County school fields need repairs and tighter use rules
The board report paints the public school playing fields as overused and rundown with repair costs running into hundreds of thousands of dollars. It urges standards to limit private non school use while noting funding comes from the public budget and maintenance remains expensive. Outside groups relying on fields risk substandard facilities or closure, threatening soccer football lacrosse and baseball programs and community life.
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Board of Education
County Recreation Department
Echan
Jambalaya and Ramadan in a Season of Cheer
A compact holiday column blends Louisiana slang, theatre notes, and end-of-year reflections. It highlights Kennedy Center's Blast!, Old Theatre's A Christmas Carol, Ramadan, and local tributes to Myron Randall, Fred Archibald, Mick Mastrino, and Joan Raffensberger, urging kindness and resilience amid loss.
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Kennedy Center
Old Theatre
Tom
Kari
Rey
Shookstown
Frederick's
Eleanor Harper
News-Post
Myron Randall
Fred Archibald
Mick Mastrino
Maryland State Police
Frederick
Seri
Lupo
Motherapy
Mick
Joan Raffensberger
Obsolete CRTs threaten environment amid rising e waste fears
EPA estimates 20 million obsolete computers in 1999 will reach 315 million by 2004, with billions of pounds of lead plastics and cadmium released as landfilling or incineration expands. CRTs contain up to 27 percent lead, and disposal lacks federal rules. some states ban landfilling while recycling programs grow amid high costs. European directive aims to make producers finance take back and recycling, prompting U.S. pushback.
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EPA
United States
National Safety Council
Environmental Health Center
Ted Smith
Silicon Valley ‘Toxics Coalition
Pume Stal’s
Massachusetts
Florida
Internet
Boys & Girls Clubs
Hewlett Packard
Roseville
Calif
China
Europe
European Commission
U.S
Local political reshuffle and service awards noted
Yesterday reports indicate Gaseran elect Theodorr Ko Mcheiditz planned to appoint Russell H McCain of Frederick as chair of the SRC. Governor Lanne officiated as Jatsay NEWS ARRIVED. 1st Lieutenant Jattes Ko Ladd Jon Rockwell Terre Freier honored for service. Fire alarm prompts response but no blaze. heater issue noted. High School band receives 100 uniforms after three years and $1800 raised. Kiwanis award honors Fredericktown secretary Jack Brennan.
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Gaseran
Theodorr Ko Mcheiditz
Russell H McCain
Prederick
Ravedbs
Commonrien Ty
Ue Src Shorth
Lanne
Jatsay
Jattes Ko Ladd
Jon Rockwell Terre Freier
Linganore
Roosters Inc
Harald Pazourek
George Littrell
Singapore High School
Jack Brennan
Kiwanis Club
Frederick
Thurmont
Stores should honor all holidays in public decor
Laura Thompson of Frederick argues that shops overly decorate for Christmas while omitting Chanukah and Kwanzaa. She says public displays should reflect diverse traditions to avoid singling out any group and asks how stores get away with one holiday emphasis.
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Maryland
Cognac and brandy distinctions noted by experts
The piece argues cognac is a branded European spirit within brandy, noting not all brandy is cognac. It mentions judges in Frederick and critiques knowledge on spirits, referencing Earl Rocca and French producers as examples of regionally specific names.
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Frederick
Cineia
France
Good Neighbor Thanks Editorial Support for Braddock Heights Group Home
The letter thanks the editorial on December 13 for backing a Jefferson sponsored therapeutic group home in Braddock Heights for boys with emotional disabilities. It credits the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration and notes a discussion with Braddock Heights Civic Association. Collaboration of all groups is urged for the project to benefit children and the community.
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Braddock Heights
Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
Pnt
Eddy
Cainiton of Fe Beatae
Letters defend therapeutic home and housing costs debate
A reader urges community addition to a therapeutic group home project and suggests an advisory board with Braddock Heights members, church and Jefferson School staff to address concerns. The piece clarifies nonviolent, non juvenile detention aims, and cites News-Post context. Another letter argues impact fees deter affordable housing, citing mobile homes and Florida as examples, and warns fees widen housing inequality. John C. Laughland.]
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Braddock Heights
Jefferson School
News-Post
Ra Rege Eens
Tal Ceare
Frederick
Observed message on car window at Jefferson Street area
Edith Eader reports seeing a Ford in We Tear wn dow Senior Driver message while tailing toward the courthouse. She notes speeding observed up to 35 mph and questions whether such signs should teach a younger or any age driver the correct behavior.
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Jefferson Street
Rethink impact fees for housing costs inquiry
A fragmented note questions impact fee rules and their effect on detached single family housing. It cites a Tischber study and mentions a $1.5 billion figure tied to single family homes, implying concern about cost impacts on new housing and policy.
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Florida
Tischber
Frustration Over Gore Victory Stirs Local Debate
Frederick residents weigh in on the 2000 election after Bush was declared winner amid calls questioning the electoral college. Diane Cole voices concern that Gore won the popular vote by thousands and warns against minority imposition in national politics.
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Frederick I
Gore
Bush
Letters to the Editor format and contact details
A fragmented set of reader letters shows requests for letters to the editor, guidance on submission methods, and contact options. It lists mailing address Box 578 Frederick MD 21705, a fax number and an email for Frederick News Post submissions, with references to safety in handling names and addresses.
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Frederick
Fredericknewspost.com
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Earl Rocca Frederick
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