Editorial No. 3 in Frederick Endorses Volunteer Firefighter Policy
Frederick area editorial argues paid firefighters may volunteer at their jurisdiction’s firehouse during off hours without violating the Fair Labor Standards Act. It cites a U S Court of Appeals ruling in Virginia Beach and cites Walkersville Volunteer Fire Companys seven potential losses if bans were imposed. The piece praises the policy as financially beneficial and essential for emergency services while noting volunteers are scarce.
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No. 3
Frederick
United Fire Company
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Frederick County
Court of Appeals
Virginia Beach
Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company
Scott Campbell
Campbell
Peter Elliott
Chincoteague Pony Swim Draws World Tour Crowds
Roy Meachum notes Chincoteague’s annual Wild Pony Swim brings a flood of visitors from around the world. He describes traffic on Main Street, the island’s economy shifting from fishing to tourism, the pony auction funding emergency services, and debates over a new bridge location. He warns visitors to plan ahead as motel rooms fill early and urges restraint on sensational mosquito tales.
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Chincoteague
Assateague
Congress
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Boston
Paul Revere
Chin Coleague
Wachepreague
Subsidy debate reshapes PBS funding and politics
Analysts argue a fully unsubsidized PBS could survive without federal aid as stations shift to sponsors merchandise and donor sales. The debate centers on whether public TV remains nonpartisan while expanding merchandising and private support to cover funding gaps.
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Public Broadcasting Service
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PBS
Henry Hampton
New York
WNET
Boston
WGBH
Washington, D.C
WETA
San Francisco
KQED
Federal Treasury
CSPAN
Congress
Treasury
C-Span
CPR
HBO
Showtime
CPB
Prlerprise
Local skating and talent winners highlighted at Baker Park events
Winners emerged in a roller skating race at East Third Street Park with Jimmy Wright in 8 and under, Jackie Mercer in 8-10, and Martin Shook in over 10. Bobby Poole won an impromptu bicycle race. Tweenster Village talent show at Baker Park featured William Shankle, Gene Brashears, Patsy Zimmerman, Sherald Blair, and Laura Fran Pyle, with many participants. Austin Prenn, Adamstown farmer, named to Frederick County Roads Board to fill the late William Hobbs term. ACME Market plans relocation to Maple Avenue area. Creagerstown Runtan Club chartered under Johnsville Raritan Club. Baton twirling students named to Who's Who in Baton Twirling for 1979 include Kimberly Fleagle, Laure Wantz, Anita Marshall, and Lisa Smith.
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Jimmy Wright
Jackie Mercer
Martin Shook
East Third Street Park
Bobby Poole
Chamber of Commerce
Tweenster Village
Baker Park
William Shankle
Gene Brashears
Patsy Zimmerman
Sherald Blair
Laura Fran Pyle
Anna Jane Hoff
Shirley Shankle
Loretta Cook
Serene Hoffman
Iris Keller
Robert
Jesse Shankle
Virginia Dennis
Kenneth Feaster
Austin Prenn
Adamstown
Frederick County Roads Board
William Hobbs
Twirling
Kimberly Fleagle
Laure Wantz
Rocky Ridge
Anita Marshall
Lisa Smith
Thurnmont
Donna Co Landsperger
Catoctin Aires
Majorette
Owner at fault In Christopher Naille letter on a puppy
The writer pins blame on the owner after a puppy was struck by a vehicle. The piece notes initial misidentification as debris and asserts the owner allowed the pup to be abandoned, with John M. Roman in Frederick cited.
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Christopher Naille
Cat Recovers After Owner Found, 17-Year Bond Highlighted
A concerned finder helped a 17 year old cat survive after left for dead. The owner was located, the cat recovered, and the caretaker reflected pride in stepping up. The writer notes community responsibility and local support for the Common Market as awareness grows.
Proud of our police force letter from Grace Best
Grace Best defends Frederick police in a June issue letter, praising uniformed officers for reducing crime and risking their safety. She rejects Meachum's remarks, affirming police questions, source protection, and effectiveness, noting crime declines, including 40 percent in John Hanson and 60 percent on All Saints Street, and expressing pride in local law enforcement.
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Roy Meachum
Paul Gordon
Richard Ashton
John Hanson
All Saints Street
Tomer
Domer
Frederick
Mr Meachum
Happy ending for injured cat
A passerby finds a hurt cat on a road near Powell Road and takes it to a vet. After a frantic search, the owner is found when a man answers his door with a “Beware of the Cat” plaque. The owner thanks the helper as a vet confirms ownership.
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Christopher Naille
Jan Tas Vite
Mornion
US 15
Powell Road
Ani
Common Market seen as downtown store move sparks reader response
A Frederick reader objects to Alder man Meta Nash's niche market view while praising the Common Market for organic produce and nutrition options. The contributor discusses personal shopping habits, desire for space, and congestion noted in the store aisles as shoppers seek more room and clearer labeling.
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Tam
Meta Nash
Lama
Ape
Frederick
Frederik
Letters to the Editor at the Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters with writer name address and home phone. Space limits prevent publishing all letters and poetry or religious verse. Submission options include mail, fax, and email.
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fFredenck News-Post
Publiahan
Cail
Frederick
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