Frederick County Delegation Sets Fast Pace in 1985 Session
The Frederick County delegation in Maryland’s General Assembly is praised for rapid, efficient handling of local bills. Since January 9 the group met with county officials, streamlined agendas, and cleared major Frederick laws by January 25, finishing the blue law repeal and related business two weeks ahead of deadline.
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George H. Littrell
John W. Jack Derr
Charles H. Smelser
James E. McClellan
M. Albert Morningstar
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Howard
Smelser
Carroll
Derr
McClellan
Washington County
House
Benjamin Cardin
Frederick County officials face questions on health facility support
Reporters Lisa Farbstein and David Rice scrutinize Frederick County Board of Commissioners behind the public view workshop activity. Feb 1 appears to show road procurement concerns, IRB for a medical center refused, and changes to the county zoning process.
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Lisa Farbstein
David Rice
Frederick County
Public doubts over health facility and county spending
Letter writers criticize officials for opposing a health facility claiming 40 percent savings over Frederick Memorial Hospital. They note 16 purchasing waivers since 1980 totaling 760000, breaching bidding rules for items over 5000. They urge citizens to vote and defend Frederick County’s rezoning system amid College Mountain ski resort threat.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Frederick County
Frederick
Residents oppose Montecito sewage permit for Bennett stream
A reader letter to Mark Jacobs, Maryland health department hearing officer, argues against approving the Montecito Partnership sewage discharge permit without extensive evaluation of the Bennett stream. It urges bio assays on resource areas, informed resident involvement, and detailed safeguards and penalties for system failure.
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Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Office of Environmental Programs
Baltimore
Montecito Partnership
Maryland
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
EPA
Montgomery Village residents demand apology over comments
A Montgomery Village letter urges County Executive Gilchrist to dismiss Ed Rovner and defend village residents against alleged elitism. It cites census data and planning reports to counter claims of a “lily-white” community, calls for action on schools and roads, and criticizes perceived government rhetoric and staff conduct.
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Charles W. Gilchrist
Montgomery Village Foundation
Montgomery Village
Rovner
Montgomery County Planning Board
Gilchrist
Peaceful space links and aid flows highlight evolving Cold War ties
President Reagan and Chernenko endorse youth space exchange linking United States and Soviet youngsters as a broader bid for cooperation. The plan invites Young Astronauts and Cosmonauts to visit space facilities and compete in a letter contest, with prizes and global reach under International Aeronautical Federation sponsorship. Meanwhile covert arms support for Nicaraguan contras shifts to surrogate allies like Israel Egypt and South Africa, plus unofficial help from South Korea Taiwan Venezuela and Colombia as CIA aid ends.
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Keep blue laws letter urging Sunday closing support
Cleopatra Campbell of Frederick argues for maintaining Sunday closing to protect quality of life and public welfare. She urges others to join colleague Charles A. Price in advocating a shared day when commerce slows and the nation pauses for rest and reflection.
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Charles A. Price
Esquire
When You’re 20 You Have an Answer for Everything
A witty reflection on aging notes that by age 40 the phrase no comment becomes the default response to most situations, signaling a shift in perspective and restraint. The piece contrasts youthful certainty with mature reluctance and guarded candor.
Frederick High plays slapstick game beats faculty 36 to 19
A humorous charity style game between Frederick High School varsity and the faculty ended 36 to 19 with the Cadets prevailing. The evening included remarks by T Poole Jones on the Frederick YMCA Economy and Efficiency Committee and several community notices.
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Frederick High School
T. Poole Jones
Frederick
Black history salute honors Medal of Honor recipient
Lawrence Joel, a Vietnam veteran in the 3rd Infantry Division, saved wounded comrades under fire. He earned the Congressional Medal of Honor, raised seven sons, and returned to service after a brief leave. The tribute is presented by the Frederick Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
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