Mrs Leatherman a pillar of Frederick arts dies at 79
Frederick native Bestelle Leatherman died Wednesday at age 79 leaving a lasting mark on the arts scene. Known as Mrs Community Concert for 35 years she hosted visiting musicians and supported church programs and local verse writing. Her devotion sparked cultural life in Frederick and her legacy urges others to keep the arts flame alive.
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Meachums Missed Day-Lewis Oscar Showing in Frederick
Roy Meachum laments missing Daniel Day-Lewis in My Left Foot when it briefly returned to Frederick. He rails at local theater monopoly Hoyts and distribution choices, notes rising prices, and argues communities lose out on quality films. The piece hints Henry V opens locally two weeks hence.
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Hattery denial of Bereano funding for Europe trip
Roy Meachum’s column discussed Frederick Del. Thomas Hattery’s Europe trip next month. Hattery and Annapolis lobbyist Bruce Bereano deny Bereano funds, saying legislators pay their own way and no taxpayer money will be used.
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Truck laws hobble trade across states
Washington notes that state regulations burden trucking with costly decals and fragmented rules. Examples show blue jeans from El Paso to Dallas costing more than cross country imports, Sugar shipped within Michigan costing more than cross-border, and Frito-Lay routes favor interstate over intrastate moves. Reform could save billions annually.
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Deregulation push targets Texas trucking monopoly
The piece argues Texas trucking rules drive up costs, with 10 large shippers controlling most of the market and rivals accusing state red tape of stifling trade. It cites deregulation as lowering rates in Florida and no safety link in California, while urging federal reform.
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Frederick High School class of 1940 to receive diplomas
Frederick County superintendent Eugene W. Pruitt announced that members of Frederick High School’s class of 1940 would receive their diplomas at the new Frederick High School, contingent on access via a passable road for the June 11 commencement.
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Reducing packaging to curb waste after Earth Day
In a letter from Frederick reader Gail A. Kern, the writer urges manufacturers to adopt saner packaging to cut waste. She questions multiple packaging layers for common foods and calls for preventative measures to ease disposal and protect landfills.
Expel styrofoam from our schools
After Earth Week, readers propose environmental steps for Middletown schools. Kristin Parrish and Rebecca Rudman urge replacing styrofoam trays with cardboard or reusable washable trays. They suggest separating trash and trays for recycling and washing to reduce waste.
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Letter to Editor on Equal Value of Lives and Evidence
Peggy Yuseko argues that all lives deserve equal consideration and questions why evidence in Tracey Kirkpatrick's murder case receives less urgency than police officer Ted Wolf's. She urges faster processing of Kirkpatrick evidence to hold the killer accountable and address lingering questions.
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Frederick County Library Funding Urges Public Action
A reader argues Frederick County lags in library spending with $8.36 per person vs state and Carroll County levels. The piece urges residents to contact County Commissioners and attend the May 3 public hearing at Frederick High School to push for budget change and improved hours and services.
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The Earth We Share and Our Role in Saving It
Sally M. Carriere of Walkersville writes about conserving water and forests, reducing pollution, and rethinking space spending. She argues everyday waste harms animals and ecosystems and calls for responsible stewardship of earth’s resources.
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