Sheetz proposal sparks debate on local site
Local residents and planners weigh a Sheetz gas station and store near Shookstown Road, arguing it adds traffic and visual impact despite praise for cleanliness and variety. With 130 residents signing a petition and 80 attending hearings, officials face concerns about bottlenecks and the neighborhood’s green spaces.
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Sheetz
McDonald's
New Market
Rosemont Avenue
Shookstown Road
Frederick
Planning Commission
Hemingway Ghost in Key West Dies at Last
Roy Meachum recalls Ernest Hemingway’s Key West home bought in 1931 for eight thousand dollars. He notes the author’s life, film connections with Gary Cooper, and the famous cats, while reflecting on Hemingway’s baring of private life and the myth that surrounds him. The piece ends with the author declaring the ghost of Hemingway is dead.
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Key West
Gary Cooper
Hemingway
America
Cooper
Ingrid
Ernest Hemingway
Call to fund interscholastic sports while protecting academics
Frederick County supporters urge full funding for high school sports across all programs without harming academic or special programs. The 1995 96 season already produced six state championships across boys and girls teams and suggests spring will bring more. They highlight character-building, scholarships, and widespread youth programs supporting ongoing parental and coaching funding efforts.
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Frederick County
Frederick County produces three new elite athletes in national honors
Jack Griffin writes from Braddock Heights praising Frederick County athletes Beau Wiebel Valerie Williams and Michelle Higginbottom for national recognition in swimming and track. He argues solid high school programs and coaching fuel success and urges continued funding for interscholastic sports and related programs.
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Frederick County
Beau Wiebel
Middletown
Valerie Williams
Michelle Higginbottom
Frederick
San Diego
Williams
Higginbottom
Jack Griffin
Braddock Heights
Palm Sunday paths and local actions in Frederick in 1946
Palm Sunday crowds fill highways amid Lent ends as Frederick police detain two drivers for drunken driving after a collision on West Patrick Street near Jefferson Street. Hood College buys 284 Dill Ave residence to ease student housing. Eastalco names Dr John L Carnochan as community relations manager succeeding John W Morgan. Kettler Brothers foresees higher home costs if AWT sewer plan scrap proceeds. County Commissioners grant autonomous hiring and policy powers to the new nursing home board despite objections.
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Frederick
West Patrick Street
Jefferson Street
Eastalco
Harvey P. Armintrout
John L. Carnochan
Frederick County
John W. Morgan
Eastalco Aluminum Company
Morgan
Potomac Edison Company
New County, Nursing Home
Edgar C. Wirts
Donald L. Lewis
Protection One gun per month seems like plenty of protection
Frederick writer Jim Hartley weighs in on firearm policy, arguing that a single gun per month provides adequate protection and reflects personal views on gun ownership and safety.
Name Change Prompts City Leader to Address Ball Controversy
Beth Gura notes in a thank you letter and burial remarks for the time capsule that the Peace Resource Center protest prompted Mayor Jim Grimes to announce a name change for the ball. He admits an act of insensitivity by the planners and intends a meeting with diverse civic leaders to foster understanding before his term ends.
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Beth Gura
Peace Resource Center
Jim Grimes
Ms. Gura
Strange saga of rising gas prices across towns
A reader documents a spike from 1.119 to 1.289 per gallon mid grade within a month, notes cheaper prices in Virginia and Pennsylvania, cites industry reasons as heat demand and Iran oil hopes, questions refinery shutdowns, and asks if price increases are coincidence, collusion, or price fixing.
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Prince William County
Virginia
Gettysburg
Sheetz
Iran
Frank Quinn name change questions linger in court records
The case centers on Frank Quinn and Mare Anne Enckson amid debates over a name change and related ownership or identity questions. Local officials reference the ongoing proceedings tied to a 250th anniversary event and a disputed title described as the Sabers and Roses Bail in connection with the parties involved.
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Anne Enckson
Talons closure blamed on lack of gay community support
A letter notes Talons closed due to limited patronage from the gay community. The writer criticizes the club for high volume pounding disco music and catering to a young, moneyed crowd, arguing it failed to attract broader support.
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Tom
Fredenck
Talons
Augie Gladding
Ari Dent
Community group urges inclusive Frederick venue ideas
Lisa Babcock writes that many gay and lesbian couples have moved beyond the bar scene and seek a place for a good meal drinks and conversation with space to dance. She argues a gay friendly venue can succeed in Frederick and foster better social gathering.
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Frederick
Getting older and getting funnier about Dr Gajdusek arrest
A reader defends Dr Daniel Gajdusek against sensational reporting critiquing headlines. The letter notes age related missteps, acknowledges harm of sexual abuse, but argues for fair trial not media verdicts and recalls a family friend case. Hamsville Maryland by Nancy E Hanel.
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Daniel Gajdusek
Dr. Gajdusek
Letters to the Editor From The Fenech Mewes Poet
Editor notes invite letters with name address and phone number for vetting. Some letters canceled due to space and others for content. Contact The Fendeexk Mens tru at DOC E Bork & 80 Box STB, Frederck Mp 21703 or call 682-8209.
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Fenech Mewes
Radrest Wettest
Fredenck
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