Frederick County Sportsplex aims to boost county economy and youth sports
A planned 3.6 million Sportsplex on 50 acres at New Design and Manor Woods roads would be a 120000 square foot indoor domed facility with two artificial turf fields, eight soccer fields, bleachers, skyboxes, a pro shop and more. Co-developer Mike Myers and Mark Waller say it would host tournaments, cut travel for locals, and expand to include youth and adult sports opportunities. Local events featured D C United players, Wizards cheerleaders, and Singanore High pompon squad to drum up interest.
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Frederick
Frederick City
D.C. United
Washington Wizards
Singanore High
Mike Myers
Myers
Hawks and doves clash over Iraq policy and credibility
Roy Meachum argues against another Iraq strike without broad world support and laments Republican timidity. He notes Desert Storm’s consequences, warns of civilian harm, recalls Vietnam lessons, and criticizes Bush era hawks and Trent Lott for flip flopping on war power and strategy.
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Ghadafy
Tripoli
Cuba
Castro
You
U.S
Capitol Hill
Reagan
Grenada
Bush
Panama
White House
Vietnam
Saddam Hussein
Somalia
Chechnya
Teddy Roosevelt
Baghdad
Iran
Middle East
Kuwait
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GOP
Clinton
Senate
Trent Lott
Sex life becomes 2000 campaign litmus test
Ann McFeathers reports how Carville and Bennett push the notion that any sexual indiscretion could end a presidential bid. Starr faces scrutiny over tied investigations while Clinton remains quiet about Lewinsky. The press is urged to pursue sexual misconduct as a character test for future candidates.
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Clinton
James Carville
Kenneth Starr
Carville
Starr
Monica Lewinsky
Paula Jones
Lewinsky
Bennett
Ann McFeathers
White House
Serops
Howard News Service
Maryland Deaf students stage drill and tap dance display
Students from the Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick performed military drill and tap dancing at the 104th Medical Regiment Armory in Baltimore. Fifteen boys led by Bailis Hawke and 18 girls directed by Margaret Kent showcased timing learned through foot vibrations, while attendees included Frederick figures at a Maryland Motor Truck Association banquet in Hagerstown.
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Maryland School For the Deaf
Frederick
104Th Medical Regiment
Baltimore
Bailis Hawke
Margaret Kent
Talent-shy CBS lacks the horses for good coverage
Former CBS affiliates manager criticizes CBS Sports for chronic underinvestment and weak planning. He argues the network squandered a once strong sports operation, noting skeleton crews and delayed Olympics coverage reflect deeper problems in preparation and talent. Charleston viewer Dick Canter, WV.
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CBS
CBS Sports
CBS News
True agenda raises questions
Response to Willie Mahone's February letter questions his true agenda. The writer accuses Mahone of defaming police and ministers, alleging racism, and suggests his call for harmony masks a desire to stir tensions. The piece implies Mahone's actions reflect segregationist attitudes and racial bias.
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Willie Mahone
Mr. Mahone
Letters to the Editor and Question of Agenda
A reader named Steve Colby from Frederick writes about the Letters to the Editor page seeking clarity on the writer's true agenda. The brief letter prompts readers to consider the underlying purpose behind the communications in the column.
Cops Work Praised Amid Debates Over Police Conduct
Emily Firor of Thurmont defends Freder ick City Police amid criticism in recent articles. She cites two arrests involving a stolen car with unlicensed driver and a 44 year old man resisting search and charged with drugs and assault. She urges support for officers, notes dangers they face, and calls for focus on treatment of drug issues and youth programs.
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Frederick
Wayne Palmer
South End
Profit Jam backs alcohol sales expansion in Jefferson vote
The Frederick Post reports Senators Derr and Ferguson push legislation to widen alcohol sales in Jefferson if voters approve. Jefferson Market owner calls liquor sales vital to profitability. Critics warn of drunk driving risks and question revenue as a motive. Constance S. McCollum urges readers to vote and study the issue.
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Frederick Post
John Derr
Frederick Washington
Timothy Ferguson
Frederick Carroll
Jefferson
Jefferson Market
Maryland
Jess
Oil dependence and the push for energy independence
George C. Luh rs of Monrovia argues against oil as a strategic vulnerability and urges rapid development of alternative energy sources. He contends the nation has the technical capability to achieve independence from oil and cautions against fueling conflict over scarce resources.
