Memorial Park re dedication marks veterans day observance
Frederick observes Veterans Day with a 10 a.m. re dedication program at Memorial Park West Second and North Bentz streets including a 1924 speech reenactment, National Guard Band performances and a 11 a.m. flyover. The event honors WWI WWII Korean Vietnam and other veterans as a three year fundraising and planning effort completes renovations costing about 115000 dollars funded by county city and private donations.
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Miscasting of Newt Gingrich as Speaker and GOP risk
The piece argues Gingrich was a flawed choice for speaker of the House, noting his mix of leadership traits and baser impulses. It critiques his failures on key issues, party unity, and ethics, while suggesting a more conciliatory, two sided approach could have strengthened Republicans ahead of the 2000 elections.
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Water tank project advances in Frederick and city markers
Workmen rapidly rise a million gallon water tank at South Carroll and South streets to bolster Frederick's water system. Track crews remove concrete on East All Saints Street while aviation officials install a 20 foot Frederick marker on the Frederick Tailoring Co building to aid airmen. Patricia Hall exits as executive director of the County Human Relations Council after a closed meeting. Brunswick officials challenge a State Health Department order to close the refuse dump, urging clarity. Frederick Evening Optimist Club honors Singapore High School student Susan Brinkley and Thomas Johnson High School student Philip Arnold as Outstanding Young Woman and Man, each winning a $250 scholarship.
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South Streets
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County Human Relations Council
Lawrence A Darsey
Frederick Evening Optimist Club
Singapore High
Susan Brinkley
Philip Arnold
Thomas Johnson High School
Frederick Creekfront project praised for community responsive design
A reader commends developer Marc Silverman and architect Irene Kiritoff after meetings with community groups on a six story office retail building along Carroll Creek in Frederick. The plan preserves existing Market Street facades, adds brick, and keeps Creekside parks flexible, aiming for a win win balance of historic charm and economic vitality.
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Court Streets
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Lie Creek
City Hall
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Dick Kessler
Jerry Mooman
Bill Dahut
Historic District Commission
Carroll Creek Development Committee
Irene Kiritoff
Silverman
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Court Street
Masonic Temple
Homewood
Patrick Center
Frederick
Town leaders urge united effort for building project
Letters urge collaboration to deliver a town wide project and warn against losing the opportunity for a decade. A meeting with Mr. Silverman and others is proposed to settle outstanding issues so the project can advance. Ronald N. Young, state planning director and former Frederick mayor, referenced.
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Carroll Creek Park project faces historic district clashes
Frederick worries over a six story office retail building on Carroll Creek between Court and South Market. The HDC and SHPO must review new construction, with master plan objectives urging preservation of historic character and human scale plazas. Critics say the design ignores guidelines and seeks outside consultants with tax dollars. Kevin Alluch writes from Frederick.
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Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
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Court Street
Market Street
Pal Street
Carroll Street
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ZHA Inc
Firthermore
Carroll Creek Linear Park
Letters to the Frederick News Post Policy
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters with the writer’s name full address and both home and work phone numbers for verification. Some letters may be abbreviated for space and poetry religious verse or copies of others are not published. Submission options include mail fax or email with the listed contact details.
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