Crime stats show rise in motor vehicle thefts in COG region
Takoma Park Police Chief Robert Phillips presented the 1995 Report on Crime and Crime Control in the COG Region noting motor vehicle thefts led the rise in serious crime. The 18 local governments report 223,539 victims and a regional crime index of 55.9, with Takoma Park up 18.7 percent and Frederick County up 15.3 percent. Frederick city still logged increases in rapes, aggravated assaults, robberies, and burglaries despite an overall drop.
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MARC coach removal prompts parent letter on game switching
Mary T Christy of Monrovia describes her daughter’s MARC spring soccer roster confusion and alleges improper accusations against Betty Jenkins leading to Jenkins being barred from coaching. She recalls seeking Jenkins as coach since fall 1996 and questions MARC procedures, urging accountability and investigation.
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Mr. Airy Recreation Council
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Monrovia
Power of the appointed in Mt Airy MARC dispute over Betty Jenkins
Mt Airy readers defend Betty Jenkins after her dismissal as MARC soccer coach. A vociferous letter questions who appoints paid coordinators, how salaries are funded, and why volunteers aren’t chosen. The writer urges citizens to reclaim control and ensure youth welfare remains the priority.
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Healing through hugs after divorce and child anger
Judy A. Echols from Frederick shares a personal account of transforming outbursts in her children after a divorce. She recounts moving from a controlling hold to spontaneous hugs, noting anger eased as children felt safe and loved. Her message emphasizes sincere, unconditional care to rebuild family bonds.
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Judy A. Echols
Frederick
Fire, gold finds, and water concerns hit Frederick highlights
More than 1,600 marchers and 66 fire companies paraded through Frederick at the State Fire Convention finale as 20,000 plus spectators watched. A Knoxville culvert crew unearthed a gold and silver cache worth about 800, with coins dating circa 1850. Frederick chemist George K. Smith reassured eastern residents that stirry water remained safe despite odor. A robin nested on a truck traveling between bases yielded 450 miles of documented bird activity. Frederick County Human Relations Council denied involvement in a high pressure solicitation by the Congress on Racial Equality. Coca Cola Bottling faced possible relocation due to unresolved land deal snags with the county.
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Frederick County
Failing schools merit pay and reform urged by reader
Charles W. Eyler argues for merit pay, fewer administrators, more teachers, and stricter graduation standards in Frederick County schools. He faults the system for not teaching basics, defends dedicated teachers, and urges accountability to residents over Annapolis. Eyler also recalls older standards and emphasizes quality education for grandchildren.
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Teens' rally encounter highlights repulsive behavior at Klan event
Jennifer Ann Rapino of Rocky Ridge recalls attending two Thurmont rallies on June 8. She praises Rev. Zamostny's peaceful gathering but condemns a group of teenagers at the Ku Klux Klan rally for vulgar language and spitting at speakers, urging enforcement of public behavior and respect for rights.
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Thurmont
Richard Zamostny
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Frederick News Editor Seeks Letters to Publish
The Frederick News invites reader letters and provides contact details for submissions. It notes processing of letters with varying space limitations and states poetry and verse are not published.
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