 £ Patrick 1, Sox 578, Frederick MD 21705 or call 652-2299.
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Frederick Mews-Fest
Laters
Kaates
Daidvess
Ferdecick
Patrick
Frederick
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