Frederick County Public Library 60th Anniversary
The Frederick County library system surpasses 1.16 million items circulated in FY1997, up from 1.046 million the prior year, and plans expansion of the central branch. Officials seek more renovation funds from state legislators as they mark 60 years of service with a January 18 anniversary and Saturday celebration events featuring Alan Gephart and Ray Owen.
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Public Library
Mary Cramer
Baltimore City
Beth Pelle
C. Burr Artz
General Assembly
East Patrick Street
Alan Gephart
Francis Scott Key
Ray Owen
America
Frederick County
Perils of the Sea and the Cuban asylum controversy
Jack Vance critiques humanitarian asylum for six Cubans who fled Castro’s rule, focusing on three athletes granted asylum and detained in the Bahamas while awaiting U S entry. He contrasts Rome’s gladiators with modern athletes, questions selective asylum, and accuses Clinton’s administration of endorsing the move amid a national debate on immigration and sports power.
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Department of Natural Resources
DNR
Bahamas
U.S.A
Washington, D.C
Fidel Castro
Bahama Islands
Coast Guard
United States
Rome
Caesar
Clinton
Jack Vance
Frederykt
Dyslexia Program Missed My Dyslexic Son in Frederick County
Marylyn Brown writes from Frederieke detailing her son’s severe auditory processing issues and multiple missed placements in the county's dyslexia program. She cites private testing from Dr. Betty Levinson recommending intensive academic therapy and phonics work, and criticizes the school system for failing to acknowledge or address his needs while urging further action by the Frederick County Board of Education.
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Frederick County
Betty Levinson
Junior Fire Company Banquet Attended by Firemen and Guests
About 175 firemen and guests attended the annual Junior Fire Company banquet with President Lewis R. Dertzbaugh as toastmaster. Remarks came from visiting officers of other local companies. Capt. and Mrs. Scavone announced the birth of a son on Jan 10. Capt. Scavone was acting chief of staff of the 128th Army hospital near Tokyo.
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Lewis R. Dertzbaugh
Edmond Scavone
Japan
Urban assault car stereo crowd faces calls for louder deterrents
Catherine Ditman of Mount Airy argues for unconventional solutions to car stereo noise. She recalls a Frederick bar owner who blared classical music to curb fights and considers using high volume music in cars as a deterrent, acknowledging potential ineffectiveness if volume is extreme. She jokes about Wagner and Verdi and notes she does not own a car stereo.
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Ellis Burruss
Frederick
New Year call to correct handicapped parking misuse
The piece urges a New Year resolution to use handicapped parking only by those who truly need it. It questions the fairness of fit individuals occupying spaces and suggests reflection on walking limits and proper permit use.
Letter on handicapped parking ethics and self examination
A reader discusses handicapped parking use for MS patients, arguing permit rights are not universal and urging self examination of parking practices. The letter notes the writer’s 30 years with multiple sclerosis, past ticketing, and differing visibility of disability, urging responsible behavior in the new year.
Woodsboro Bypass fears prompt call for improvements
Sunny Grimes of Union Bridge recounts daily fear on the Woodsboro Bypass Md 194 and Md 530. She urges SHA to install stop lights lower speed limits and designate a school zone after a fatal Dec 12 crash observed by her family. A News-Post interview with her mother covered planned temporary improvements.
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Woodsboro
News-Post
Chris Scinta
SHA
Annie
We Can Do More to Help Our Farmers in Frederick County
JOAN WILLOUGHBY urges greater farmer relief after the 1997 drought. She notes support from Fort Detrick, Domino Sugar, Farm Bureau, and truckers but questions where large local trucking firms are contributing. She plans a Haylift donation and calls homeowners to contact the Public Safety Office.
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Frederick News-Post
Fort Detrick
Domino Sugar
Farm Bureau
Georgia- Pacific
D.M. Bowman
G&c Trucking
Hostetter Grain
Tn-County Pools
Wisconsin
Frederick County
Old Farm
Clover Hill
Whittier
Hillcrest Orchards
Public Safety Office
Maryland
Grimes
Hahn
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters with writer name address and home and business phones for verification. due to high volume not all letters can be published and abridgement may occur. submission methods include mail, fax, and email to letters fredericknewspost.com.
