Controversy Over Congratulatory Letters to Honor Roll Students
The Frederick County Board of Education faces criticism for potential race based congratulatory letters to Honor Roll students. Critics argue the practice misuses race and distracts from overall student achievement. Alternatives proposed include sending letters to all students or regional representatives handling portions of the Honor Roll, while noting placement in honors depends on multiple factors beyond race.
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Frederick County
Richard Dixon
Earl Robbins
School System
Jamie Cannon
Earlene Thornton
Local film buzz ends as Blair Witch fades
Roy Meachum reviews summer film season noting The Blair Witch Project upstaged by Runaway Bride in early box office, while Burkittsville townspeople react to real place fame. He laments internet hype, praises Maryland Berlin for Runaway Bride tourism, and calls Blair Witch’s misleading use of a real town harmful yet amusing for film fans.
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Burkittsville
MTV
Burkitsville
Jossen
Berlin
Julia Roberts
Richard
Miss Roberts
Hollywood
Hale
Ocean City
Cnion Bridge
Atlantic Hotel
Maryland
Richard Gere
Gun lobby clash reshapes push for gun laws
A national circular gun battle pits gun lobbyists against gun control advocates as lawmakers face loopholes in background checks. Police chiefs emerge as a pivotal new lobbying force, potentially shifting votes in Congress toward tighter gun measures.
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America
Congress
New York Times
Fox Butterfield
Baltimore
Louisville
Minneapolis
Times
National Rifle Association
NRA
Scripps Habard News Service
Frederick area notes on hires, bridge, fire engine and town events
Evelyn Kefauver becomes executive secretary and Watkins Acres assistant at Hamilton Homes Inc. Asa H Watkins presides over two firms. Buck Wisner drives in the winning run as Independence Firemen beat Potomac Edison 3 1. Walkersville fire hall rededicated with 1940 Ford pumper leading the parade. Highland Street bridge reopens after a tractor trailer crash. Hanover Shoe plant water tower nears completion for sprinkler system. A four day Pantry Pride Farm Fair Fun Fair Jamboree starts at local Frederick stores. Alan Estep earns Eagle Scout badge painting curb numbers for 225 homes aiding emergency vehicles.
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Evelyn M. Kefauver
Frederick
Western Maryland Trust Company
Hamilton Homes Inc
Watkins Acres Inc
Asa H. Watkins
Mount Airy
Alan Estep
Robert Estep
Walkersville
Frederick mayor grills Histone District Commission over rules
Frederick Mayor Jim Grimes criticizes the HDC in a Sept 3 Frederick News-Post letter. He argues rules are unequal in cost, praises homeowners maintaining properties, and suggests the HDC would prefer "historical" eye sores to keep up standards.
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Frederick
Jim Grimes
Frederick City Histone District Commission
Frederick News-Post
HDC
Blues Festival Cleanup Sparks School Damage Report
Lisa Williams of Stepping Stone Daycare in Frederick describes trashed classrooms and damaged facilities after a July Blues Festival at the old Seventh Day Adventist School now occupied by her daycare. She cites broken into offices, stolen supplies, clogged toilets, and unsanitary conditions, urging relocation and outdoor restrooms to protect children and staff.
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Seventh Day Adventist School
Stepping Stone Day Care
City Hall
Jim Grimes
Grimes
Stephen Norris
Frederick
Carroll Creek
Stepping Stone Daycare
Letters defend Bouviers against breed backlash
Claire Marshall Twigg argues that labeling Bouviers des Flandres as poor family pets is unfair. She emphasizes devotion, protective nature, and need for training and exercise, noting her 15 years with Bouviers and warning that aggressive driving poses greater risk than firearms.
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Andy Highland
Bouvier Des Flandres
Aggressive Drivers Need a Crackdown Letter Response
Sam admits being an aggressive driver after Larry Krug's Aug 30 letter. The writer argues road rage stems from ego and threatens lives, citing a family harmed by an aggressive driver. A trucker fears, a son disabled at 15, medical bills exceed $20,000, and a sales career reduced to part time.
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Sam
Larry Krug
Well owners oppose water regulation despite rain relief
Kenneth M. Krouse argues against state or county water usage rules for private wells, noting rainfall eases concerns and emphasizing that authorities should not regulate individuals’ drilling or maintenance costs.
Dear Mr Rollins a Florida note from Caitlyn Rogers
Caitlyn Rogers from Titusville, Florida shares memories of Mr Roger Rollins a cheerful custodian at North Frederick Elementary School through third grade. She notes his daily greeting and warm smile brightened students and hopes he knows he remains a wonderful person even as she moves away.
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Florida
North Frederick
Roger Rollins
Mr. Rollins
Letters to the Editor in The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper. Writers should include winter timing, full address, home and business phone numbers, and letter length may be limited by space. Submissions can be mailed faxed or emailed with contact details provided.
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Fredenck News-Post
News-Post
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick St
P.O
Frederick
Traderic
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Martin Schram
Newsweek
Hama
Hewe-Peaiath
Seceekinen
Buck Wisner
Independent Firemen
Potomac Edison
Hanover Shoe Company
Emmitsburg
John H. Church of Frederick
Adth Infantry
Far East
Tokyo
Japan
Robert L. Strine
Highland Street
Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company
Frederick Towne Mall
Frederick Shopping Center
Ron Montgomery
Lisa Williams
Parkside
Claire Marshall Twigg Frederick
Kenneth M. Krouse
Erick
Caitlyn Rogers
Titusville, Florida
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