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Iraq
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites exclusive letters from readers including writer name address and phone numbers for verification. Due to high volume some letters are abbreviated for space and poetry or letters addressed to others are not published.
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Fredenck News-Post
Students arrested for racist school pamphlet
Nine Kilian High School students aged 16 to 18 were jailed under Florida hate crime law for distributing a 20 page racist and vulgar booklet. The five boys and four girls face up to five years in prison with charges for an anonymous hate publication and an enhanced racism motive. The arrests drew ACLU criticism and highlighted debates on free speech in public schools.
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Miami
Florida
ACLU
Killian High School
Timothy Dawson
Dawson
Henry Fraind
Miami-Dade County
Howard Simon
American Civil Liberties Union
Ohio
Simon
Funeral services for Brian C. Shazer of Damascus
Funeral services for Brian C. Shazer of Damascus were held Thursday February 26 at Olin L. Molesworth Funeral Home Damascus. The Rev Kenneth Maresco of Covenant Life Church Gaithersburg officiated. Bearers were Glenna Caffery Shazer mother and Joseph Dunkin Terrence Vinson Twan Lyles Dick Wiggins and Alexander Twine. Interment followed at Resthaven Memorial Gardens Frederick.
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Brian C. Shazer
Damascus
Olin L. Molesworth Funeral Home
Kenneth Maresco
Covenant Life Church
Gaithersburg
Glenna Caffery
Mr. Shazer
Joseph Dunkin
Terrence Vinson
Twan Lyles
Dick Wiggins
Alexander Twine
Resthaven Memorial Gardens
Frederick
Obituary notices for Mrs E June Horman and Mrs Honor Waters
Funeral services for Mrs E June Horman of 507 West Main Street Middletown were held February 26 at Etchison Memorial Chapel Keeney and Basford Frederick. Rev David Meador officiated with a testimonial by John D Horman Bearers included H Millard Haines William K Rudy Dale E White and Clarence K Thomas Interment in Resthaven Memorial Gardens Frederick Honorary bearer Rodney Gray. Funeral services for Mrs Honor Jean Waters of Frederick were held February 26 at Stauffer Funeral Home with Rev Ralph E Monroe Rev Vivian Jones Rev Louise Banks Rev Rex Bowens Rev Luther Brown and Rev Phyllis Brown officiating. Jamilia Jaye Woods provided music A eulogy was given by Rev Dr Paul Kemp Bearers included Chauncey Randolph Quamaine Waters Reggie Hildred James Hardy Nel Proctor and Tuffie Waters Interment details incomplete.
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E. June Horman
W. Main St
Middletown
Etchison Memorial Chapel
Keeney and Basford Funeral Home
Frederick
David Meador
Jean Waters
Stauffer Funeral Home
Ralph E. Monroe
Vivian Jones
Louise Banks
Rex Bowens
Luther Brown
Phyllis Brown
Jamilia Jaye Woods
Paul Kemp
Chauncey Randolph
Quamaine Waters
Reggie Hildred
James Hardy
Nel Proctor
Tuffie Waters
Rodney Gray
Resthaven Memorial Gardens
Mrs Dorothy Layer obituary from Buckeystown
Mrs Dorothy Layer of Buckeystown died February 25 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by Gary L. Rollins Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Bethel United Methodist Church Smithsburg Maryland.
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Dorothy Layer
Buckeystown
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Gary L. Rollins
Ruth Brandenburg
Mount Bethel United Methodist Church
Stottlemeyer Road
Smithsburg
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Roger A. Etzler
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Maryland Transportation Co
Raymond Bowers Sr
Walter Eyler
Frederick Iron & Steel Co
Alden Summers
Everedy Company
Bernard Stull
Masser Motor Company
William D Morton
Dietrich and Gambrill Inc
John Hechinger
Hechinger Company
Frederick County
Hechinger
U.S 40
Robert Haynes
American Optical
Blair Lee II
TS. May
Paul S. Covey
Alexandria
Stewart Manor
Alumax
David Myers
Eustaico Aluminum
Dick Canter
Charleston, WV
Steve Colby Frederick
Emily Firor Thurmont
Constance S. McCollum Frederick
George C. Luhrs
Monrovia
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick Sr
P.O
Fredenicknewspost.com
Brian Shazer
Honor Waters
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Honor
New York Times
Wonderbook
W. Patrick Street
Rt. 40
Toys R.us
Prospect Plaza
PO Pec Cn
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Kaon
Frederick Towne Mall
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