Reading mentors bridge gaps in Frederick schools
In Frederick County, high school students mentor kindergartners to boost reading, after brief training. Angela Gladhill of Walkersville High works with Woodsboro New Midway Elementary student Christopher Keeter, earning community service credit and early insight into future careers. The program emphasizes teen-led, individualized attention to help younger students catch up and foster a lifelong helping spirit.
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Frederick County
Walkersville High School
Angela Gladhill
Woodsboro- New Midway
Christopher Keeter
Gambling and Casinos Stir New Orleans Intrigue in South
Roy Meachum notes high stakes gambling battles shaping Alabama and neighboring states. He details moves toward legalized wagers, casino openings in New Orleans and Mississippi trends, the role of Bible Belt resistance, and the shifting fortunes of venues like the Canal Street boat and Harrahs style operations. The piece links casino hopes to state funds, tourism, and political shifts, with names and places including Alabama, Mississippi, Montgomery, New Orleans, Shreveport, and Hilton. The debate pits local morals against economic lure as observers await outcomes.
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Alabama
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Mississippi
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Montgomery
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French Quarter
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Lousianas
Rtthwest
Harrahs Nevada
Metropoltan Opera
Avery Aran
Apo
Dar Tron
Hilti
Mats Domine J
Aaron Seville
Stark
Gunung Ac
Gore Embraces Underdog Image In Presidential Bid
The text portrays Al Gore declaring himself the underdog in the Democratic nomination race against Bill Bradley. It notes Gore's high national polling, endorsements, and status as a prominent political figure. A long interview outlines transformation of his campaign, debates with Bradley, and his plan to energize southern supporters while combating expectations.
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al Gore
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Bill Bradley
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US News & World Report
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Nashville
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Lower East Side
New York
Iowa
Duar
Amatedt
George W Bust
John McCain
Pension plan discussed for Frederick municipal workers
A tentative pension plan featuring definite retirement benefits and security for Frederick municipal employees was presented to Mayor Lloyd Culler by C W Lewis Jr of Aetna Life Insurance Company. The briefing outlined a plan from the group and pension division to help ensure retirement security for city employees.
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Frederick
Lloyd C. Culler
C.W. Lewis Jr
Baltimore
Home Office
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Plane crash fears shake Burkitsville resident
A resident reports a low flying plane near Brownsville Road caused fright and concerns for children at play in the yard. The incident description notes a plane about seven feet above the car and proximity to a bike, prompting safety worries.
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Tam
Tre
Burkitsville
Brownsille
Ray Gras
Lake
Integrity and compassion in medical staff dispute
A letter criticizes Dr Kusas Barakat and colleagues while defending Cardiology Center's handling of patient files after Dr Vitarello's departure. The piece alleges personal connections influenced coverage and asserts the center complied with ethical file transfers. It notes broadcasts and ads about Dr Vitarello and cites court rulings in favor of the Cardiology Center.
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Lou
Joanne Brooks
My Brooks
Kusas Barakat
Vitarello
Cardialeay Center
Cardiology Center
Vitarella
Readers defend Dr Barakat and Cardiology Center stance
Letters to the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland in Towson defend Dr Vitaretto and the Frederick Cardiology Center, praising doctors for integrity and compassion while criticizing a cited article. Supporters recount patient experiences, urge evidence over rumor, and urge accurate reporting on hip hop definitions and music knowledge.
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Court of Special Appeals of
Maryland
Towson
Vitaretto
Ertaens
Frederick
Barakat
Mars mission didn't add up prompts metric switch debate
William Alden Lee argues in The Fredench News Post that wasted funds from "bad numbers" in a Mars mission show the US must adopt the metric system used by most countries. He calls for immediate change, labeling the current measurements inefficient and time wasting.
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Fredench News-Post
Space Agency
United States
Bands obscenities offend some listeners
Julia Robb notes SEV drew criticism at In the Street festival for obscenities. The band had been booked and paid in advance by festival officials, who should have researched the act. The critique targets the booking decision rather than the performers themselves.
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Julia Robb
Sev
Harassment over a basketball pole sparks county dispute
Dottie Campbell reports a Frederick County Highway Department notice threatening a $500 daily fine or 30 days in jail for removing a basketball pole blamed for a dangerous situation. She says the pole has stood 20 years near a cul de sac, with neighborhood kids playing for generations, while officials on vacation left her unable to speak.
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Frederick County
Letters to the Editor guidelines at The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters from readers with full name and address and home and business phone numbers for verification. Due to high volume publication is not guaranteed and poetry or notices to other people are not published. Letters may be mailed or faxed or emailed to the address, fax number, or email shown.
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Frederick News Post
News Post
Wmers
Ark Home
Mall
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick Sr
P.O
Frederick
Fredericknewspost.com
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