Worth the wait for Carroll Creek development plan
Downtown boosters embrace Marc Silverman’s $1 million six story office retail complex on the north side of Carroll Creek between South Court and South Market. Backers include Archie Rogers Dick Kessler and Joe Leichert who cite Historic District Commission support and city planners' approval. The project signals potential tax benefits and may spark similar future plans with landscaping and trees along the creek.
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Carroll Creek
Marc Silverman
South Court
South Market Streets
Archie Rogers
Rogers Office Supply
North Market Street
Dick Kessler
King's Men's Wear
South Market Street
Joe Leichert
Frederick County
Frederick County Delegation to Maryland General Assembly
Frederick County and Washington County residents can contact their district lawmakers in Annapolis. Senator Alex Mooney represents District 3 with delegates Joe Bartlett Sue Hecht and Louise Snodgrass. District 4 includes Senator Tim Ferguson and delegates Paul Stull David Brinkfey and Donald Elliott. General Assembly toll free number is 1 800 492 7122.
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Frederick
General Assembly
Washington
Alex Mooney
James Senate
Annapolis
Fox
Joe Bartlett
Sue Hecht
Louise Snodgrass
Lowe
Carroll
Tim Ferguson
Paul Stull
David Brinkfey
Donald Elliott
Clinton a world class user and abuser judged harshly
The piece condemns President Clinton for lying about Monica Lewinsky, using aides and friends, and tarnishing reputations. It highlights Sidney Blumenthal Vernon Jordan and Betty Currie as manipulated figures, arguing the White House aura eroded judgment and loyalty. The impeachment trial is cited as exposing a pattern of deception.
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Clinton
Sidney Blumenthal
Lewinsky
Blumenthal
Vernon Jordan
Betty Currie
Oval Office
Jordan
Paula Jones
White House
Bill Clinton
Senpps
Howard News Service
Frederick County School Events Highlight Snowy Week
Elm Street School parents heard remarks from Ruth MacVean Warren Evans and Charles Lane about lunch health and education. Snow caused schools to open late. students expressed preference for another day off. Kiwanis of Suburban Frederick donated hearing aids to three Maryland School for the Deaf students Patrick Broderick Eddie Phillips and Edward Proffitt. Governor Thomas Johnson High seniors Karen Clark and Matthew Owen joined Frederick County at the All Eastern Conference events in Atlantic City. Margaret Battle showcased lace making at Frederick Craftworks open house with antique lace displays.
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Elm Street
Ruth MacVean
Frederick County
Warren Evans
Charles S. Lane
County Board of Education
Maryland School For the Deaf
Patrick Broderick
Eddie Phillips
Edward Proffitt
Kiwanis Club
Frederick
Eric Gatrell
Ed Crawford
Thomas Johnson
Karen L. Clark
Matthew R. Owen
Music Educators
Atlantic City
Margaret Battle
Frederick Craftworks
E. Patrick St
Two Problems in Too Much Growth in Frederick County
The Frederick News-Post insert labels built up growth as a burden, citing overcrowded schools and traffic. Robert Bauerschmidt argues infrastructure planning is lacking, condemns profit focus of developers, and laments impact on residents and commuters.
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Frederick County
Frederick News-Post
Joseph Leichert
Chamber of Commerce
Knight Kiplinger
Kiplinger Report
Letter on autism education and inclusive schooling issues
A parent criticizes a school special education program for a child with autism. They describe limited progress and high noise levels, question protective visitation policies, and compare segregated versus inclusive classrooms. The letter cites 1960s Supreme Court rulings and argues for broader funding and choices for families.
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Supreme Court
Frederick County
Lovaas
Ferguson Responds To Meachum On Frederick Gun Legislation
Maryland State Senator Tim Ferguson of Dist 4 defends his stance on Frederick County gun range legislation. He argues the NRA rejects the proposal as unsatisfactory while noting political division and the need to protect ranges. He recalls assisting local families in the process and asserts he will oppose excess restrictions unless nuisance issues arise.
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NRA
Bruce Reeder
Frederick
Meachum
Citizens Nursing Home named best by Frederick County resident
Frank P Corso of Dade City Florida writes of Citizens Nursing Home in Frederick County as the best, recounting how a JTA program steered him to nursing, his career at CNH, and the home’s role in local care and education while urging support and budget protection to preserve its services.
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Florida
Frederick
Frederick County
Citizens Nursing Home
CNH
JTA
Citizens
Frederick Community College
Fredenck
Citizens Nursing
Children with autism need more education options
A parent spoke at the February 3 Board of Education meeting about Frederick County Schools offering more than one funded education option for children with autism. The speaker, mother of three autistic children, highlighted ongoing debt of about $40,000 for educational costs and urged recognition that autistic children learn differently.
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Board of Education
Frederick County
Ney
Hanging the heart in Frederick County
A letter reply to Mr Meachum’s column discusses the noise abatement proposal for a gun range in Frederick County. The piece notes the range has not operated for some time and mentions opposition and support factors. NRA Maryland liaison Greg Costa is cited as saying the noise allegations do not fit their neighborly misconduct criteria.
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Meachum
NRA
Maryland
Greg Costa
Irresponsible under 30 politicians in Annapolis pub crawl
An article reports on Mooney and Bartlett both under 30 elected as state officials and known for high integrity. While publicizing their standards they were seen on an Annapolis pub crawl altering their names for amusement, prompting questions about judgment and maturity.
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Mooney
Bartlett
Annapolis
Letters to the Editor policy at The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters with writer’s name address and business phone numbers for verification. Abridgement occurs for space. political religious and mass mail copies are not published. Submissions accepted by mail fax or email with contact details.
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Fredenck
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