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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 2001

Page

4

Christmas tree cutting in Frederick County rises with warm weekend

Maryland tree growers report steady demand for cut your own trees as Thanksgiving weekends bring families to hilltop fields. With 292 growers statewide, Frederick County remains a peak spot where shoppers trek through pine litter to choose and haul home their perfect tree amid mild late autumn weather.

Maryland Frederick County

Menorah Description Cited in Dee Column Misattributed

The Dee column of December 6 presents a misstatement about a Hebrew festival and an eight-stem candelabra. The note confuses the Menorah with other imagery while mentioning Liberace and Manischewitz in a tangential, non-fact-based aside.

Ray Meachum Dee. 6 Liberace Roy

Reader blasts Meachum terminology on Middle East conflict

Letter by Ray Greenberg argues against Roy Meachum’s view, defending Israel’s actions as provoked and condemning Arab leaders for aggression. He cites 1967 events, border tensions, Straits of Tiran closure, and regional pacts, claiming historical justification for Israel’s existence and actions. He also critiques a local commission hearing cost increases as unreasonable.

Israel United States Roy Egypt Soviet Union Syria Golan Heights Haffez al Assad Straits of Tiran Israei Asia Abdul Nassar Hussein Jordan Lebanon Armas Nassar al Assad Palestine David Jerusalem Thope Roy

Tax and spenders threaten Frederick County future

A letter to the editor from William L. Woodcock of Frederick warns that taxes may extend to basic needs like shelter water oxygen and food. He urges voters to oust current tax advocates to prevent Frederick County from being taxed into oblivion.

Frederick County

Front page photo sparks contrived controversy over bar scene

A reader notes a photo featuring Jennifer Dougherty on the front page of the November issue and questions the depiction. The message alleges an owner, Kim Delauter Thurment, appears behind a bar with a tall draft beer, claiming the setup could violate liquor regulations.

Ami Jennifer Dougherty

Concerned residents clash over new shelter site

Neighborhood Watch opposes a proposed shelter, citing drug and alcohol-using, emotionally ill residents nearby. The Beacon House and the Way Stall already operate nearby, raising questions about hidden motives behind the opposition.

Madison Street Beacon House

Sandy the family dog remembered after fatal accident

Brenda and Brian Musselman of Libertytown recount four years with Sandy a loyal dog who loved greeting people and playing with toys. They express heartbreak over her death caused by a driver who did not stop emphasizing the need for respect and accountability while extending sympathy to Hunter's family and others who lost loved ones.

Sandy Hunter

Mayor Grimes Referenced as Target of Harassment

A letter from Gary L. Jenkins defends Mayor Grimes against alleged harassment and urges Frederick residents to let him focus on life and business. The writer asserts many have erred in speech, praises Grimes’ work, and questions public shaming via publishing names in print.

Fer Grimes Frederick Jim Grimes Board of Aldermen E. Austin James Market and Bentz

Frederick County raises water rates by nearly 30 percent

A local citizen voices frustration as Frederick County increases water charges by about 30 percent alongside existing higher housing and property taxes. The note cites personal bills and cites DHF rate changes, claiming broader cost of living impacts for residents.

Frederick County

Military tribunals debated as tool against terrorism

The piece argues over using military tribunals for non US citizens accused of terror, weighing ordinary courts versus international tribunals and executive orders, noting public support and political friction while highlighting procedural safeguards and war context.

Bush Supreme Court New York Times Washington Post Republic Ashcroft ABC News

Mountain beeen blast rocks Mt Grove Lime quarries east of Frederick

A loud blast at the Mt Grove Lime Company quarries east of Frederick rattled windows in parts of the city. Workers said the charge was heavy yet caused no damage and that noon and evening blasts were routine after hours.

Mt. Grove Lime Company Frederick

Letter recounts pets killed by drivers in Thurmont area

A letter laments fatal pet injuries from hit and run drivers. It recalls families including Young and Congs, lists a dog named Hunter and Sandy, describes a nonbusy subdivision crash, notes Sandy’s four hour struggle and veterinary effort, and reflects on lost pets and grief.

Black Hawk release saga stirs marketplace chatter

Local readers are buzzing as the Black Hawk dispute dominates headlines. News outlets push for clarity amid ongoing debates over release terms, with officials weighing public interest against private interests. Community members seek answers as timelines, potential impacts, and accountability questions surface.

Publication Rule Sparks Debate Over Name Disclosure

A disputed guideline says if names appear they must all be printed including those in a so called black book and any mimes. critics warn it could reveal private figures tied to The Past and scrutiny of public officials.

Gary Jenkins Fredericl News-Post Erin News-Post

Potter debate echoes childhood echoes in Frederick letters

Edward Thompson argues against sensational fears about J K Rowling and the Harry Potter books. He recalls his own childhood games and fairy tales, urging readers to treat the series as imaginative fiction for children, not occult instruction. He cites a journey from belief to restraint, urging moderation in interpretation.

J. K . Rowling Frederick JJ. K. Rowling

Letters to the Editor Submissions Guidelines

The Frederick News-Post outlines exclusive Letters to the Editor to The Nuiker Post Suned with full author details and home address. Submissions must be mailed or faxed to provide verification, with an address box and contact, and the site notes space limits and publication discretion.

Nuiker Suned Ama Kadess Ness Betiausa Wwe Tom Fettars Ottine Paocha Tridarich Frederick News- Post F.C Frederick L_ErMall Fettara Tradericknews

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