Historic district battles spark clash over renovations and preservation
Tuesday’s front page links vinyl siding debates and historic standards to wider erosion of downtown’s character. A 11 million six story office project on South Market faced opposition yet gained HDC approval, while demolition plans for Grimm’s Automovation drew little mourning amid traffic changes. The piece argues a strong HDC is essential despite political pressure and a controversial water tower sign episode.
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Thch City
Historic District Commission
Istvan Peteranecz
HDC
South Market Street
Carroll Creek
Grimm's Automovation
South Carroll
East South Streets
Jim Grimes
South Carroll Street
Windup radios and Y2K fears fuel a skeptical take on 2000
A Medie General News Service overview contrasts windup AM radios aiding remote areas with mass anxiety about the year 2000. It notes Canadian inventors profiting, Naval War College researchers examining public perception, and assurances from Internet leaders that the transition will largely succeed. The piece highlights potential, nontechnical risks, stockpiling talk, and a focus on keeping communications alive despite possible outages.
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Africa
Enterprise
Naval War College
Nostradamus
Navy
Thomas Barnett
Brass
Barnett
Defense Department
Surf City
Internet Society
Donald Heath
Bution
Virgin Airlines
Federal Reserve
Alan Greenspan
Medie General News Service
Frederick youths attend Elks camp at Camp Ritchie
Forty sun tanned Frederick boys returned home after a week at the Elks Tri State Boys camp held at Camp Ritchie in Cas cade. Local Elks officials and Donald Batton led the camp kitchen and dining hall operations.
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Frederick
Elks
Camp Ritchie
Cascade
Tee
Tri State Association of Elks
Henry A. Schuler
Robert Burall
Guy Anders
Delbert Null
John Stevens
Donald Batton
Frederick County Sees Debate Over Senator Mooney Style
A critique by S. Alex Bradford of Senator Mooney, a 29 year old freshman, argues he has become a one issue politician. The piece accuses him of social Darwinist views and a siege mentality while failing to deliver results for Frederick County.
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Alex Mooney
Frederick County
Mooney
Annapolis
Maryland
Don Quixote
Mr. Mooney
Free State
Radio failure during Aug storm recalls Frederick floods
A reader recalls using Weather Channel updates and battery radios during a summer storm that knocked out power for about 24 hours. They contrast it with earlier floods when radio broadcasts kept downtown residents informed, noting how radio helped monitor damage and news as it spread across cities.
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Frederick
North Market Street
WFMD
Hagerstown
Town Crier Idea Sparks Letters to Editor
Marian Pitts contends that as the second largest city in the state the town needs timely local breaking news from the city’s radio station. The letter asks whether reviving a town crier tradition would improve public notice and civic engagement.
A Walk on the AT and a Call for Tolerance
Letter reader from Emmitsburg lauds a recent article on Don Demera and the Appalachian Trail as a testament to determination and nature love. The message shifts to a critique of rising intolerance, detailing violence against minorities and urging acceptance across sexual, racial, and religious lines.
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Don Demera
Success in Frederick County Schools
A parent shares a positive experience from Waverley Elementary as an out of district student. The letter urges other parents to set goals for their children and collaborate to ensure student success across the Frederick County public schools.
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New Market Middle School
Thomas H. Shade
Frederick County
Waverley
Mooney criticized for hate and fear fundraising approach
A reader condemns State Senator Alex Mooney for using hate fear and ignorance to raise funds. The letter argues the tactic undermines democracy and reflects poorly on Mooney and his conservative stance.
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Mooney
Alex Mooney
Mr. Mooney
Mooney fundraising tactic fuels hate, reader says
Barbara J. Foster of Frederick condemns Alex Mooney for fundraising appeals that mix anti left and anti gay sentiment with a call tied to a hate-filled remark by a shooter. Foster urges voters to reject such rhetoric and find real solutions.
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Alex Mooney
Parris Glendening
America
Just Slow Down From Road to Shop Rage
Stephen Peach laments a society driven by self gratification and reckless behavior. He warns that irresponsibility endangers lives and erodes respect in daily interactions, urging people to slow down before their children grow up unaware of life passing by.
Road courtesy and traffic flow tips from John Jurewicz
A compact guide urges defensive driving to keep intersections clear and prevent gridlock. It emphasizes treating others as you wish to be treated and reminds drivers that they are not the only car on the road, with John 8 Jurewicz cited.
Citizen support for an officer on Rosemont Ave
Officer First Class Eric Stanley of the Frederick Police thanks motorists who stopped to assist during a traffic stop on Rosemont Avenue at Montevue Lane on August 14 1999. He notes the driver was combative but no injuries occurred and praises local citizens for backing police efforts.
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Rosemont Ave
Rosemont Avenue
Montevue Lane
Steere Fh Frederic
Frederick
Eric Stanley
Frederick Police
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters with writer name, home address and business phone for verification. Not all letters are published due to high volume. Submissions may be abridged for pace via mail, fax, or email.
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Fredenck News-Post
Mall K
Fredartok
Patrick &J
P.O
Frederick
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Brenda Toms
Lois Ann Keller
Mary Cain
Edith Carmack
Patricia Murray
The
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Frederick Tennis Club
Fleming Avenue Courts
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Marian Pitts
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