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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1999
Page
5
Despite drought weakening leaf colors, Maryland's Frederick County and Garrett County communities push fall festivals highlighting camaraderie, history sites, and parks. Botanists note water shortage reduced pigment production explaining muted reds yellows and oranges, yet western Maryland remains promising for autumn outings and tourism.
James Grimes accuses rival Paul Gordon of personal vendetta in Frederick politics. The feud traces Gordon's post mayoral column writing and Young's bitter rivalry with Grimes, with both sides arguing over journalistic ethics, public service, and local history projects.
The piece argues Clinton’s pledge to stop genocide largely hinges on world media pressure, noting delayed action in Rwanda Kosovo and Africa. It critiques U S response, cites East Timor and Congo, and urges regional police forces to halt bloodshed early rather than relying on Washington alone.
Members of the North End Civic Association launched a softball league at Staley Park with Bob Nicodemus of the Frederick Rifle Club. The Frederick Playground Commission backed new playgrounds and a municipal pool by 1950. A large crowd anticipated Kids Day at the Great Frederick Fair as 24 000 county students attend. Sherry Wolf won the 4 H Beef Fitting and Show at the fair. A popular ride at the fair featured suspended chairs moving riders side by side.
Critics argue the hospital spends heavily on renovations while ignoring neighborhood concerns. They question Park Avenue as a route for 18 wheel traffic versus Seventh Street and urge the planning commission to reevaluate the proposal and traffic impact.
Frederick County school board member defends recent Nap letter sending congratulatory notes to African American Honor Roll students. outlines efforts to reduce prejudice through staff diversity goals, targeted hiring review, and district wide sensitivity training. notes academic push to raise reading writing and math, with programs like Super Camp and expanded tutoring.
A Frederick County Board of Education member defends inclusive programs, recounting partnerships with Big Brothers Big Sisters and school services for families. She argues minority representation on the board offers crucial insight, opposes reverse discrimination, and urges targeted help based on needs while promoting equality and opportunity for all students.
A longtime Burkittsville resident laments rapid urban sprawl and traffic amid rising road rage and public incivility. The writer blames town planners for transforming a once rural area into congested, unsightly development and expresses sorrow for the community's loss of charm.
A reader questions the school board’s presentation of congratulatory certificates to Honor Roll students. The note challenges whether public praise reinforces racial stereotypes or discriminatory messages, asking what lesson it teaches to students about achievement and race.
The Frederick News Post outlines submission rules for letters to the editor including signing, providing full name and address, and contact phone. It notes that some letters may be abridged to fit space and gives mailing and fax details for submission.
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