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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1987
Page
3
A Frederick County op-ed argues for a countywide 25 mph limit near schools, criticizing the State Highway Administration for maintaining variable speeds. It praises local officials for seeking clarity and child safety, urging state alignment with a uniform school zone rule.
Rob Reid reports from Annapolis that Kurt Schmoke's election as Baltimore mayor signals potential benefits for Maryland's 23 counties. The piece contrasts Schmoke with Gov. Schaefer, notes Baltimore’s political clout in the General Assembly, and speculates on how Schmoke's tenure may shift budget decisions and funding outcomes for other regions.
In the West, grazing fees on public lands remain at 1.35 per animal month, far below private rates, subsidizing ranchers, oil firms, and speculators. Critics urge higher fees as lawmakers weigh bills from Rep. Synar and Rep. Darden against a Marlenee plan to keep the formula.
Joint project funded by Myersville and the Works Progress Administration will construct a $30,000 sanitary sewer system and disposal plant over about one year under Engineer John B. Funk of Brunswick. WPA to provide all labor and 10 percent of materials. roughly 40 relief workers from Jackson Catoctin and Middletown districts to be assigned.
Tom writes to oppose charge for water at bars, arguing it discriminates against nondrinkers and may encourage drunk driving. He asserts it harms those who choose sobriety and questions societal support for alcohol sales despite public safety risks. MARLA DEE RITCH, Frederick.
Observers at the School Redistricting meeting on November 4 warn that home development is outrunning child education. Farmbrook families moved from South Frederick to Urbana three years ago and may be moved again as 6,000 new homes are planned in Ballenger Crack over the next decade. Oppose a second move and urge a long term plan that prioritizes education, blending new growth with existing schools. JOBN and SHARON HEFFERNAN, Farmbrook
Hospice of Frederick County expresses gratitude for the Autumn Gold Train Excursion success. Special thanks to WEMD Radio AVEMCO for sponsorship, New Midway Fire Hall volunteers, P.M. Affairs decorators, Maryland Midland Railway and performers Slim Harrison Clarence Fawley and the Men of Quinn. Memorial note for H David Hagan and Sperry Storm Scholarship Fund contributions urged.
Donald L. Lawson CMSRA president thanks members wives families friends and participants for an eighth annual Halloween Rod Run success. He credits vendors spectators Frederick News-Post and 2-104 for ads and Frederick City Police for parade support with thanks to Mayor Ron Young and local donors.
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters with a home address and phone number for verification. Letters may be edited for space. Poetry or religious verses are not printed, nor letters written to others.
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