Letter writer G. Lee Teets remembered for sharp local questions
Myersville resident G. Lee Teets, longtime reader and columnist on the editorial page, died of a heart attack. He was known for well researched, opinionated letters tackling local issues such as a church-sponsored day care playground and post office service, often sparked by controversy. Teets will be missed for his clear, provocative writing and engagement with community concerns.
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Questioning beef market forces from Frederick County farmer
Leon and Josephine Remsberg of Middletown question why their calf sale proceeds fail to cover commissions. They cite Four States Livestock Sales charges and a beef checkoff while market prices drop, blaming import competition and trade deals. They warn of farm closures and higher food costs.
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Dole and Clinton clash over education and policy month
Morton Kondracke reports Clinton leads in polls and policy, unveiling education and tax plans while Dole pushes school choice and a noted policy month. Republicans monitor costs and attack credibility as voters favor the education president on key issues.
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Wolfe Bros to Open Frederick Branch Factory
E Leshleman, Frederick Chamber president, said Wolfe Bros & Co cigar makers plan a Frederick Trading Co. property purchase at 244 E Second St to establish a branch factory employing about 100 people. More than 200 residents discussed Schnauffer Hospital retention and formed a survey committee.
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R. George Bennett
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Emory Frye
R. Watson Sadler
William B. Gross
Falls Changes Hit Cunningham Falls Access
A reader laments Maryland access changes at Cunningham Falls on a Tuesday in July. The new arrangement limits parking to about 20 handicapped and service vehicles, forces visitors to a distant lot, charges a $4 fee, and leaves notices of the Falls trail unclear amid crowded parking and noisy crowds. The writer notes no sight or sound of the waterfall and vows not to return.
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Commitment Needed for Pets
A reader recalls adopting a mixed breed dog from The Frederick County Humane Society two years ago in Frederick County. The writer praises staff and the interviewer's concern for the dog's welfare, and responds to Stacey Hausler's July 12 letter endorsing humane society adoptions.
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Frederick County Humane Society
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Letters on animal care and education enjoy debate
A reader argues that people are animals and stresses lifelong commitment when adopting pets, citing neglected cats and dogs and discussing overpopulation. Another letter criticizes government involvement in education, noting waste and rising illiteracy as privatization debates begin.
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Policies gone too far in wetlands and EPA reach
Readers urge Representative Barnett to reinstate common sense in environmental policy. They argue wetlands rules threaten landowners far from wetlands and see EPA overreach harming citizens and the economy. Dr. Bartlett defends citizens and defense spending amid waste concerns.
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Plain English letter defends gun control stance in July clash
Raleigh Boaze defends Steve Crawford from distortion by June letters. He criticizes Crawford for twisting statements about militias MAHA and Gun Owners of America. Boaze asserts his June 13 message warned against radicals in militias and MAHA and calls Crawford's charges false.
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