Crime Prevention Awards honor Frederick volunteers and responders
Residents thanked for ongoing safety work as Annapolis ceremony recognizes civilian volunteers including Karen Vissari of Robin Meadows Neighborhood Watch. The Suburban Kiwanis Club of Frederick, Fort Detrick Police Department Lt Moran, Deputy Crum, and Sgt Pohl highlighted for training, ride-alongs, and security surveys. The drive to involve 12 states and 83 departments in June shows wide impact. community help remains essential.
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Annapolis
Karen Vissari
Robin Meadows
McGruff
Kiwanis Club
Frederick
Tim Moran
Fort Detrick
Austin Pohl
Sheriff Office
Traffic light system to curb rear end crashes proposed
Joseph Warfield argues for a bold three light rear system green for moving yellow for braking and lane change or turning and red for stopped or under 15 mph He claims daytime driving lights miss the core risk of rear end collisions and urges adoption of a universal color scheme to signal driver intentions and reduce accidents nationwide.
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Hima
Joseph Warfield
Frederik
Disqualification debate sparks cross country uniform clash
The article reports Jill Krebs being disqualified at the Central Maryland Conference cross country championships after a referee enforced NFHS rules requiring uniform undergarments to be a single color. South Carroll runners wore white or pink underlayers, prompting a complaint from another team.
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Dave Buzzell
Jill Krebs
Central Maryland
South Carroll
Jill
Grim
National Federation of State High School Associations
Ilegal
No gray area in rule following for coaching crowd
Paul Flynn emphasizes strict adherence to Federation rules at a meeting of the Jury of Appeals. He commends referee John Grim’s decision on Jill Krebs, notes the rule’s authority, and urges coaches to model compliance for athletes while criticizing attempts to ignore or selectively apply rules. Parl Pynn writes from Freciesch.
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Federation
Gov. Thomas Johnson
Jury of Appeals
Jill Krebs
Meet
John Grim
South Carroll
Tales Inter
Frederick
National Federation Rules Committee
Parl Pynn
Freciesch
Winners in the baby show at State Armory Frederick
The event by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary crowned several young contestants: Carol Ann Hockensmith grand champion, Myles Carpeneto handsome baby boy, Ethel M. Keilholtz prettiest girl, Michael Crum most physically perfect, and Susan Elizabeth Pfeifer runner-up.
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Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
State Armory
Frederick
Carol Ann Hockensmith
Preston Hockensmith
W. Patrick Sr
Myles Carpeneto
L.G. Carpeneto
North Market Street
Ethel M. Keilholtz
Naomi Keilholtz
West Patrick Street
Michael Crum
George Crum
East Third Street
Susan Elizabeth Pfeifer
School lunch policy debate over responsibility and care
SHARON GADDES of Point of Rocks defends school lunch policy after a parent, Kelly Rugola, complained about her child going hungry. Gaddes argues the school followed policy, stresses equal treatment for about 600 students, and emphasizes teaching responsibility and citizenship.
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Kelly Rugola
Fey
Sharon Gaddes
Point of Rocks
Warmth and tradition meet in fur debate at family level
Carmen Kowalski of Frederick voices a dilemma about affordable warmth and heritage furs. She notes aging grandmother furs and a cheaper goodwill coat, acknowledging animal suffering but seeking practical warmth. She suggests addressing fur critics by understanding ownership paths or offering replacements rather than confrontation.
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Goodwill Industries
Gossip used in public attack on firefighters
A letter writer defends volunteer firefighters amid a public attack based on unverified claims. The author contends the piece relied on one unnamed informant and a claimed attorney, without corroboration from other fire company members or background research. The letter questions overall accuracy and asserts personal stake as a firefighter’s spouse.
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Mick Mastrino
Mastrino
Community praise and critique from public letters
Readers defend dedicated public servants while denouncing a nameless fire department critic. The letter mentions Irene Wunderlich of Myersville, baseball figures, and comments on George Steinbrenner, Rudy Giuliani, and David Shumway, focusing on motives, performance, and supporters versus gossip.
Orioles manager Davey Johnson resigns amid ownership debate
Opinion piece contrasts Baltimore owner Peter Angelos with George Steinbrenner, praising the Yankee owner for winning at any cost while lamenting ticket price hikes and Johnson's departure. It reflects on legacy, loyalty, and whether success justifies controversy.
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Davey Johnson
Baltimore Orioles
Orioles
Peter Angelos
George Steinbrenner
New York Yankees
Angelos
Mr. Steinbrenner
Mr. Angelos
Johnson
Steinbrenner
New York
Yankees
Billy Martin
Billy
Connecticut
Long Island Sound
Moxie
Seinfeld
Tommy LaSorda
Dodgers
Dodger
Johnnson
Letters to the Frederick News-Post for publication
The Frederick News-Post solicits signed letters with writer name home address and business phone for verification. Space limits mean not all letters are published. poet or religious verse and letters to other people are excluded. submission options include mail fax and email.
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Fredenck
Mall
Frederick News-Post
Patrick St
P.O
Frederick
Fredericknes
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