Victor Cullen Center plan eyed for more youths in Sabillasville
The Department of Juvenile Services proposes lifting the Victor Cullen Center cap from 125 to 184 youths to expand capacity for juvenile offenders in Sabillasville. Local residents were surprised by the plan but public notice and a hearing were scheduled to gauge community reaction.
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Department of Juvenile Services
Maryland
Department of Juvenile
Borscht Belt nostalgia returns with Joel Grey in Baltimore
In a Baltimore Mechanic Theatre review, Joel Grey recreates the Catskills Borscht Belt era. The piece nods to Yiddish culture, Mickey Katz, and Baby in Dirty Dancing while praising Grey’s Cabaret presence and the show Borscht Capades 94. Some humor lands oddly.
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Morris A. Mechanic Theatre
Yassel Katz
Kingdom
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Joel Grey
Eddie Fisher
Eddie
Joel
Haymische
Mr. Grey
George M
Jennifer
Grossinger
Kaput
Sharon
Betty Silberman
Sara Felder
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites reader letters to the editor. Send correspondence to Letters to the Editor, 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or by telefax at 662-8299.
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Public fear grows as crime debate intensifies abroad
The piece argues cane punishment for vandalism would be cruel under U S law and laments rising crime at home. It contends the presidency meddles in foreign justice, notes foreigners avoiding cities, car rental scams, school metal detectors, and a pendulum that has swung too far toward security.
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Michael Fay
Singapore
Community must lead to end of fear not harsher punishment
Brian K. Bergstrath argues punishments like caning are not only cruel but ineffective. He urges collective community responsibility, stronger social structures, and proactive kindness over expanding prisons and police. He cites global strife to stress repair begins at home and in local acts of aid. He signs from Adamstown.
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Rwanda
Somalia
Michael Fay
Singapore
Clinton
Heme
Brian K. Bergstrath
Adamstown
Double ceremony pairs Mary Creager with Harry Summers
Mary Elizabeth Creager and U S Army Sgt Harry Warren Summers wed at Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church in a double ring ceremony. Agnes Creager served as maid of honor, William Summers as best man, with ushers Robert Culler and Vernon Stup and organist Joseph H Stevens.
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Frederick
U.S. Army
Harry Warren Summers
Jefferson
Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church
Ralph E. Hartman
Agnes Creager
William Summers
Robert Culler
Vernon Stup
Joseph H. Stevens
Live and let live on welfare protests in Thurmont
A Thurmont reader signals duty to mind your own business while urging attention to White House actions and welfare policy. Dixie Balbi writes that discussions about Independence Cards and public assistance deserve broader focus beyond personal complaints.
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White House
Grossnickle for State's Attorney
Serena Bell urges Donald Grossnickle to run for Frederick County State's Attorney claiming his leadership would advance equality for blacks and other minorities, noting past workplace obstacles and limited minority presence, while praising Grossnickle's authority and courage.
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Frederick County
Scott Rolle
Lawrence Dorsey Jr
Donald Grossnickle
Grossnickle
Critical Farms Ordinance Moves to Preserve Farmland
County commissioners unanimously passed the Critical Farms ordinance on April 5 to preserve open space and farmland. The program targets farm sales, requires bona fide farmer status, follows state rules, and uses county funding with state program participation returning funds if accepted.
Letters on farm program and cycling in Spokes Magazine
A farmer argues for funding a land use program to sustain agriculture in the county and a cycling enthusiast critiques sports writers. Neil Sandler, editor, notes coverage gaps in promoting bike racing despite its growth potential. Freeman et al., Monrovia and Frederick areas referenced.
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Goldberg
America
Neil Sandler
Spokes Magazine
Frederick
Sad death prompts anger over unbelted child
Maryellen Holston laments the death of four year old Steven Davis not wearing a seat belt and condemns unsafe parental negligence. She objects to a letter from N Ren Frame criticizing the grandfather, saying the family will live with the loss. Gaithersburg appears as the community context.
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Steven Davis
N. Ren Frame
Mr. Frame
Tour DuPont headlines no big deal in Thurmont
Tour DuPont drew 25 000 fans as riders battled a 25 mph head wind over 85 miles to the Catoctin climb and a dramatic finish in Hagerstown. The News Post reported from Thurmont but missed the day's hard racing and excitement.
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News-Post
Thurmont
Frederick
Stan Goldberg
Who Should Be A Commissioner Ashbury May
A letter urges Frederick County residents to consider Ashbury and May for county commissioner roles. It notes a $30,000 annual part time pay with benefits, critiques current officeholders, and calls for new leadership while highlighting rising budgets and real estate taxes. G Lee Teets Myersville.
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Frederick News-Post
Frederick County Commissioners
Ron Sundergill
David Gray
Sue Ann Yingling
John Ashbury
Tim May
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