Public school funding squeeze hits Frederick County
Editorial notes long memory of strong state support for school construction and warns that Maryland may cut funding in 2008. With a shrinking state budget and $130 million planned for 2008 likely unchanged, local officials may need to ante up as growth drives demand, threatening crowded classrooms and ongoing high school construction like Urbana High and Tuscarora High.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Annapolis
Parris Glendening
Frederick
Montgomery County
Urbana High
Tuscarora High
Att Public High School
Veterans push private insurance vouchers for VA care reforms
Veterans advocate options to use private medical insurance through vouchers, aiming to expand choice amid VA wait times and aging facilities. Veterans from World War II and recent conflicts cite access gaps while officials note improvements like outpatient centers and drug benefits. Experts call for a voucher system to fund private plans and preserve VA services.
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U.S
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Adolf Hiller
Kiki Tojo
Veterans Health Service
Wood Lipton
Easy Company
Stephen Ambrose
HBO
Veterans Administration
Ralph Spina
Easy Company Combat
General Accounting Office
House Veterans Affairs Committee
Cato Institute
Tom Miller
Congress
Steve Barchet
Navy
Barchet
Scrippa Hawandt News
Prom night at Coblantz Hall and local notes 1851 style
The 1851 notice describes the Hood College prom held in Coblantz Hall with about 200 couples dancing to Lester Lanin. Elizabeth Van Blarcom chaired the event. Maryland Governor Theodore McKeldin visited local restaurants during tour. Other items note Fishing Creek reservoir rise after rains, Dr. Wilbur Devilbiss named dean at University of Maryland, a new fire truck acquisition for Independent Hose Company, and Frederick County training for animal-control wardens with firearms. FCC athletic director Dave Clark discusses scholarships. Rhett Ross attends.
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Elizabeth van Blarcom
Patterson, N.J
Wilbur Devilbiss
Frederick County
Brunswick and
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College of Education
University of Maryland
Board of Regents
Dave Clark
Frederick Community College
FCC
Bios
Clark
Rhett Ross
Dear Montgomery transplants: Shut up or go back there
A Frederick resident, longtime in the city, vents about Montgomery County transplants criticizing the MARC train service to Frederick. He laments higher prices and traffic, blaming newcomers for frustrations with parking and local life, and urges immigrants to return to Montgomery County or ride Metro.
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Montgomery
Montgomery County
Frederick
Maryland
MARC
Ride Metro
Turning campaign signs into gardening stakes
A resident rails at incumbent aldermen asking them to publish a public list of three completed projects in four years. The writer voices frustration over political rhetoric, claims signs were confiscated, and notes repurposing a campaign stake for garden use. The urge is for concrete achievements rather than committee work.
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Tshonid
Heme
Letters: readers question college education and media praise
Iris Gibson and Michael Bradley write letters criticizing the press for printing achievements of students and questioning the quality of higher education. They reflect on aging, world wars, and hope younger people adopt constructive values.
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London
England
Tnday
Fulit
Backwards thinking on Taneytown Halloween ban
The recreation director defends renewed trick-or-treating in Taneytown after 20 years of bans, citing children’s need for fun this year amid broader concerns. Critics question past policy and urge consistency, noting changing conditions and calling for clarity on decisions.
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Taneytown
Frederick arts council praised amid 25th anniversary remarks
Readers express frustration with media on gun rights and government overreach while praising Frederick Arts Council figures Ron Young and Carole Werking. Letter writers discuss GFDC changes, volunteer roles, and community impact, noting the 25th anniversary of Frederick Arts Council and the Weinberg Center as signs of regional resilience.
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Karen Gardner
Fredérick Arte Council
FAC
Ron Young
Carole Werking
Frederick
Maryland
Professional Association of All County Art Council
Maryland State Arts Council
Weinberg Center
Frederick Arts Council
Thurmonts Cindy Butler on gun rights erosion
Cindy Butler argues the Maryland ballistic fingerprinting law forces gun dealers to ship fired casings to the State Police. She says a temporary service by retired officers postponed a de facto handgun ban, but December 31 looms with required training unavailable and media inaction.
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Maryland
Keep GFDC out of politics in Frederick City
A resident board member explains support for the Greater Frederick Development Corporation GFDC citing volunteer time and downtown growth. He criticizes Jennifer Dougherty campaign ads for attacking GFDC and notes the group saved the city tax dollars praising executive director Richard Griffin as an outstanding planner.
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GFDC
Frederick
Dougherty
Frederick City
Greater Frederick Development Corporation
Tam
Jennifer Dougherty
County Economic Development Commission
Richard Griffin
Drug Free Week Message From Monocacy Elementary
Laura Thomas, a fourth grade student, promotes red ribbon week at Monocacy Elementary. She thanks stores for age checks that prevent underage access to cigarettes and alcohol and asserts a drug free life for herself and others.
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Monocacy Elementary School
Fueling fears and calls for resilience in war coverage
Genevieve Sheridan condemns media sensationalism in wartime reporting, arguing it fuels public fear and weakens the nation. She urges restraint, encouragement, and strength, insisting the country can survive without sensational hoopla.
Letters to the Editor We warcoma your loners
Readers urged to send exclusive letters to The Naws Post addressed to the editor at Frederick News-Post. Include the writer’s name and home and business phone numbers. Provide clear submission instructions by mail or email.
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Naws-Post
Calanal
Guaraico
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