Frederick County urged to use tax breaks to lure business
A county official proposes aligning property tax assessment timing to attract firms to Frederick County Maryland arguing a six month wait can offer a brief relief while opponents say the state already spends millions on Sunny Day Funds to lure jobs. The idea aims to improve Maryland's business climate against Virginia and Pennsylvania, with proponents saying a potential one million dollar cost could yield greater economic returns.
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Kennedy Center and National Theatre Feature Stars in Holiday Shows
Washington venues stage Jerry Lewis in Damn Yankees at the Kennedy Center with Valerie Wright and an energetic cast, while Harold Prince directs Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Down the Wind at the National Theatre. Review notes Lewis’s strong comeback and questions Wind’s staging, calling it tedious despite fine scenery.
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Libertytown Fire Department responds to EMS care letter
Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department issues a counter to Gladys Coats’s letter criticizing EMS care on Oct. 9. The department asserts rapid response, on scene assessment, oxygen delivery, and advanced life support care totaling 19 minutes before transport, with coordination between the ambulance and medic unit and calls for more county paid ALS staff to improve east county coverage.
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Ex-GIs Rehabilitate as Tice Labs Workers in Frederick
Ex-service men from the NewsPost SEVEN edition train as employees at Tice Laboratories Inc. housed in the former U.S. Salvage Depot, producing many Tico blown-glass bobble birds. Certificates and honors are awarded to WWII veterans, while local clubs host discussions on aviation and tax reform. Citizens attend a Frederick County public forum on legislative requests with nine speakers including Mayor Ronald N. Young.
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Cost of power rise linked to Warrior Run project
Allegheny Power defends Maryland electric rates, noting low historic increases and a 13 percent rise projected for 1999 due to federal and state mandates and the Warrior Run surcharge. The company seeks to buy out the AES Warrior Run contract to avoid higher future costs, while supporting competition and deregulation.
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Mayor Bans Feeding Ducks in Baker Park
The ordinance passed Sept. 12 by the mayor and Board of Aldermen prohibits feeding ducks and geese in Baker Park near Culler Lake. The measure aims to protect wildlife and maintain park cleanliness.
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Residents push back on park birds ordinance
Helen G Alexander of Frederick voices concern over a city plan to starve and cull park ducks and Canadian geese during harsh weather. She urges officials to fund feeding stations, shelter, and regular care rather than eliminating the birds.
Maryland Farmland Preservation Faces Statewide Control Fight
ROYD SMITH argues against a state zoning czar and a transfer of development rights plan. He cites Gov Glendening’s proposed 132 million five year boost, recalls past funding shortfalls, and defends county driven farmland preservation. He warns that statewide mandates threaten local control and the farm program’s success hinges on county autonomy.
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Calvert County
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Letters to the Editor Policy at The Frederick News
The Frederick News publishes signed letters to the editor that include a writer’s name address and phone numbers. Some letters are abridged for space, poetry and copies of letters to others are not published. Submissions should be mailed or faxed to The Frederick News.
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