Frederick County seeks volunteers for 42 boards and commissions
The Frederick County Commissioners report a growing shortage of volunteers for 42 boards and commissions, with 25 openings including five on one panel. Many roles require long terms, inconvenient meeting times, and potential hostility from opponents, yet officials urge residents to apply and find a board aligning with their interests.
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New look at old idea on police consolidation in Frederick
Chester Clagett argues for consolidating city county and state police into a single countywide department to save money and improve service. He cites examples from Clark County Las Vegas Jacksonville and Nashville, notes obstacles like ego and politics, and urges eight hour shifts and resource reallocation before new hires.
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Maryland Frederick Carroll delegation contact details
Frederick County legislative delegation district 3 includes Westen Frederick and northeastern Washington. Key members: Sen John Der Delegation chair Republican with office in Annapolis contact 410 841 3575. Delegates Sue Hecht Democrat 410 841 2240 Louise Snodgrass Republican 410 842 3240 J Anita Stuy Republican 410 841 3240. District 4 Eastern Frederick and western Carroll with Sen Tom Ferguson Republican 410 841 3704. Delegates David Brinkley Subdistrict 4A Republican 410 841 3107 Pal Stull Subdistrict 4? Republican 410 841 3107 Donald Elliott Subdistrict 4B Republican 410 841 3107 toll free 1 800 492 7122.
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Tom Ferguson
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Pal Stull
Donald Ellott
Temporary truce with Chicago gangs public housing plan
CHA Chairman Vincent Lane describes a detente with gang members in public housing projects. He cites a citywide buildup of weapons and narcotics seized by CHA police, including Uzi and AK47 firearms and a $2 million narcotics cache, amid reported arrests and ongoing tensions.
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Lane pursues far tougher Chicago housing policy
A Chicago housing official recounts a seven year tenure ending with a bold plan to dismantle high rise public housing. He recalls gang violence and a 1991 crackdown that included shutting blocks and using intimidation to protect residents while acknowledging limits on stopping drug trade. He envisions drastic reform to curb crime and protect 150,000 residents.
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Nursing Cadets Headed to Camp Swift in Texas
Yesterday RUTHELLEN Lenhart and Gertrude Shafer left Carroll Parkway and Middletown for initial Army Nurse Corps training at Camp Swift Texas. The report also notes Frederick servicemen renewing boyhood friendships in Cestra Italy with Harold Summers Clyde Mertz Walter Sherald and Ross Alexander of AFS, while William B. Bennett Jr. joined them briefly before transfer to France. Sgt Allen R Kinsey of Frederick fed his men amid a German artillery barrage, tending the wounded with first aid. A fire at J Barney Rothenhoefer’s home caused $300 in losses with no chicks harmed. Spring floods closed roads and swelled area waterways in Frederick County. The Frederick Post Office moves to a new $5 million Hayward Road facility by March 29. Janet Rollins and Ray Ramsburg win their division in the Optimist International Oratorical Contest.
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Harold Summers
Clyde Mertz
Walter Sherald
U.S. Army
Ross Alexander
American Field Service
William B. Bennett Jr
AFS
France
Allen R. Kinsey
South St
Co. A
Germany
Great American Cattle Drive Featured in Frederick Post
A brief note from Frederick on the great American cattle drive mentions 24 cowboys guiding 50 cattle across six states, implying a high cowboy to cattle ratio and hinting at a personal attempt with a dog as a companion Overtones of humor and a local reader’s perspective accompany the quip by MICHAEL HOWARD.
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State bill HB760 targets lead abatement program expand powers
Legislators push HB760 granting Maryland Department of the Environment broad enforcement to run a lead paint abatement program. Critics say it harms over 142,000 property owners by imposing financial and control burdens without proven link to reducing child lead illness.
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More of the same or change in times of crisis
A reader questions the State senator Tim Ferguson story published March 6 detailing his financial troubles. The letter argues Republicans dismantling safety nets worsen such cases and notes Ferguson valued politics over family, challenging perceived family values.
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Fortunes and favors in Ferguson campaign critique
A reader accuses Ferguson of relying on defense contractor funding and lobbyist meals to resolve debts from his election. The letter questions ethics, says fundraising to pay for votes amount to compensation, cites ad campaigns misrepresenting Littrell, and argues the voter was misled about a change agenda.
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James R. Lee and Stephen A. Jones Opinion Letter
Middletown resident James R. Lee and Walkersville resident Stephen A. Jones criticize fiscal waste by both major parties. They accuse the wealthy of profiting from state policy and urge readers to oppose profligate projects that favor the rich.
Laws to shield polluters spook budget billions, GOP blamed
The speaker argues the House passed bills that would hinder protecting people from toxic waste and pollution. He claims the measures create a large federal bureaucracy and, if enacted, would force payments to private landowners to stop pollution rather than prevent it. He alleges massive cost to taxpayers and accuses Republicans of ignoring the poor.
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Harry and Louise recall urged on Medicare debate
Marie S ORCHER Mount Airy urges recalling Harry and Louise over Medicare and Medicaid cuts. She argues Congress should not push elderly patients into HMOs or balance the budget on the poor, criticizing base closures and early presidential campaigning.
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Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers and requires name, address, and phone number for verification. Due to high volume, not all letters can be published and poetry or religious verse and letters to other editors are not accepted.
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