Frederick Ethnic Festival could expand to parade and citizenship swearing
The Ethnic Festival first held in 1976 in Frederick County has grown each year and drew about 8 000 visitors last year. Organizers led by Dr Zakir Bengali plan an even larger event this year possibly expanding from Old Armory to a parade and possibly hosting citizenship swearing in. The festival invites neighbors to Sept 10 to celebrate cultures with food and arts and showcase a unified community spirit.
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Zakir Bengali
Baker Park
U.S
Frederick County
America
Frederick
Keenan asks if science can claim truth about water and freezing
In a letter Thomas A. Keenan argues against John W. Robbins that idealized scientific rules like water freezing at 6 degrees Celsius do not negate science. He challenges Nominalist links and urges testing and pattern analysis in deviations, questioning how such norms arise and whether they define existence or knowledge. He calls for scrutiny of Robbins' stance from Middletown.
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John W. Robbins
Mr. Robbins
Robbins
Corso Defends Bible Faith Against Evolution Debate
Frank P Corso argues in a letter from Frederick that the Bible is God inspired and that faith in Jesus fulfills biblical truth. He counters James A Schrumpf on creation, cites Abraham Moses David Peter and Paul, and urges readers to seek God through Christ while acknowledging human imperfection.
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James A. Schrumpf
Paul
Timothy
Abraham
Israel
Moses
God
David
Peter
Rome
Jesus
Frank Corso
News-Post
Schrumpf
Mr. Schrumpf
Christ
Frank P Corso
Frederick
Letters to the Editor policy at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites readers to submit letters with name, address, and phone for verification. Not all letters are published due to volume and space. some are edited for length or taste. poetry and letters to others are not published. submissions go to Letters to the Editor at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705.
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Frederick
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Etiquette column counsels coping with chatty golfers
Ms Frazzled Nerves asks how to handle talkative companions in a women’s golf league. The advisor suggests polite ignore, playful counter tactics, or a dramatic finish if needed, noting strong opinions on gender and behavior in the sport.
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Sgn
Monocacy Bridge shell completes substructure work
Frederick County report notes the Substructure of the new Jug Bridge over the Monocacy River is nearly finished with deck work to begin. M J Grove Lime Company contractors provided update as officials said progress moved toward completion. Also listed are names of Frederick farmers recognized for high butterfat in tests conducted by Zentz Keller Free Remsberg and others. World renowned drama instructor Sigi conducted workshops at Maryland School for the Deaf at the request of Mary Beth Miller. County commissioners Derr and Dorsey rejected attorney Zimmerman's ad for a public hearing on sewer amendments, and Gov Mandel faced questions from Mount St. Mary's students during a two hour session.
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Jug Bridge
Monocacy River
M.J. Grove Lime Company
Frederick County
Chester T. Zentz
Richard Keller
Monroe Free
Charles Renn Remsberg
Harvey E. Miller
G Edgar Roderick
Morris A. Zentz
Juliet G. Smith
Artie R. Kemp
Charles F. Smith Jr
Clyde @. Green
J. Homer Remsberg
Frank G. Remsberg
C.C.C. Thomas
Howard Metzger
Ray H. Smith
R.F. Nallin
A&e. Zimmerman
Ira D. Ifert
Howard A. Quinn
W. Kieffer Coblentz
John J. Wilcom
Nettie Jones
Robert N. Miller
Luther W. Remsburg
Tyrconnel Farms
Maurice Lee Dade
Charles Wertheimer
Albert N. McCardell
Col. R.W. Walker
John Derr
Lawrence Dorsey
Richard Zimmerman
Maryland
Marvin Mandel
Mount St. Mary’s College
Thomas Leess
Troubled Waters and Population Growth Risk
The EPA warns more than a third of U S waterways are unsafe for swimming or fishing and 15 million Americans rely on unsafe drinking water. Population growth erodes gains from pollution controls. without curbing growth, water supplies may not meet future needs. Helen Webb Bourkittsville.
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America
EPA
Congress
U.S
Year round school debate and scheduling concerns voiced
Carolyn Boyle of Frederick argues year round schooling could help learning but raises issues. She questions sports scheduling, graduations for seniors, family vacation plans, and potential conflicts with camps, snow days, and four-term calendars.
Summer School Length Sparks Debate On Year Round Policy
The speaker argues against year round schooling, cites reduced swimming time for fitness. They note swimming daily improved health last year and imply more flexible schedules would help maintain fitness routines.
Letters Express Summer Heat Hit Schools and Travel Plans
AMY KLINGER of Monrovia writes about heat in classrooms due to possible air conditioning failure, reduced summer vacation time, and limited travel to destinations like King's Dominion Pennsylvania and Florida. She shares appreciation for newspapers informing readers of local and world events and thanks the staff for keeping the community updated.
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King’s Dominion
Pennsylvania
Florida
Racism, Police Attitudes Spar Over Rights in Carroll County
Charles Lee responds to letters on April 6 denouncing police harassment of Black men and the Ku Klux Klan presence in Mount Airy. He argues cooperation with police fails to end racism and condemns violence as a result of discriminatory attitudes. He cites ongoing fear and abuse faced by Black residents.
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Mount Airy
Carroll County
Readings From The Frederick Post Daily News
A reader praises the Frederick Post for delivering essential society and sports coverage, noting it keeps them informed about local happenings and events in daily newspaper work.
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Frederick Post
Useless self defense and locked guns debate
In a letter from Marie Sorcher Mount Airy, the writer argues that a loaded gun locked away is unsafe for self defense and presents four scenarios where improper handling could cause harm. She contrasts responsible storage with risky outcomes and dismisses new gun laws in favor of personal caution.
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Philip Heffler
Mr. Heffler
John Q. Gunowner
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Middletown
Frank P. Corso
Whitewater
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Carolyn Boyle Frederick
Amy Klinger
Monrovia
Charles Lee Frederick
Carmen George Frederick
Marie Sorcher
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