County planning report flags rising population and growth pressures
The 1998 statistics show a county population rise of 5088 amid years of about 4720 annual increases. Growth brings new homes in Jefferson Myersville and New Market plus traffic surges on US 15 and I 70. Projections sketch 194,871 by century end 238,290 by 2010 281,710 by 2020 with 93 major projects and 354 permits in 1998.
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New Market
Fredericking
U.S. 15
U.S. 40
Market Street
Iyersville
Rosemont Avenue
Sheetz
Bechtel Corporation
Cellular One
Kosovo crisis critique and US policy stance
The author argues US use of force in Kosovo reveals a shift from vital interests to risk-free bombing. Milosevic resists NATO, civilians suffer, and NATO risks erosion of legitimacy. Ground troops unlikely, Russia could mediate, and outcomes may grant Kosovo autonomy without full independence. Any future action should align with clear stakes to avoid broad American casualties.
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Clinton
America
Slobodan Milosevic
Yugoslavia
Milosevic
NATO
Air Armado
Lee
Hitler
Don Quixote
United States
Russia
Balkans
Belgrade
Frederick area notes include gas, fire house plans and new restaurant
The area reports a planned $50,000 engine house and meeting place by a Frederick building committee and the Walkeraville Fire Company president. Philip Beardman catches a 3 pound bass at Hagie's Ford on the Monocacy River, tied to local fishing lore. Governor Lane signs a retirement pay increase for 32 Frederick County teachers, with a $25 monthly rise but a $100 ceiling. Crown Petroleum opens on U S 40 easing gas worries, while drivers debate shortages. Bamboo Garden, a new Chinese restaurant, opens at Frances Scott Key Mall. Frederick Community College nursing students and a general studies student receive scholarship checks from the American Legion.
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Walkeraville Puenate Fes Fire Company
William Preston Lane
Frederick County
Frederick Community College
Laura O'Brien
Diane Corbin
Jody Hess
Sarah Rosencrantz
Francis Scott Key
American Legion
Frederick
Joseph Rizzo
FSK
Frederick's Promise highlights youth issues at Hood College meeting
Ed Waters reports on Frederick County town meeting at Hood College sponsored by schools clergy and volunteer agencies. The program aims to educate on proactive measures and community cooperation to prevent school disasters, reflecting positive local journalism and community impact.
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Ed Waters
Frederick News Post
Frederick
Hood College
Colorado
Frederick County
Toad
Readers note on language use in police pursuit article
Rodney F Willard and Mary C Willard express concern about vulgar language in a police pursuit piece and suggest replacing it with a censored XXX. They urge responsibility in reporting to prevent juvenile imitation while still encouraging newspaper readership.
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Hardwicks
Lottery help for the elderly in Pennsylvania
A reader from Monrovia urges Maryland to redirect a portion of lottery funds to assist the elderly with prescription medications, arguing for senior support over new sports stadiums and praising Pennsylvania's approach. Jean Trout.
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Pennsylvania
Maryland
Letters The Monocacy Aqueduct Funding Call
A reader urges private fundraising for the Monocacy Aqueduct restoration. He notes 56 million is far below earlier 24 million estimates and proposes an organizing body, possibly Landmarks Foundation, to coordinate contributions from Marylanders and others, appealing to all ages.
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Monocacy Aqueduct
Landmarks Foundation
Sam's Club policy questioned by a Maryland citizen
The letter from Bob Cale, a Maryland citizen and police officer, criticizes Sam's Club receipt checks as intrusive and potentially unlawful. He describes an incident involving his wife’s dog biscuits, notes discussions with store management, and clarifies his public stance while urging informed debate. He mentions press treatment and seeks fair coverage in The Frederick News-Post. Tom Hattery, Mount Airy.
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Sam’s
Sam's
Maryland
Alot
Sam's Club
Frederick
Sam
Bob Cale
Frederick County
Scare tactics in Maryland rights bill debate
A letter condemns fear based tactics used to block gay rights protections. Senator Alex Mooney is singled out for misrepresenting Maryland law to scare voters. The writer notes the bill aimed to protect individuals regardless of dress or orientation and argues against attempts to force religious schools to hire militants.
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Baltimore County
Bob Ehrlich
Frederick
Money
Alex Mooney
Maryland
Ballenger Creek students welcomed strangers at PS 128
Hospitable PS 128 children embraced Ballenger Creek visitors showing open, respectful attitudes. The April 19 story highlights young students learning diversity and unity, praising Ballenger Creek Elementary for organizing a peace mission with teachers guiding the act.
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Ballenger Creek
PS. 128
Ballenger Creek Elementary
Letters to the Editor policies at The Frederick News-Post
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Avondale
Hagie's Ford
Monocacy River
Crown Petroleum
J. Weyant
Finksburg
Robert E. MacClear
State Police
Bamboo Garden
Charles and
Wendy Chu
Frances Scott Key Mall
Jerry Jannacci
Rodney F. Willard
Mary C. Willard Frederick
Jean Trout
Monrovia
William A. Lee Frederick
Tom Hattery
Mount Airy
Berry
Amie
Jennifer Garms
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