Air Force Band concert charms Emmitsburg audience at Mount St Marys
The Frederick News-Post sponsored Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants performed for a nearly two hour Sunday afternoon show at The Knoll Arena Mount St Marys College Emmitsburg. Led by Lt Col Lowell E Graham the 65 member ensemble delivered lively pieces from William Tell Overture to On the Town with soloists Ann Baldwin Shrieves Angela Burns and Kelly Egan McDonough. The Singing Sergeants added rich blending and standout numbers including Down at the Twist and Shout and Why Haven t I Heard from You. A standing ovation and encores highlighted the service band event marking the 65th such performance.
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Emmitsburg
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Lowell E. Graham
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Leonard Bernstein
Tech
Angela Burns
Kelly Egan McDonough
Russell Colleran
Letter to the editor defends Confederate soldiers and flag
Duane E. Stone argues that Southern soldiers fought to defend homes and rights rather than slavery, comparing their motives to Union soldiers and challenging Yvonne Small to honor both sides. He cites Lincoln, Civil War context, and the American flag, praising his Union ancestor and defending national remembrance.
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Ms. Small
Mexico
Spain
Frederick
Harpers Ferry
Gettysburg
Grand Army of the Republic
Duane
Stone
Woods
Letter supports noise abatement plan at Frederick airport
A Frederick reader urges clearer communication about the noise abatement plan after noting pilots often fly at 700 feet, not the recommended 1000, during training. The letter cites concerns about student instruction, enforcement needs, and outreach to transient pilots while praising compliant pilots and local officials for backing the plan.
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Frederick
Wayne Schuster
Greiner Associates
Frederick Municipal
Mark
Bette L. Brust
Tulip Hill
FreDerick Alderman Backs Daylight Saving in 1947 Move
Frederick city official William B Burall advocates daylight saving time to avoid last minute confusion when the issue arises. Maryland tuberculosis sanitarium group held a banquet in Sabillasville honoring Dr Victor F Cullen who retires Jan 1 1947 after 39 years as superintendent. 129 guests attended with Henry Coffman master of ceremonies. Speakers included Glen Brown Gertrude Blow and several Baltimore and Thurmont clergy. Amvets Frederick presented Winners All at Frederick High School before about 1200 locals. County tax chief Norris announced flood damaged properties get proportional tax relief until repaired. Walkersville Burgess Bourland announced Annette Williams Guilfoyle as new town administrator. Portions of U S 340 closed by a 5 30 a m ice storm creating a skating rink and causing at least 18 accidents.
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Frederick
William B. Burall
Maryland Classified Employee's Association of Maryland Tuberculosis Sanitarium
Sabillasville
Victor F. Cullen
Maryland Sanitaria
Henry Coffman
Glen Brown
Gertrude W. Blow
James Osterling
L.F. Webber
Walkersville
Orley Bourland
Annette Williams Guilfoyle
Mary Nicodemus
J. Harold Hooper
Governor Glendening’s Early Term Under Public Spotlight
Dwayne Henson of Frederick praises Governor Parris Glendening for cutting unemployment, creating jobs in Frederick Washington and Allegany counties, boosting school funding to a 20 year high, and conserving wildlife and land. He urges continued progress in the governor’s first term.
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Parris Glendening
Frederick
Washington
Allegany
Picking and Choosing Bible-Based Church Doctrines
The letter lists controversial Biblical practices as examples of how some churches allegedly pick and choose scriptures. It critiques selective interpretation, argues many people ignore the Bible differently, and questions church leaders for tolerating such inconsistencies.
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Chuck Lo Schiavo
Mr. Schiavo
Letters Claim Editors Filter God From Scripture
Readers debate whether editors shape religious texts citing a letter by Carl Veley of Brunswick arguing that interpretation makes secular writings appear inspired. He mocks the idea of divine authorship being replaced by human editing and cites The Old Farmers Almanac as a hypothetical parallel.
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Moses
Next mandate would hike profits for all workers
A letter blends wage debate with applaud for 20 percent raises and calls for a government mandate boosting profits. Chuck Roberts asserts one player dominates scoring in a team, while Larry Gross praises Frederick County high schools coaches and their role in playoff success and championships.
Opinion: Close the Federal Department of Education
A reader argues the federal Department of Education adds little value and diverts funds from local schooling. The writer contends education work happens at town and state levels with local boards, preferring local control over federal bureaucratic spending. Anne Newell Ijamsville is cited as the author.
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Department of Education
Board of Education
Teamwork Centered Football Coverage at Thomas Johnson High
Over six to seven weeks sports reporting has emphasized team action at Thomas Johnson High School. The focus remains on collective performance and group efforts rather than a single standout player.
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Thomas Johnson
Letters to the Editor at The Fraedernick News Post
Readers are invited to send exclusive signed letters with full name home address and both phone numbers for verification. Due to high volume publication is not guaranteed and letters may be abridged for space.
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National FFA Convention Heads to Louisville After Kansas City
More than 37 000 FFA members and guests gather in Kansas City for the 69th convention with the theme Leaders with a Vision. Maryland expects 180 attendees through Nov 16 as officials praise youth potential and discuss future relocation to Louisville for the 1999 event.
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Kansas City
Student Agricultural Education Organization
Maryland
Ike Williams
Maryland Ffa Association
H. Roe Bartle
Louisville
Maryland FFA delegates lead at national convention in Kansas City
Three Maryland FFA leaders Jonathan Farmer Melissa Willard and Denny Ogg are among the state's delegates in Kansas City as the national convention opens. Delegates conduct committee meetings and business sessions while events run Wednesday through Friday with career show, contests, workshops, and awards highlights.
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Maryland
Jonathan Farmer
Oakland
Melissa Willard
Catoctin
Denny Ogg
Frederick
Sentinel
Kansas City
Agricultural Issues Forum
O Hara brothers shine at national FFA Convention
Richard and David O Hara of Frederick attend the National FFA Convention with Richard set to receive the American FFA Degree and David contending for the American Royal Ambassador title. Both Singanore High School graduates and Frederick Community College students, they led in FFA roles under adviser Tom Hawthorne. Richard previously served as Maryland FFA treasurer and pursued college steps toward big leadership roles, while David balanced multiple FFA offices with freshman college scholarships. The brothers aim to inspire peers as they compete in Kansas City and plan careers in agricultural communications and public relations.
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Richard O'Hara
Frederick
Kansas City
Richard
David O’hara
FFA
Allen
Janice O’hara
Singanore High School
Tom Hawthorne
Frederick Community College
Maryland Ffa
SAE
Central Tractor
Maryland
Tracey Clagett
New Windsor
American Royal Livestock Show
Virginia Polytechnical University
University of Maryland
University of Kentucky
O'Hara
Maryland FFA sends 18 teams to national Kansas City
Frederick High School leads six teams among 13 from Frederick County to compete at the National FFA Convention in Kansas City. Teams cover career development events from poultry judging to agricultural sales with new contests in forestry, farm business management, and parliamentary procedure.
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Walkersville
Singapore
Clear Spring Ffa
Francis Scott Key Ffa
Flintstone
Terry Bradshaw
Debbye Turner
Dairy Foods
FFA
South Carroll
Tracey Clagett
Maryland Ffa
Kansas City
Frederick High School
Ike Williams
Clear Spring
Mayne
Doug Hering
Teresa Stevens
Doug
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