FCC Conference Center Opens as $6.5 Million High Tech Facility
Frederick Community College unveils a new 21 500 square foot Conference Center costing 6.5 million, with 3.3 million state funds and county funds, set for August 1999 completion. The center includes classrooms labs and multimedia rooms for employee training and distance learning, plus a renovated Sneadner Hall.
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Frederick Community College
FCC
Board of Public Works
Sneadner Hall
Business & Technology Center
Career and Technology Center
Richard Yankosky
Yankosky
Moore family blamed in diabetic shock incident on I-70 scene
Roy Meachum argues Mrs. Frederick Moore IV bears guilt for delaying alert to authorities after her husband, a Virginia resident with diabetes, rammed a pickup on U.S. 340 and I-70. Deputy Breck Winer intervened with force, pepper spray, and a failsafe rescue.
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Frederick
Tom” Moore IV
Washington
NBC
Loudoun County
Montgomery County
Breck Winer
U.S. 340
Braddock Heights
Moore
Winer
Virginia
Mr. Moore
Mr. Winer
Flawed tobacco bill sparks debate ahead of elections
Dan Thomasson argues the flawed bill would not cut teen smoking and would create new taxation and regulatory burdens. He critiques claims of saving lives, notes economic impact on tobacco workers, and suggests constitutional prohibition as a last resort if education fails.
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Senate
Dan Thomasson
Scripps Howard News Service
Frederick audiences spotlight school Folies of 1948
The Evelyn R. White Studio of the Dance staged the Junior Follies of 1948 at Frederick High School auditorium with 71 students aged 3 to 16 in the 12th annual recital. Cast included Bunny Cramer Edith Whisner Jamele Faust Patsy Mehaffie Jane Keeney Patti Godbee Priscilla Von Eiff Norma Koontz Louise Clark Marcia Weissman Nancy Pfeiffer. Assistant Attorney General Robert E. Clapp Jr. of Frederick was nominated as vice president of the Maryland State Bar Association for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Mayor Lloyd C. Culler opened city playgrounds at the Baker Park bandshell, recalling 1924 beginnings and naming early playground commission members. Formal dedication ceremonies were held for Best Foods English Muffin plant on Md. 85 near Frederick, a 70,000 sq ft facility with over 100 local jobs on a $1 million payroll, with ribbon cutting by Acting Gov Blair Lee IT and officials including Jack Volkhardt and David Newstadt. Lt. Jeff Kent served as acting commander of the Salvation Army in Frederick County while Capt. and Mrs. Charles McClure were in London. The Smucker Brothers began dismantling the old bank barn at Monteque Lane for relocation to Rose Hill Manor site at the Frederick County Farm Museum.
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Evelyn R. White
Frederick High School
Bunny Cramer
Edith Whisner
Jamele Faust
Patsy Mehaffie
Jane Keeney
Patti Godbee
Priscilla von Eiff
Norma Koontz
Louise Clark
Marcia Weissman
Nancy Pfeiffer
Robert E. Clapp Jr
Frederick
Maryland State Bar Association
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Atlantic City
N.J
B. Thomas Inc
Best Foods
MD. 85
Blair Lee
Best Food
Jack Volkhardt
Francis Reinberger
Smucker
Quarryville
Monteque Lane
Rose Hill Manor
Frederick County Farm Museum
Legalizing drugs the wrong message
A letter voicing outrage at the proposed heroin maintenance research trial by Johns Hopkins experts and Baltimore officials. It argues legalization would send a dangerous message to youth, cites international experiences, and warns of potential increases in addiction and welfare costs.
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John Hopkins University
Peter Beilenson
Baltimore City
Federal Food & Drug Administration
Drug Enforcement Administration
Japan
England
Italy
Robert du Pont
National Institute On Drug Abuse
U.S
Maryland
Herbert E1cher
Yale University School of Medicine
Letters to the Editor on drug courts and tragedy
A reader named George Littrell from Frederick writes about drug use courts, addiction, fires, and human tragedy in a concise opinion letter. The piece reflects concern over social harm and seeks attention to systemic issues.
Ferguson Defends Record in Western Maryland Senate Race
State Senator Tim Ferguson of District Four defends his fiscally conservative record in a Western Maryland race. He criticizes Senate President Mike Miller over pork-barrel politics and taxes, claiming readers should see through rhetoric and recognize real spending cuts and investments in education and transportation. Ferguson asserts support from Frederick and Carroll counties and pledges re election based on his fiscal and social stances.
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Senate
Mike Miller
Democratic Party
Maryland
Jamie Fox
Annapolis
GOP
Prince George’s
Frederick
Carroll
District Four
Pil
Count her in for celebration in Frederick County tribute letter
Edie Sodowsky of Sabillasville urges Frederick County leaders and The Frederick News-Post to boost participation in the 250th anniversary events. She calls for a professional, enthusiastic approach and a published calendar with dates locations and contact numbers to inform residents in time to join festivities.
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John Fieseler
Frederick County
News-Post
Frederick News-Post
Trivial signs show wrong baseball diamond at Harry Grove Stadium
Barbara L Summers Thurment notes a 250th Frederick anniversary effort with corrected signs needed for the stadium. Home plate appears backward on the diagram and bases lie off the baseline, an annoying but minor detail amid celebrations.
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Frederick
Harry Grove Stadium
Letters to the Frederick News-Post Readers
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper and including the writer name address and phone numbers for verification. Space limits apply and not all letters may be published.
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Fredenck
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Baker Park
Jeff Kent
Salvation Army
Charles McClure
London
George Littrell Frederick
Tim Ferguson
Taylorsville
Edie Sodowsky
Sabillasville
Barbara L, Summers Thurment
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