Getting Away From It All From East Coast to Far Corners
The writer compares crowded vacation spots with local options in Maryland and nearby states. They note preferences for low cost getaways, including Assateague Island and the Outer Banks, plus Skyline Drive and Deep Creek Lake, while trips to distant destinations like an Indonesian island or Amazon jungle seem less appealing.
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Indonesia
Amazon
South Africa
Maryland
Assateague Island
North Carolina
Skyline Drive
Virginia
Canaan Valley
West Virginia
Deep Creek Lake
Lancaster
Newsweek
Frederick County
Citizens for Quality of Life Forms in Frederick County
Robert L Grove argues Citizens for Quality of Life PAC was created to counter development special interests dominating Frederick County government. He accuses county leaders of favoring growth, pushing planning decisions, and subsidizing developers while urging residents to fund a citizen-led alternative to restore public influence.
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America Farmland Trust
Frederick County
Citizens For
Citizens For Quality of Life
Ismat
CQL
Robert L Grove
New Market
Perspective on American gun violence and policy shocks
A Scripps Howard column compares U.S. gun culture to Europe after a Capitol violence incident. It argues federal gun laws are lacking while state rules remain patchwork and highlights international views on murders, gun ownership, and crime rates. The piece judges U.S. responses as insufficient and views Western nations as cynical toward American ignorance.
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London
U.S
Congress
Russell Weston, Jr
World Health Organization
United States
England
Wales
National Center For Policy Analysis
Washington, D.C
Dallas
Texas
Northern Ireland
America
Capitol
Frederick City News Briefs From The News-Post
The Civ el Aeronautics Authority will not waive compaction requirements on runway construction at Frederick city airport following a five hour meeting with city officials engineers and the contractor. About 500 attended the Staley Park children’s festival to raise funds for park equipment. Frederick AMVETS formed a committee to study the local school system with Dr James Marrone State's Attorney Edwin Nikirk Vernon Cassell and Sheriff Guy Anders named. Frederick’s IBM 34 computer now prints payroll reducing county data processing reliance. David C Meadows elected to the Board of Directors of Fredericktown Bank & Trust, previously with Meadows Van & Storage. Judith Ann Grove named to Towson State College Dean’s List. Jamie Funk caught a five pound catfish in the Monocacy River. Frederick Key High students listed for National Science Foundation programs include Jay Duff Diane Dudderar Gordon Drury Gary Stultz Melinda Hobbs Christina Mills Donna Smith and Kevin Young.
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Civel Aeronautics Authority
Frederick City
CAA
THE
Frederick Amvets
Frederick County
James Marrone
Edwin F. Nikirk
Vernon Cassell
Guy Anders
Francis Scott Key
National Science Foundation
Jay Duff
Diane Dudderar
Gordon Drury
Gary Stultz
Melinda Hobbs
Christina Mills
Donna Smith
Kevin Young
Coach Richard Leatherwood Remembered as Role Model
JEM and LINDA McCAULEY Thurmort celebrate Richard Leatherwood known as Coach for guiding their two sons and many athletes over more than a decade. He gave hours of guidance and support, praised effort, shared sport knowledge, and remained committed even when ill. He will be missed.
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Richard
Leatherwood
Rick
Grave concerns over Frederick County Planning Commission reappointment
Warren Evans voices strong opposition to the non reappointment of Dick Floyd to the Frederick County Planning Commission. He cites Floyd as best qualified and criticizes fellow commissioners Mark Hoke, Dana Hogan, Terre Rhoderick, and Bruce Reeder for their votes. Evans urges election of Jan Garner and Jim Franklin and re election of David Gray to curb growth, boost school funding, and raise impact fees to relieve taxpayers.
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Agpatia Action Committees
Frederick
Beast
Citizens For A Better Government
Bruce Reeder
Terre Rhoderick
Iona Hogan
Mark Hoke
Board of County Commissioners
Frederick County
Board of Commissioners
Planning Commission
CQL
Dick Floyd
Dana Hogan
Hoke
Hogan
David Gray
Floyd
Jan Garner
Jim Franklin
Signover at U S 15 intersection prompts caution
Letters from Walkersville residents discuss traffic merges at the North bound U S 15 and Eastbound U S 40 interchange near West Patrick Street. They question the state installed intersection, reference past accidents, and criticize local animal control spending while addressing Mayor Jim Grimes and local figures.
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U.S. 15
Heusser
Frederick
West Patrick Street
Irreverence in Hunting Event at Frederick Fairgrounds
Francine Robinson of Middletown condemns a Frederick Fairgrounds promotion by sports hunters and gun enthusiasts. She notes ads in Clipper magazine offering gear for deer and big game and criticizes events aimed at youths under 14 that encourage hunting for fun. She calls to end killing and teach compassion.
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Frederick Fairgrounds
Clipper Magazine
America
Drivers fault in Frederick intersection disputes
A letter responding to The Frederick Post argues that while the Patrick Street to U S 15 intersection is problematic the real issue is impatient drivers. The writer notes a westbound Patrick Street driver should not perform a U turn at Red Horse Restaurant to reach southbound U S 15 when a ramp exists from the right lane.
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Frederick Post
Frederick
Patrick Street
U.S.15
Golden Mile
Red Horse
U.S. 15
Groundhog woes prompt local guidance and calls to action
A Frederick News-Post letter praising political help with groundhog problems cites advice from the Frederick County Health Department via Congressman Roscoe Bartlett. The reader considered trapping and relocating the animals to reduce costs, while also calling WFMD to inquire about animal control pickup amid dog and cat concerns.
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Frederick
No skate space in Frederick prompts call for ramp plan
Dustin Brown voices concern over lack of public skating venues in Frederick. He notes Skidders closed, signs in Pit Crew restrict skating, and school detentions for after school skating. He urges YMCA to build a ramp or half pipe to revive the sport.
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Frederick City
YMCA
Parking complaint at Court Street deck in Frederick
Betty J Wise details a July 16 visit to Homewood Retirement Center in Frederick. She parked in the Court Street parking deck, was charged $2 for under an hour, and faced a curt reply from an attendant who insisted the charge reflected the next hour. She urges pro rated 15 and 30 minute increments and calls Frederick’s parking rates costly.
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Homewood Retirement Center
Frederick
Court Street
Homewood
Letters to the Frederck News-Post for submission
The Frederick News Post invites letters exclusive to the paper, signed with the writer’s name, address, and home and business phone numbers for verification. Space limits may abridge entries. poetry and letters to others are not published.
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Fredenck News-Post
News-Post
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Phyllis Grove Entinger
Bernard R. Grove Jr
Towson State College
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Jamie Funk
Jerry Funk
Woodsboro
Monocacy River
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Warren R. Evans Frederick
George W. Fulmer Frederick
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Middletown
Dustin Brown Frederick
Betty J. Wise
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