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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 22, 2001
Page
4
An editorial praises a balanced resolution to allow evening Little League games with lights while addressing neighbor concerns. It credits Alderman Blaine Young for solutions that limit late play, reduce noise, and manage parking, ending in a cordial draw between parents players and local residents.
A New York Times Magazine page runs an ad for Mitchell Gold furniture starring Corey Johnson, a gay high school football captain. The piece argues such endorsements reveal progress in sports culture, showing courage and hope while noting the world may not shift immediately.
Yesterday Frank Weddle reported Fishing Creek as the main source of Fredenck’s water supply amid a dry spell. Six leaders from Francis Scott Key district with 10 Scouts prepared for a council encampment at Soldiers Home Grounds in Washington, with Frank Pace Jr as speaker for the campfire. An all day scout skill demonstration was set for parents and guests to observe scouting in action. The United Fire Co. won county approval to open a substation near Crestwood Village despite objections from Independent Hose Co. Mount Airy’s Gary Henson received the Red Cross Certificate of Merit for medic work saving three people wounded in the Reagan assassination attempt.
Reader proposes reviving Carmack site for a carrousel Park inspired by Mansfield Ohio. Describes a wooden horse carousel, year round appeal, and family-focused downtown revival plans with a link to a virtual Mansfield site. Also notes potential impact of drilling on supply and price.
The writer argues that reducing demand and increasing supplies will lower prices, suggesting alternative energy options and cautioning against expanding refinery capacity, nuclear power, or solar cars. He concludes that society will default to paying higher prices. Michael Krouse, Frederick.
Readers criticize a May letter on renewable energy and federal funding, arguing private industry can better handle research. The exchange questions national energy strategy, rising prices, and the role of government, while praising local funding decisions for field lights and community projects.
Andrea Brown argues against expanding DSS power to regulate who may become or raise a parent. She cites Celest real Whiten and a 15 minute intake as insufficient to remove a child, warning against using DSS to decide who can procreate or parent. The letter supports DSS views but questions overreach and racial motive concerns.
Reader Linda Rosenberg objects to a Frederick Post photo showing a child with a squirt gun near Taney Apartments. She argues the image glamorizes toy guns amid rising school violence and urges the paper to depict less controversial activities by children.
Dan Fout argues oil prices rise due to long standing U S energy policy choices not the Bush Cheney win. He notes earlier restrictions on tapping oil, refinery regulation, and a 41 cent federal tax. He calls the economy oil dependent and says blame lies in past policies rather than recent leaders.
Readers express sympathy for victims and question sentences as lengthy as 340 years, urging accountability for future harm. They stress parental guidance and careful choices of guardians to protect children, while acknowledging families of the accused face lasting embarrassment and hardship.
Bernette Bell notes support for commuter rail to Frederick and urges adding stations as the project progresses. She expresses interest in the development and requests consideration of transit improvements and accessibility for local residents.
A Frederick News-Post article on May 12 about a city case prompts a resident to protest perceived double standards. The writer argues local residents rely on the paper for news and questions a Baltimore lawyer's stance and claims of agency immunity amid legal actions involving residents.
Community input welcome with letters to the editor from readers. The page notes volume limits may delay publishing and lists methods to submit by mail fax or email, with instructions to include full contact details.
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