Frederick County debate over youth treatment center in Jefferson
Community discusses a proposed 56 bed youth treatment center on a 200 acre farm in Jefferson run by Sheppard Pratt Health System. Locals raise traffic and zoning concerns while noting no nearby facilities and possible anti Baltimore sentiment. Officials plan to seek a zoning exception to permit the center’s farm location.
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Frederick County
Maryland General Assembly
Maryland
Prej
Sheppard
Enoch Pratt
Baltimore
Jefferson
Sheppard Pratt
April in Frederick A spring memoir from Roy Meachum
Roy Meachum reflects on an extraordinary April in Frederick with vivid memory of the city’s revival. He recalls Easter drives, Catoctin scenery, Bradford pear blossoms, and a long, sunny stretch that defies a harsh winter. He notes personal joys, aging, and the way the season lingers despite heat.
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Frederick
Sharon
Sabillasville Road
Catoctins
Maryland
Roy
Louisiana
New Orleans
Mr. Eliot
Virginia
Bradford
Frederick Springs
Italy
Naples
Letters to the Editor In The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers and requires name address and phone number for verification. Not all letters are published due to volume, with longer ones appearing on the Opinion Commentary page or elsewhere. Mail to 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or fax 662-8299.
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Frederick
The
Two Litter Bearers and a Medical Officer Statue Idea for Frederick
Ray N. Diels of Frederick proposes a Civil War statue for Carroll Creek park showing two litter bearers from opposing sides and a medical officer with a plaque reading Take him to Frederick to honor the humane care given on both sides. The design aims to unite memory of Yanks and Rebs as brave Americans.
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Carroll Creek
Dame Frenchie
Fritchie
Jackson
Ulysses S. Grant
Frederick
Maryland
South Mountain
Antietam
Gettysburg
Rebs
Senate panel urges lifting wage caps for low income workers
A U S Senate committee in Washington urged ending wage controls for incomes up to 200 dollars monthly for family heads and 150 dollars for singles, arguing many white collar and low income workers hover between subsistence and privation. Local events include the Army Navy E award ceremony, Red Cross crafts program in Frederick, county planning debate, Earth Day tree planting in Burkittsville, a mountain fire near Weverton, and Dr James A Sensenbaugh dedicating a new South Frederick Elementary addition with a talk on Education in Transition.
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U.S Senate
Washington
War Labor Board
James A. Sensenbaugh
South Frederick
Readers Comment on Kids Menu Size and Age Limit
Amanda Sadtler reflects in grade 4 at Kemptown Elementary that children’s menus are too small and age limits should rise to 16. She urges more food options including shrimp and crab to satisfy varied appetites.
Frederick High School Safe and Sane Graduation Drive
Frederick High School plans a Safe and Sane Graduation Party at Hood College Gambrill Gym on June 7 9 to 10 30 pm to 5 am. Students can dance play games swim and win cash prizes in a drug free event funded by donations including a $26 parent contribution. Mail gifts to FHS Safe and Sane Frederick Md 21705.
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Gambrill
Hood College
FHS
Frederick High School
Safe & Sane
FHS Safe & Sane
P.O
Frederick
Frederick County
Letter reaction to Take care of your own kids
A reader responds to L. Marie Hettich’s April 11 letter in The Frederick News-Post. The writer says the views disturbed them and struck a raw nerve, promising to summarize Ms. Hettich’s stance.
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L. Marie Hettich
Frederick
Letters discuss family planning and parenting choices
A reader argues based on income and schedules whether to have children, endorsing varied approaches from not having children to working conditions that allow parental care. He admires Ms Hettich but questions latch key concerns and stresses personal responsibility, then shifts to drunk driving prevention and the CPCU Society's stance on public awareness and policy.
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Ms. Hettich
Ren
Cpcu Society
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters
Record low 44 percent of highway deaths from impaired drivers
The Associated Press reported last month that impaired driving accounted for a record low 44 percent of all highway deaths last year, signaling improvement in traffic safety.
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Associated Press
23 Ducks Killed at Baker Park Prompt Concern
A Frederick reader laments 23 ducks hit by vehicles near Baker Park over two months. He urges drivers to slow down after seeing a female duck dragging her dead mate from the road, and asks for greater awareness and compassion.
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Baker Park
Frederick
Pro‑life voters back Tim Ferguson in Frederick County
Anne Brady of Mount Airy thanks the newspaper for printing the pro life viewpoint of State Senate candidate Tim Ferguson. She notes many local supporters who oppose abortion funded by tax dollars and intend to vote for candidates sharing this stance.
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Senate
Tim Ferguson
Frederick County
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Middle Atlantic
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Richard F. Nallin
Arts and Skills
F. Earle Shriner
Red Cross
Edward Holter
Potomac Grange
Grange
Burkittsville
Weverton
Amanda Sadtler
Kemptown
Gail Ziminsky
FHS Safe & Sane Committee
Dickerson
Richard L. Blank
Martinsburg, W.va
Cliff A. Choy
Cliffhey
Liamsville
CPCU
District of Columbia
Shane Wilotzkey
Catoctin High
Ferguson
Anne Brady
Mount Airy
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