Iron Man of New Market Frank Smith Celebrated
Editorial honors Franklin Smith of New Market for 58 years of public service including 20 years as mayor. The 85 year old council member was feted with a governor's citation, state and county proclamations, and induction into the Maryland Municipal League Public Service Hall of Fame at Mealey's Inn with about 100 locals attending. Aug 4 was named Franklin Smith Day in New Market.
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Parking lot flap feeds mayor aide praise and critique
Aide Rick Weldon took blame for closing the Carmack Jay lot and promising swift enforcement. Mayor Janes Grimes backed a pragmatic HDC approach to ease codes for owners, while residents press for clearer guidance.
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Education policy clash shapes 2000 campaign rhetoric
The piece traces how Clinton Bush and Gore align on standards testing and accountability. It contrasts Bush’s school choice vouchers with Gores emphasis on parental choice and accountability. It notes shifts in funding, federal role, and state duties, predicting a productive election year debate.
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Los Angeles
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Farcical Donkey Softball Game Delights Frederick Crowd
The Slipping and sliding on and off amphibious donkeys marked a circus like fundraiser as the Frederick Lions played at McCur dy Field. Nearly 200 rain soaked fans endured showers amid a chaotic game for charity funds.
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Frederick County Schools Dominate SAT Scores Says Reader
A reader from Monrovia notes Frederick County schools consistently top SAT results, contrasting with Montgomery County bragging about its system. The letter highlights Frederick County as the state’s best kept secret in education.
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Frederick County
Montgomery County
Cloud seeding letters spark rainfall debate in Frederick County
Thomas Taylor of Monrovia argues that cloud seeding aims to cause precipitation and disputes letters claiming a conspiracy to stop rain in Frederick County. He notes the method’s purpose is to induce rain or snow, not prevent it, and questions drought impacts in neighboring counties.
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Frederick County
Mount Airy Youth League shaped a son’s path to Army service
The writer credits Mount Airy Youth Athletic Association for eight years of positive impact, contrasting Rosie Jordan’s praise with his son’s safe football integration, mentoring, and emphasis on academics and life skills leading to a Army career at Fort Bragg, while noting his daughter’s cheer involvement.
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Rosie Jordan
Mount Airy Youth Athletic Association
United States Army
Fort Braga
N.C
Letters: Bulldogs five years ago and local youth sports
Edith D. Eader writes about MAYAA youth sports impact in Mount Airy, praising coaches and discipline that boosted a student to join Singanore High School JV cheer squad and later volunteer as a junior coach. She and others recount MAYAA growth, a character Counts policy, and community service.
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Singanore High School
Mount Airy Recreation Council
Wake up call on language policy in Texas town
Marguerite Snyder argues that El Cenizo, Texas, passed ordinances to hold meetings in Spanish and to bar city employees from serving illegal immigrants. She cites immigration policy as dangerous, urging Maryland to join 25 states designating English for government affairs to prevent Balkanization.
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el Cenizo
Texas
Maryland
Road Rude Driving Sparks Reader Letters Across Years
A reader argues that road rage stems from road rude behavior on I-270 and questions policing focus. He cites letters by John Kosciusko and Larry Krug, claims many offenders are self centered drivers, including women, who create rolling roadblocks and provoke unsafe conditions.
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John Kosciusko
Larry L. Krug
Mr. Kosciusko
Readers urged to share thoughts with local paper
Letters to the Editor invitation from The Frederict News Post explains mailing, faxing, and email options to submit letters. It provides the mailing address at 200 E Patrick St Freder, MO 21705 and a fax number 901-862-8299 and an email contact.
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