Emmitsburg Carnival kicks off county tradition with local support
Summer carnival season opens at Fort Detrick with a National is Wrestling League show and Armed Forces Week. The piece praises low tech entertainment and family friendly, community fundraisers run by volunteer fire companies and service clubs. It notes the Mother Seton School hosted Emmitsburg Carnival starting Monday, with 24 area carnivals to follow and major events like Jefferson's 225th anniversary.
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Fort Detrick
Armed Forces
Emmitsburg
Mother Seton School
Rocky Ridge
Woodsboro
Jefferson
Odds & ends highlights from Frederick area events
A collage of notes from Frederick area life includes the Grotto at Mount St Mary’s attracting crowds, centenarian Ella May Stumpe at Martin’s West, Tony Mendez’s new book The Master of Disguise and related projects, a Holiday Inn near Annapolis joining Radisson with a major refurbish, and discussions on wireless towers, medieval printing lineage, Yugoslav Kosovo diplomacy, and Kosovo war coverage.
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Lourdes
Mount St Mary's College
Msgr
Hugh Phillips
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Frederick County
Hillary Clinton eyes New York senate bid amid school violence
The article reports Hillary Rodham Clinton weighing a junior senate run in New York, driven by school violence concerns. It notes plans for an exploratory committee, her frustration with slow gun control action after shootings, and her push for a national youth violence campaign. It also mentions polls, public worry in swing districts, and her views on school size and leadership.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
New York
Elizabeth Cole
Clinton
Senate
Littleton Cole
Columbine
Atlanta
Wellesley
Madeira
McLean
Gallup
Advertising Council
White House
Celinda Lake
Lake
Hillary Clinton
Hollywood
Littleton
Howard News Service
Frederick readers hear bird studies and patrols in county meeting
The Frederick area held a packed meeting featuring illustrated lectures on birds bird songs and wildflowers plus bird walks and classification. Frederick County Civil Air Patrol was reactivated by 42 volunteers at the Delaplaine building with Bruce Brachey elected commanding officer. County officials weighed an energy saving plan while ensuring enough fuel for 205 public school buses. An annual luncheon honored Vindobona Nursing Home volunteers with Pamela Woodward named Volunteer of the Year. Johnny's Market started a carryout service. The request to add a warning device to Independent Hose Company’s new station was denied.
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Addiddaoa
Kosovo
NATO
United Nations
Emmitsburg
Mount St. Mary's College and Seminary
Njuguna M. Mahugu
Mount
Security Council
Viet Nam
America
Yugoslavia
Colin Powell
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Milosevic
Frederick County
Civil Air Patrol
Delaplaine
Bruce Brachey
Vindobona Nursing Home Inc
Molly Hahn
Pamela Woodward
Independent Hose Company
Baughman'’s Lane
Ferguson letter prompts tax cut plan to boost parental time
Kirby DeLauter of Thurmont responds to State Senator Ferguson in a letter about parental control. He suggests cutting taxes and government to increase take home pay, enabling parents to stay home with children and asking which agency to cut first.
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Timothy Ferguson
Senator Ferguson
Paying a price for taking a stand in Liberty Elementary
In September 1998 Liberty Elementary parents formed PAVNS to press for disciplinary guidelines and address school violence. After voicing concerns to the school board and state officials, members faced accusations, personnel retaliation, and social stigma, including transfers and a secretary's fallout, amid reports of a rumored hit list.
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Mark
Jim
Kim Bonneville
Fran
Brenda Bruning
John
Phyllis Baker
Libertytown
PAVNS
Parents Against
Liberty Elementary
Dale
Krantz
Linda Burgee
BOE
Ferguson
Mooney
Paul Stull
Martha Bauer
Sharon Grabill
Liberty
Frank
Frederick News-Post
PAVIS
Letters Criticize Frederick County School Conduct and Trooper Policy
Frederick County readers question district adherence to the Character Counts program and cite alleged retaliations against staff and transport workers. They accuse Dr. Dale of impeding safety discourse and question police conduct at Sam's Club, urging lawful behavior by officials and officers.
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Liberty
Frederick County
Dale
Water bill scam alleged by William B. Rose in Frederick
A letter raises concerns about city water billing practices in Frederick. The writer says the first 12,000 gallons are billed at 18.48 with rest at 213 per thousand, plus a 41 service charge for reading the meter. The charge allegedly doubles when combined with sewerage, and annual costs would rise to 124. The writer questions if customers are being scammed and notes possible quarterly billing.
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City of
Frederick
City Hall
State trooper cited in May 7 civilian summons case
May 7 report notes a civilian obtained a summons charging a Sam's Club worker. The state trooper is referenced in context but details show the individual acting as complainant rather than officer defendant. Authorities have not released further identifying information.
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Jam
Sam's Club
Sam's Club receipt rule sparks off-duty officer clash
A customer praises a Sam's Club employee for requiring receipts at exit, while criticizing off-duty police officers for refusing to show receipts. The writer urges removal of any officer who disregards store policy, asserting receipts deter theft and lower prices. The opinion defends strict adherence to store rules.
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Sam's Club
Frederick's
Bob Cale
Sam’s Club
Ater
Frederick News-Post Letters Policy and Contact Details
The Frederick News-Post invites letters to the editor and requires signatories to include the writer's name full address and home and business phone numbers for verification. Submissions may be edited for space and poetry or verse are not accepted. Send to the Editor The Frederick News-Post 200 Petrick St Frederick MD 21706 Fax 301-462-8299 Email letters@fredericknews-post.
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Ninwe-Post
Mal Ft Battens
Frederick Newe-Post
Petrick St
Frederick
Rederickna
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