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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1997
Page
7
A long standing county tradition of church and fire hall dinners may weaken after a deadly food poisoning incident in Chaptico Maryland. Despite the tragedy, organizers stress licensed kitchens and strict health checks aim to restore confidence while preserving community funds and social ties.
Joy Nery as Chief Information Officer of Hood College notes private education can be affordable with grants and loans. Hood reports over 70 percent of undergraduates receive aid, with graduate programs serving nearly 900 commuters. The college highlights strong regional ties, high value, and support for local residents.
The Supreme Court signals limits to racial preferences, urging both parties to craft alternatives to broaden minority opportunities. Clinton and GOP leaders show little movement toward narrowing white minority gaps, with Prop 209 cited as a model. Analysts urge enforcements of anti-discrimination laws and programs to empower individuals over group-based quotas. Newspaper Enterprise Assoc.
Lucy Wilde, an exchange teacher from Manchester, spoke at Frederick High School during National Education Week comparing English and Maryland school systems. Salvage crews removed nine miles of trolley tracks from Frederick to Middletown line. overhead wiring remains. A tractor gas spill caused a four hour highway closure near Snyder's curve with minor injuries. Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Department stood by. Frederick police morale concerns cited as hampering department effectiveness. Crestwood Inc. took over the planned Sunnyvale development on New Design Road, renaming it Frederick Village. Frederick High School Band plans an annual Nov 9 festival at McCurdy Field after a successful first event with Greencastle high and local schools placing. Weinberg Center tours highlight Open House impact on downtown shops.
MICHAEL GUSS of Frederick accuses Alderman-elect Blaine Young of dishonesty and party misalignment. He references Mayor Graves’s self awarded city contract as an ethics violation and questions Young’s support for Grimes and the Democratic Party.
In 1965 a high school gear years of sports ideals gave way to new horizons as a marching band inspired dedication. The author recalls rain soaked practices in heat and cold, camaraderie, and the transformative journey from labeled losers to celebrated musicians earning county wide accolades.
Readers celebrate arts in schools highlighting band directors dedication from summer camp to competitions. They urge recognition of athletes actors choirs and bands amid debates on taxes and politics praising students discipline and community impact.
Frederick News-Post reports on Senator Derr and Senator Ferguson urging use of Maryland’s 250 million surplus for road construction and school funding. The piece notes a stretched Transportation Trust Fund, impending winter travel safety, and local debate including Louise Snodgrass’s tax-cut stance.
Lynn Widdowson states at the Waterside budget meeting she is not a board member but a committee chairman. She supports the board’s choice to move Halloween to prevent vandalism and says meetings are open and the board works hard for the Waterside community. She urges involvement to solve problems.
The Frederick News-Post invites exclusive letters from readers with signer name address and contact numbers for verification. Due to high volume the paper cannot guarantee publication and advises on submission by mail fax or email.
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