Model School Becomes Nationally Noted Mental Health Center
The Jefferson School for emotional and behavioral dis abilities is praised as a model of care for youths. Lt Gov Townsend and Casper Taylor led a 1997 dedication with Tipper Gore visiting last week, calling the school a healing model. Advocates urge parity with physical illness and note cost considerations, arguing in-state care saves money and reshapes lives early.
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Sheppard Pratt Health System
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
House of Delegates
Casper Taylor, Jr
Jefferson School
T. Jefferson School
Frederick historic district debate urges flexible replacements
M Mick Mastrino argues Frederick city Historic District Commission should allow modern replacements in place of restoration to reduce costs and safety risks. He notes dilapidated buildings, possible tearing down, and advocates empathy for owners while moving toward 21st century preservation.
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Historic District Commission
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Georgetown
Williamsburg
Barbara Fritchie
Justice Taney
Patrick and
Market Streets
Market
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Frederick News-Post
Patrick Center
Blue Ridge
Greyhound
Patrick Street
South Market Street
Fifth
North Market Streets
Frederick County
Mick” Masirino
Privacy and media hotly scrutinize the president
Dan Thomasson argues that in the Internet era personal privacy for public figures erodes as outlets spread rumors and allegations. He says presidents, especially the chief executive, must endure scrutiny for four years as the public seeks truth beyond protective privacy masks.
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Clintons
Suy
United States
George Washington
Bill Clinton
White House
Dan Thomasson
Scripps Howard
Scripps Howard News Service
Frederick items include blimp search and juvenile delinquency invite
State Police report a blimp and an observation plane scanned the Catoctin Mountain range north of Braddock Heights in a renewed search for a Coast Guard airplane missing over four weeks. Frederick Mayor Culler received a telegram inviting the city to join a nationwide juvenile delinquency prevention program supporting a presidential proclamation. Telephone officials investigated lightning-like shocks to switchboards during a recent snowstorm from Hancock to Union Bridge. A standing room crowd urged the county board to overturn a ruling allowing use of banned books at local schools. Mayor Young said underground wiring plans on North Market Street should wait for mall opening and funding. Discovery developer James Cafritz turned over HOA control to residents. new officers were installed.
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G. Howland Shaw
National Conference On
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Harry Truman
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Ronald N. Young
North Market Street
Francis Scott Key
Young
Clinton defends husband amid latest presidential dilemma
The speaker recalls Hillary Clinton on the Today show defending her husband and blaming right wing conspirators in a new scandal tied to the president. He predicts Rush Limbaugh will become involved, ending with the narrator’s name Daniel Felice Frederick.
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Hillary Clinton
Rush Limbaugh
Tim Ferguson questioned by Christian voter over conduct
A reader, once supportive of Tim Ferguson, denounces his fiscal choices and alleged lobbyist perks. The letter cites Ferguson’s bills, including a proposed gun carry measure, and criticizes rhetoric and independence. The writer pledges support for a challenger, urging Christians to reconsider their votes.
Preservation plea for Derr House faced by developers
Letters from Historians and residents urge saving the Derr House in Frederick County. City officials and the Historic Society back preservation arguing tourism and local history depend on it. Varying voices urge citizens to write, call, or visit the site to influence the decision.
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Historic Society
Frederick County Landmarks Foundation
Sally Murphy
Donna Kuzemchak
Worman
Frederick
Mr. Grimes
Mr. Natelli
Mr. Goodwin
Maryland Historic Trust
When did Discovery become a separate community from Walkersville
A Frederick News-Post article lists Discovery subdivision alongside Libertytown Middletown Emmitsburg and New Market as communities in Frederick County. The writer asks when Discovery ceased to be part of Walkersville and notes long-term Walkersville mailing addresses. The inquiry seeks clarification on the administrative status of Discovery relative to Walkersville.
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Discovery
Walkersville
Glade Elemtary
Glade Elementary
Frederick News-Post
Frederick County
Use impact fees for school funding on front page
In a front page piece by Matthew Barakat the panel cites County Commissioner Terre Rhoderick saying loss of transfer tax will harm school funding. Readers note longtime calls to raise impact fees to 5000 or more to fund schools without state legislative action, according to William B. Rose.
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Matthew Barakat
Frederick News-Post Letters to the Editor policy
The Frederick News-Post outlines submission rules for letters to the editor, including exclusive publication, required signer name address and phone numbers, possible abridgement, and disallowed content such as poetry or form letters. It provides mailing fax and email submission details.
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Fredenck News-Post
News-Post
Frederick News-Post
Patrick Sr
P.O
Frederick
Fredericknewspost.com
Hanoverians take root in Frederick County horse breeding
Suzanne and Steven Quarles convert 227 acres on Glisson's Mill Road into a premier Hanoverian breeding complex. The operation features a central barn, quarantine facility, automated pastures, and a 10,000 square foot home. They import stallions from Germany, run inspections, and lead Maryland's growing Hanoverian scene with federal quarantine oversight and a small staff.
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Susan G. Summers
News-Post
Sgits
Mount Airy
Frederick County
Germany
U.S
Glisson’s Mill Road
Suzanne
Steven Quarles
Mzss
Quarles
Smith College
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Newburg
Nly
Miami
Fla
Los Angeles
Calif
Allen Garst
Washington, DC
Quaries
Blondie
USDA
Wertherson
Tighter ban on corporate farms intended to preserve family farms
Nebraskans urge tougher enforcement of the 1982 constitutional ban on corporate farming. The bill would empower the attorney general and secretary of state to subpoena witnesses and require farmer reporting to reveal money trails and ensure compliance. Supporters say current enforcement is weak and favors large agribusinesses, while critics argue the ban is already difficult to enforce.
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Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska
Hansen
Dierks
Howard County
Ron Schooley
Wayne Frost
St. Paul
Schooley
James Nygren
Agriculture Committee
Nygren
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