Vigilance urged after cyber risk to Frederick County youth
A reader recounts a Frederick County internet incident showing online chats can expose children to predators. The family monitored usage, warned about disguised identities, and learned that access to knowledge and joy must be balanced with vigilant protection.
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Frederick County
Predator dogs and owners face daily training demands
Jack Vance argues that predators bred as pets require constant training and responsible ownership. He cites Frederick County Animal Control Director Merry Ellen Poole on obedience and warns that owners train dogs unintentionally through daily actions. He emphasizes consistent commands, humane handling, and accountability for both pets and people.
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Frederick County Animal Control
Merry Ellen Poole
Ammmal
Jack Vance
Frederick
Truce urged as Frederick county school and county boards clash
The Frederick County Board of Commissioners declares an ongoing war with the school board over the 1998 budget and crowded schools. Commissioner President Mark Hoke and ally Ilona Hogan signal line by line scrutiny and potential micromanagement of the school system.
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Frederick County
Frederick County Board of Commissioners
Mark Hoke
Ilona Hogan
Hoke
Hogan
Frederick County Education Clash Endangers School Quality
Mark Bello argues the Frederick County school board and county commissioners must collaborate to fund a quality education amid tight budgets. He condemns open conflict and urges joint planning, innovative funding, and forward thinking to protect students now and in the future.
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Frederick County
Mark Bello
Braddock Heights
Veterans push for 17-year GI loan age in Maryland
Fredrick AMVETS petitioned Governor Herbert R. OConor to call a special session of the Maryland Legislature to consider altering state laws on veterans benefits. The proposal seeks to lower the financial responsibility age for GI loans from 21 to 17.
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Frederick
Amvets
Herbert R. O’conor
Maryland
Zoo care worries raised over Catoctin Mountain Zoo
Helen G and Alexander F express concern over neglect at the Catoctin Mountain Zoo after letters about a troubling situation. They urge releasing animals to reserve habitats or ensuring welfare, noting owners’ accountability and legal protections during a period of uncertainty.
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Catoctin Mountain Zoo
Jamie Roumeliotis
Mainstream stance in Congress race on militias and gun rights
In a public letter the candidate clarifies no questioning of citizen militias while defending lawful rights. He notes campaign ties with Alex Kohut and references to Larry Pratt and Roscoe Bartlett, arguing voters deserve full disclosure amid letters accusing him on gun control.
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Robert Nalewaik
Vietnam
Alec Kohut
Army
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Boaze
Mr. Kohut
Letters Support Voting for Bartlett Over Gun Restrictions
A letter from William L. Herron of Frederick endorses Dr. Bartlett in the district race. The writer argues against new gun laws, defends current policies, and cites personal military service and affiliations to bolster support for Bartlett and oppose anti gun positions.
Militia views in a Frederick News-Post letter
The June 1 Frederick News-Post letter by Alec Kohut argues militia groups are mostly lawful citizens who favor arms for self protection and cites Switzerland as a model with mandatory weapon ownership and retraining. It notes prior cases such as WACO and Ruby Ridge, and supports Bartlett’s praise of Safe guarding Liberty while cautioning about militia activation in counties.
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Reader letter challenges Bartlett on spending and PAC money
John Dempsey denounces Rep. Roscoe Bartlett for crediting discretionary cuts to himself while overlooking Reagan Bush deficits and Clinton Gore reforms. The letter accuses Bartlett of taking PAC money and seeks his position on campaign finance, noting Gingrich’s NH handshake with Clinton.
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Republican Congress
Clinton
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Newt Gingrich
America
Senate
New Hampshire
Letters to the Editor policy in The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers and requests authors include name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters can be published. Submissions should be sent to Letters to the Editor 200 E Pawick St Frederick MD or by telefax.
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