Frederick County Education Wins Through Modest Funding
The Frederick County education system is praised for strong student performance and efficient use of funds despite not having a fat bureaucracy or top salaries. The piece argues against electing a school board, asserting appointed leadership already delivers solid results and persuades commissioners on funding best for students.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Baltimore
Frederick
General Assembly
The Man Who Loves Children Christmas Column
A Christmas column by Tar Meachum recalling encounters with children across Frederick. He cherishes moments with parents and grandparents, notes both loving and challenging young faces, and praises the community’s warmth during the holiday season. He reflects on limits, the joy of grandchildren, and the enduring value of kindness toward children.
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Sharon
Pratiude and
Affsottes Sr
Frederick
Tran
Frederick Christmas Carol on City Hall and Tax Hike Debate
A festive, satirical piece set in Frederick recounts aldermen, mayor Jim Grimes, and county leaders meeting at City Hall. The poem touches on taxes for schools, trash costs, bird and tick issues, and holiday cheer. Reporter Ike observes, noting media relations and a holiday broadcast by Mary T. McCarthy of Cable 10.
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City Hall
Ike
Goldens
Aya
Iana
FCC Arts Center fees corrected by director amid charge dispute
Frederick Community College Arts Center director Wendell Poindexter refutes Mayor Grimes and Jade Wu figures that a daily rental for the JBK Theater runs 900 to 1200 dollars. He states five hour blocks with lights included and a 20 percent multi-booking discount, challenging claims of high rates and highlighting ongoing community use and partnerships with the Weinberg Center.
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Frederick Community College Arts Center
Frederick News-Post
James Grimes
Jade Wu
Frederick Community College
JBK
Weinberg Center For the Arts
Colleges 4S Center
Heyer Olea acComimulling Group
FCC
Grimes
Ms. Wu
FCC Art Center
Frederick
Weinberg Center
Mike Stup
Weinberg
Tha
DoNang
Community groups staff Salvation Army kettles on North Market
Members of Lions Jaycees and Kiwanis helped man three Salvation Army kettles along North Market Street. Capt Walter Wolfe Ralph Merchant and others joined volunteers in the effort. A Tivoli Theater carol program drew 400 to 500 in attendance under director Harold Reeves Yarroll who also served as organist. Desk Sergeant Norman Dietz foiled a second false alarm attempt by rechecking after a drunken call. Winter began with gusts up to 42 mph as Ann Lawton reported. State assessor William L Shoemaker addressed Burkittsville taxpayers noting tax law changes and assessment mistakes. Smithsonian group toured Trinity Chapel with George Schroeder playing chimes. City Engineer Michael Pue announced a temporary Carroll Creek bridge on Highland Street for Jan 5-6 after the Oct flood.
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Lions
Jaycees and
Kiwanis Clubs
Salvation Army
North Market Street
Walter C. Wolfe
Ralph Merchant
Horton Peace
Vernon Holter
Ira Ray
Jack Shorrow
Daniel T. Thomas
George T. Schroeder Jr
Weldon Harper
Norman Dietz
Michael Pue
Carroll Creek
Highland Street
Meachum’s racism charge and Israel critique reignite debate
A letter from ANN CHERTOFF attacks Meachum for accusing U S leaders of racism and defends Israel. She condemns biased coverage and political correctness, arguing U S risks and international tensions, citing Somalia and Bosnia and criticizing Third World favoritism without quoting specifics.
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Iraq
Hussein
PLO
Argentina
Germany
Israel
White House
Congress
Mr. Meachum
Meachum
Boutros-Ghali
U.N
U.S
Thanking Frederick EMS as dedicated volunteers
A reader defends county EMS amid Gladys Coats's Dec 14 letter, noting 911 contact at 5:22 pm and ambulance response by 5:33 pm. The writer praises 1,400 volunteers with 154,000 hours of training, stresses careful monitoring of ALS units, and urges appreciation for EMS crews who saved lives.
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Gladys Coats
ALS
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MARC
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Hogan
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Murphy and Kreissig
Baker and Nash
Ole’ Roy Meachum
McCutcheon
Frederick Land
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Joe
Jan
Cable 10
Omhiek Coe Anca
FCC Arts Center
Wendell M. Poindexter
Roy Meachus
Middle East
News-Post
Jim Predenick Counfy
Cire Choral Society
Tivoli Theater
Harold Reeves Yarroll
Mr. Yarroll
Ann Lawton
Frederick Piper Sales
William L. Shoemaker
Burkittsville Area
Smithsonian
George T. Schroeder
Trinity Chapel
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Tourism Council of
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the Lifesavers
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Braddock Heights
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Faters
Olf Herters
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