Open House Showcases National Emergency Training Center Emmitsburg
Editorial notes the 1979 dedication of FEMA National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg including the U S Fire Administration and Emergency Management Institute. It praises preserved historic rooms while detailing staff, 22 buildings, 15 000 trainees yearly, and a weekly Emergency Education Network reaching 15 000 sites. The piece highlights open house enthusiasm and ongoing disaster training amid Hurricane Floyd relief efforts.
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National Emergency Training Center
Emmitsburg
St. Joseph's College
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Fire Administration and Emergency Management Institute
St. Joseph's
Darryn Vestal
Red Cross
South
Emergency Training Center
Bruce Marshall
Bruce Hisler
Frederick City
Ethanol subsidy sparks attack in Iowa contest
The ethanol subsidy becomes a flashpoint as Albert Gore and Bill Bradley clash over the policy. Bradley, once opposed, now defends a position facing criticism for benefiting ADM and Dwayne Andreas. The issue highlights campaign finance ties and questions about reducing foreign oil reliance amid early primary dynamics.
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Albert Gore
Bill Bradley
Dillon
Archer Daniels Midland
Dwayne Andreas
ADM
Congressional General Secounting
Bee
McCain
Jack Kemp
America
Bill Archer
House
Ways and Means Committee
Newt Iingrich
Bradley
Archer
Texas
Nickles
Gore
California
New York
Scripps
Howard News Ser Ice
Veterans Friendship Day and bridge reopenings headline Shenandoah Valley notes
Yesterday Hems from the thee of the News-Pos reports William P Larkin Post 112 American Legion presented an American Nag to the Historical Society, lobbied by Herman L. Daley. Shenandoah river bridge reopened with a formal ceremony marking the end of a B&O agreement, and Parson Newman received the flag. Snowstorm caused heavy damage with 8000 Potomac Edison customers losing power. Frederick Mayor Ronald Young considers townhouse regulation changes to prevent future service disputes. Frederick Memorial Hospital board saw leadership changes, with Stuart Herrald acting president. city works to clear fallen tree limbs after the snowfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P Larkin
American Legion
the Historical Society
Taney
South Bentz Street
Parsons Newman
Herman L. Daley
Letters express frustration over growth and governance in Frederick County
SUZAN EAVES THOMPSON of Walkersville writes a letter criticizing growth policy, county commissioners, and development impact. She cites land use, water, and sewer concerns, urges stricter rules, and recommends reading Eben Fodor's Better Not Bugger to understand the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Abe
Horane
Dora
Ely Contin
Bea
Maryland
Frederick
Eben Fodor
Board urged to lower student voter requirement
Barry Salisbury argues the school board should cut the 73 percent student voter approval rule to a more realistic level, noting current Democratic and participation gaps make passage virtually impossible and calling for a voluntary policy and fairness in evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saas
Board of Education
Editor demands apology for embarrassments in the Enquirer
A reader urges the Frederick News-Post to apologize to families and the school system for publishing humiliating material. The letter condemns the paper for fueling rumors and calls for responsible reporting that protects children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enquirer
Brunswick
Frederick News-Post
High School Harassment Sparks Private Debates
Letters to the Frederick News-Post express anger over reporting on Brunswick High School suspensions for harassment. A Brunswick student leader condemns public disclosure as harmful, urging privacy and questioning media ethics while addressing concerns about education and community impact.
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Severnth
Brunswick High School
Tan
Tociaiy
Fredenck News-Post
Chldren
Frederick County Public Schools
Frederick News Post
Frederick News
Frederick News-Post
Water class fees rise at Frederick YMCA drawing ire
A Frederick YMCA member in Leesburg VA objects to a 40 percent rate hike for aquatics programs after prior promises of no increases for seniors women and the physically challenged The writer notes other certified programs are not charged similarly and argues the change targets aquatic exercisers with no nearby facility alternatives and increased class sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Ymca
YMCA
The
Powers
Frederick
Readers debate FCHS coverage and housing policy
Audrey Knott of Thurtiont counters Amy Yoho with a letter about the Frederick County Humane Society. She argues news coverage was truthful and calls for better transparency and landlord incentive programs to help more residents keep pets.
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Amy Yoho
Frederick News-Post
Frederick County Humane Society
Frederick News-West
FCHS
PCHS
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters with writer name address and home and business phones for verification. Due to high volume many letters cannot be published and poetry or religious verse is not accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredenck News Post
News Post
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Congress
White House
Relgya
Shenandoah River
B&o
Harpers Ferry
Samuel T. Royer
Maryland Turkey Producers Association Inc
Ross V Smith
Hillside Turkey Farm
Thurmont
Carvel Hall
Annapolis
Potomac Edison Company
Frederik
Ronald N Young
Paul P Gordon
City Planning Commission
Wallace M Dow
Frederick Memorial Hospital Corps
FMH
Charman Carl V Weakley
Stuart Herrald
Professional Services
Clulimy
Desederick Cound
John Thompson
Oni
Barry Salisbury Middletown
Holly FE. Osborne
Frederick County
Karen E. Wallace
Leesburg. VA
Prederick Ymca
Audrey Knott Thurtiont
Patrick Sr
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