Winter Weather Advice Amid Snow Talk
Local readers hear forecasts of mixed snow and sleet across regions with Michigan’s Upper Peninsula seeing heavy snowfall. The piece urges cautious winter driving, slow speeds, and preparation including a shovel, ice scraper, sand, and emergency gear. It cites AAA tips and a free booklet from Towson office 410-821-3912.
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Upper Peninsula
Midwest
American Automobile Association
AAA
Towson
Anita Stup Announces Retirement From Politics
The first elected woman from the county legislature, Anita Stup, says she will retire at end of term in January 1996 after eight years in Winchester Hall and four as county commissioner president. She dismisses anti abortion pressure and notes she will keep campaign promises to serve no more than two terms, triggering reflection on local political dynamics and the impact on colleagues such as Clagett and McClellan.
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Frances Baker
Sue Hecht
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Improvements to take time for Ure 1270/08 readers
A reader comments that the 15 Malt Modal Corridor Study outlines congestion relief ideas for Maryland highways. The author suggests erecting billboards and giant TV screens along I-270 displaying stadiums, transit projects, and road improvements to show taxpayers where their money goes, while noting slow progress and political blame.
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Roads and politics fuel delays in Maryland projects
Tom Geiser laments slow improvements as state and federal money favor politics over fiscally responsible reps. He cites U.S. 15 North, Woodsboro bypass delays, and federal funds for Marc trains to Frederick. He blasts pork, warns of higher gas taxes, and calls for safer I-70 ramps amid growth near Md 144 East and Yellow Springs Pike.
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Maryland 4 H Club boys win Percheron mares drawing
Twelve of thirteen 4 H Club boys from Maryland attended a Frederick drawing that distributed twelve pure bred Percheron mares donated by Ralph L. Smith of Chillicothe NL to youths interested in breeding the animals. Three horses went to Walkersville youths Charles Eaves and Thomas Hoffman and John M. Hoffman of Frederick.
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Inn owner eyed for 250000 sale to move Md 80
Charles Seymour owner of the Turning Point Inn in Urbana is offered about 250000 for 3200 square feet on the front corner to aid Md 80 relocation. After the road project, his restaurant will sit at the Md 80 and 355 corner, a potential windfall debated by locals.
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Dropped off and left alone at icy school steps
Patty Hovde describes a cold morning scene outside a school where two children were left on the front steps by their parents. She notes the YMCA Kids Club offers morning care with scholarships and asks why some parents cannot pay for safety. She hopes this was an isolated incident and urges awareness of child neglect concerns.
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Best in town at Walkersville drama at Walkersville High
Walkersville residents new to drama at Walkersville High School are urged to attend a local presentation. The notice highlights opportunities for community members who have not yet experienced the school’s theatrical showcase.
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Walkersville Area
Walkersville High School
WHS Dessert Theatre Showcases Student Run Six One-Act Plays
A letter highlights WHS Dessert Theatre featuring six student run one-act plays with on-stage seating and intermission desserts. The program is driven by student set design and performances under limited supervision, with plans for a drama, a movie revue, a popular musical, and a classic showpiece later this year.
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Sama Huffer
Frederick County
Catholic pope confusion shows Meachum gaps
Letter writer excoriates Roy Meachum for ignorance on papal events from Sept. to Oct. 1978. It notes John Paul I's death Sept. 28, the Oct. 4 funeral, the Oct. 14 conclave opening, and Oct. 15 ballots, urging accurate reporting over sensationalism.
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Obligations of Cyclists and Drivers in Road Traffic
Donny Marshall of Monrovia asks about bicycle rights on roads and school zones. He questions double solid line passes, traffic tickets for cyclists, and whether cyclists must maintain 20 mph in school zones, seeking clarity on insurance and responsibilities.
Letters to the Editor Policy at Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites exclusive signed letters. Include full name and address, home and business phone numbers for verification. Space limits cause many letters to be abridged and publication not guaranteed. Submit by mail fax or email.
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