Clem Gardiner to Seek Board Return After Health Break
Delaplaine Visual Arts Center acknowledges Clem Gardiner steps down as board president due to health problems but expects him to run for board membership next month. Gardiner helped found the center and led funding and construction efforts, with praise from acting president Carroll Kehne for his energy and leadership.
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Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
Clem Gardiner
Gardiner
Delaplaine Center
Frederick Aris Center Foundation Inc
Meredith
Meredith Springer
Kehne
Volunteer fire system threatened by leadership and theft concerns
A Frederick News Post analysis cites volunteer fire companies facing leadership incompetence and a lean volunteer base. It argues for a special taxing district for Walkersville Ambulance and urges standards from NFPA to ensure competent officers, citing theft cases, court exposure, and the need for legislative mandates to protect emergency services.
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Frederick News Post
Walkersville Ambulance Company
Frederick County
Land
Fire Service
National Fire Protection Association
Bingo
Department of Fire and Rescue Services
Frederick County Historic Preservation Plan Sparks Public Debate
Private citizens formed the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee to draft a plan adopted by the County Commissioners. The ordinance targets unincorporated areas to protect historic sites while offering eligibility for state and federal funds for restorations. Some officials fear government intrusion, but proponents say designations support preservation and tax incentives, urging residents to support the plan.
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Frederick County
Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
COG
Frederick News- Post
Somammarchy
News- Post
Heritage Farm Park
Walkersville
T. McCarthy
Freder
Deputy Glenn D. Butts named full time state game warden
Glenn D. Butts, Burkittsville deputy sheriff, qualified as a full time Deputy State Game Warden, the third in Frederick County alongside Benjamin F. bes Sr. of Frederick and Durwood W. Kettells of Walkersville. High School students sent an 18 member all music group to an art club. A Braddock girl survived a bridge jump and faced disorderly conduct charges. Attorney General Nilsen says probe into Frederick Community College enrollment padding nears completion. Frederick Memorial Hospital opens a new Oncology Center led by Dr. William Vaughan and Mary Ann Emerson. Thomas Co. begins accepting applications for 84.75 per hour warehouse jobs, receiving 1,500 in two days. Downtown residents present a petition to reduce truck traffic and protect century-old foundations to Mayor Young and the Board.
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Glenn D. Butts
Burkittsville
State Game Department
Frederick County
Benjamin F. Bes Sr
Frederick
Durwood W. Kettells
Walkersville
Frederick Memorial Hospital
William Vaughan
Mary Ann Emerson
R.N
Reader complains over aviation crash coverage in Illinois
Harry Bergen of Damsville criticizes the newspaper for printing Oct 31 news about six killed in an Illinois plane crash. He argues auto accident fatalities are higher in miles traveled and urges more varied community stories rather than repeating aviation disaster coverage.
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Illinois
Progress on domestic abuse actions across government and groups
The text reviews gains in combating domestic violence, citing federal and state efforts under the Violence Against Women Act, funding and prevention programs, hotlines, and information resources. It notes Maryland receiving over $400,000 in federal grants to identify abuse, protect victims, and respond locally, with continued training for prosecutors and law enforcement.
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Clinton
Heartly House
Frederick
Family Crisis Resource, Inc
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Congress
Maryland
U.S. Allormney
Domestic violence awareness and VAWA updates urged
Senator Sarbanes and Senator Smith address domestic violence issues and cyclist safety in Maryland. They cite millions of abused women annually, noting abuse affects children in 75 percent of cases. They urge continued national priority and caution motorists about bike laws on limited access roads.
Country roads as alternate to trails for bicyclists
A Frederick City resident voices frustration with sharing country roads with bicyclists. Cyclists must ride single file and as far right as safe, yet limited paved shoulders and no shoulder space in older roads cause conflicts with motorists. The writer urges designated bike lanes or trails within 25 miles for safer travel.
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Frederick
Frederick City
Synthetic coats replace fur to save animal lives
Susan Petrich from Damascus argues against fur use in fashion. She notes fur trim on coats and accessories profits from animal suffering, detailing trap deaths and harsh practices. She urges buying synthetic fur alternatives to reduce cruelty.
Letters to the Editor guidance for The Frédenck News-Pos
The newspaper outlines exclusive letters requiring signature with writer name address and home and work phone numbers. It explains space constraints limit poetry religious verse and copies of open letters and provides mailing and contact options for submission.
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Frédenck
Voluithe Co
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