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Frederick
News Post
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick Sr
P.O
Fredericknewspost.com
Bank robbers deadly shooting linked to multiple heists
A bank robber was shot dead by police after a mall parking lot confrontation in Frederick. Witnesses and investigators described the suspect reattaching a license plate before gunfire erupted as officers moved in after a daytime spree including F and Woodsboro bank robberies. The scene unfolded after a funeral for local businessman Charlie Horn, with authorities probing possible ties to another recent robbery and seeking a white male in his 20s or 30s wearing a ski mask. Police and FBI officials noted the incident as a rare fatal robbery outcome.
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Dodge Dynasty
Ted Brinkerhoff
Walkersville
MJ Designs
Cindy
Lt. Chase
Frederick County
Frederick
Charles D. Horn
Maj. Raffensberger
Charlie Horn
Woodsboro Bank
Monocacy Village
Monocacy Village Park
Woodsboro
Nations Bank
West Seventh Street
Frederick City
Landmark dispute halts plans for historic house restoration
Derr reports Natelli Communities and Landmarks Foundation spent a year seeking a compromise on restoring the house for residential use. An architect and engineer prepared bid plans, but a projected cost of about $550,000 led the developer to balk as economically unrealistic.
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Landmarks Foundation
Natelli Communities
Mount Airy Considers A High School For Teens
A citizen committee in Mount Airy examines the town’s need for a high school. It plans to meet with school boards, draft a mission statement, and seek council endorsement before local outreach to governors. The group notes 1200 students as an ideal size and cites costs, demographics, staffing, and facilities as key factors.
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Roger Rich
Mount Airy
Denny Mercer
Mercer
Carroll
Frederick
Rich
Patrick Shurney
Ics
Night delivery driver helps police in shooting incident
A nighttime courier described alerting Frederick City Police after spotting a Dodge Dynasty at a parking lot. He observed a man with a gun drawn on an officer, reporting tense moments before shots were fired and the assailant fell while the officer remained unharmed.
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Frederick City
Brinkerholf
Dodge Dynasty
Mr. Brinkerholf
Laura Kyle
Third Frederick City shooting in recent memory
The Monday fatal shooting at Frederick County Square Shopping Center marks the third such incident involving a Frederick City Police officer. Pvt. Edward R. Kornacki killed Charles E. Heffner Jr after Heffner aimed a gun. Witnesses say Heffner declined to live and the officer fired after Heffner turned. Kornacki was placed on leave, then returned to duty after counseling. In 1971 another officer killed a suspect near East Patrick Street.
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Frederick County Square
Frederick City
Bentz Street
Edward R. Kornacki
Charles E
Buddy” Heffner Jr
Heffner
Pat Kornacki
East Patrick Street
Two YMCA Women Teach Water Skills and Confidence
Ms. Chamberlin and Ms. Swartwood began teaching in the early seventies at the YMCA. Chamberlin swam on the Masters team and competes in Senior Olympics while Swartwood created flotation devices and the Fish certificate for the Water Babies and Skippers programs. They stress safety, belonging, self worth, and personal limits, finding joy in students’ happiness and ongoing participation. Both do lifeguard duties, fitness classes, and arthritis programs, valuing rewards of teaching.
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YMCA
Ms. Swartwood
Ms. Chamberlin
Delegation weighs transfer tax and special districts in Frederick
Lawmakers discuss transfer tax and community development authorities in Lake, Urbana, and planned unit developments. Revisions were offered but doubt remains on approval. Delegation may vote on a county elected school board referendum, with supporters and opponents debating political feasibility and election-year impact.
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Lake Singapore
Urbana
Ferguson
Sue Hecht
D-Frederick Washington
Sus
Ms. Hecht
J. Anita Stup
Frederick Washington
Louise Snodgrass
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