Cronyism sparks protest over liquor license bill withdrawal
A Thurmont restaurant sought a relaxed liquor license rule raising total seats to 50 without a hearing. Instead the measure moved from James McClellan to John Derr, bypassing normal process, drawing strong opposition for cronyism and altering town character. The February 10 Winchester Hall turnout reflected broad disapproval.
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Thurmont
County Liquor Commission
James “Doc” McClellan
McClellan
John Derr
Frederick County
Annapolis
Winchester Hall
Liquar Commission
No on House Bill 8 threatens Maryland schools
Kim Lewis warns that House Bill 8 would slash local school funding, risking up to half a billion dollars over five years. The piece argues maintenance of effort losses, paired with federal cuts, would reduce per pupil funding and school programs, urging citizens to oppose the bill and contact local lawmakers.
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Uderneath
Maryland General Assembly
Glendening
Ieeally
Maryland State Teachers Association
Kum Lewis
Frederick County Teachers Association
It Takes a Village tops NYT list as Hillary Clinton’s debut
The first literary work by Hillary Rodham Clinton is No 1 on The New York Times best sellers list. The acknowledgments omit thanks to a ghostwriter and discuss the changing American village, noting widespread family dispersion and neighborhood decline.
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Hie Rodham Clinton
New York Times
Hillary Rodham Clinton
America
White House
Chelsea
Village as shared values amid chaos in Africa and America
The author contrasts African views of the village as a safe social unit with Mrs. Clinton's idea of the village as a network of values. He argues that if villagers lose shared values and trust, the village dissolves, while noting African villages’ strong family and clan ties. He cites proverbs from Ghana, Kenya, and Russia to illustrate wisdom. Scripps Howard News Service
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Dominque Zahan
America
Africa
Ghana
Kenya
Scripps Howard News Service
Rems and Moments From Frederick Past Scenes
Cousins from Canton who left Army life after claiming invalid ages were captured by City Officer Ellis Carty in Frederick and handed to Camp Detrick MPs for return to Camp Lee Virginia. Bernard Lefty Warrenfeltz, former Frederick Hustlers pitcher, rejoined his family after Army discharge and returned to Chestnut Farms work while hoping to resume baseball. Cookie Crunch Contest participants kick off the 1976 Girl Scout Sale at the Towne Mall with Adkins Klein Laws Ramsburg among eaters. Lily Pons death recalls a 1936 Frederick visit including a Lilypons canoe ride with Ralph Kline. HEW asks Judge Pratt to drop a school desegregation timetable affecting Frederick County among 17 states.
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Canton
Ohio
Frederick
Ellis Carty
Camp Detrick
Camp Lee
Carty
Bernard
Lefty” Warrenfeltz
Liz Adkins
Cyril Klein
Jean Laws
J.R. Ramsburg
Frederick Towne
Dallas
Texas
Lily Pons
Three Springs
Lilypons
Ralph G. Kline
Need Continues for Government Aid
A liberal argues for ongoing government aid to those in need. He defends Medicare Social Security and student loan programs, urges cutting defense instead of social spending, notes the Cold War victory, and stresses the government’s purpose to aid citizens.
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Pentagon
No More CACFP Checks Cited by Care Provider
A Frederick County care provider announces leaving the Child and Adult Care Food Program to protest alleged abuse and waste. They claim many providers mark children present for meals to claim about 56 dollars monthly per child, with loopholes and lax penalties harming program integrity. The statement challenges others to reject government subsidies and resist easy money.
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Frederick County
Department of Social Services
CACFP
Residents call to cut CACFP funding and end government aid
A reader letter argues against government feeding programs and questions tax dollars spent on CACFP. The writer urges parents to pay for meals and criticizes duck feeding signs as wasteful. Other letters reference local figures and civic photo debates about humane feeding and public messaging. The piece conveys local sentiment on government subsidies and personal responsibility.
Feathers ruffled by duck photo front page
A Frederick resident questions a front page photo showing students feeding ducks at Baker Park saying the image misleads readers. He recalls a Feb 5 article about Mighty Duck Savers receiving a proclamation and notes signs discouraging feeding. The reader cites editorials and Public Works comments opposing feeding bread to ducks.
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Marion Aice
Frederick County Humane Society
Frederick
Kreissig
McDonald's
Seventh Street
Baker Park
Mighty Duck Savers
St. John Regional
Fred Eisenhart
Public Works
Children and families shape the future of education
Nancy E Hanely of Yamsville argues that public schools fail to meet all talents and urges stronger families and tuition tax credits or vouchers. She critiques the Frederick County system and calls for accountable leadership, school choice, and parental support to nurture individual children.
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Dan Gadra
Frederick County
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites readers to submit letters with name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume, publication cannot be guaranteed and letters should be mailed to 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or faxed to 662-8299.
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Frederick
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