County leaders laud Frederick County finances beat recession
The county auditors report strong fiscal health after three tough years of recession. Commissioners Sundergill Bowerman Gray Reeder and Yingling are credited for high service levels and hard choices that boosted revenues, reduced unemployment, and revived economic activity. The spring budget will be their last unless re elected.
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Outcome Based Education a public policy threat says Deborah Claypool
Deborah J Claypool argues that Frederick County Public Schools push Outcome Based Education as social control. She links NEA, Dewey, and brainwashing programs to a broader plan that prioritizes behavior modification and attitudinal conditioning over academic proficiency.
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Department of Education
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Weakened American Holidays Spoiled by Cries of Caution
A columnist laments shrinking Fourth of July festivities and Halloween fads as safety rules and permit hurdles blunt celebrations. He notes ATF oversight, fear of noise and danger, and a Labor Day shift from grand barbecues to anxious, frugal families. The piece hints at a broader cultural trend toward restraint and concern.
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Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms
Holiday excess meets Kennedy memories in a biting column
Jan Schools vents about holiday excess and the Kennedy assassination cult, noting a cultural shift from festive traditions to constant media replay. She laments health debates, consumer overindulgence, and endless anniversary coverage, urging readers to move on and enjoy a quieter Christmas.
Get permission before hunting on private land
This year hunters should seek explicit permission from the landowner before hunting on private property. Do not rely on previous permissions or residents, as ownership may have changed. Violations risk heavy fines. involve the actual landowner to avoid legal trouble and protect nearby families. SARAH V. WILLS Adamstown.
Letters Turn to Violence Sparks Gun Safety Call
In Smithsburg Brian Scott Anders argues that letters toward violence can escalate to firearm use. He proposes mandatory gun safety tests and trigger locks plus secure storage in gun cabinets to curb gun access.
Elected school boards rush to power in national debate
L. Harvey Kirk of Walkersville urges Frederick County voters to adopt elected school boards after noting Northern Virginia counties backed the change by large margins in 1993. He cites Tim Ferguson’s stance on education reform and calls for local officials to follow suit to ensure responsive governance for parents and taxpayers.
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Frederick
Arlington County
Fairfax County
City of Fairfax
Falls Church
Alexandria
Senate
Tim Ferguson
No guns at home safety warning piece
A safety message warns against keeping guns in the home noting children may mistake play guns for real and toys that resemble firearms can lead to accidental shootings. It cautions that loaded weapons heighten risk during arguments and could enable violence in households.
Freight Salvage Center in Frederick to operate on full scale
The Third Service Command in Baltimore reports Frederick's Salvage Segregation Center on Jefferson Street ready for full operation. First 70 ton overseas scrap shipment received for future Army and industry use. Center staff includes 16 civilians under Lt. Leonard Abrams. Federal pays Frederick County 600 dollars for Montevue sewer line use during war and six months after. Margaret Roderuck, 18, of Walkersville, named state 4-H Victory Garden rep with seven others in blue award group earning $25 war bonds. Hood College senior Sue Triechler joins Army Navy game cheer squad. student teacher at Waverley Elementary. Deer hunter Harry Huffer from Rosemont Village wins Maryland Lottery $50,000 while away. verification confirms number. Frederick County Medical Society asks Planning Commission for health-care capacity input due to county growth.
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Frederick
Jefferson Street
Leonard Abrams
Margaret Roderuck
Walkersville
Miss Roderuck
Hood College
Sue Triechler
Cedar Grove
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Plan Aims to Cut Washington Region Ozone by 148 Tons Daily
Maryland official Mary Merrylin Zawmon outlines proposed clean air actions to reduce ground level ozone. Plans target VOC emissions through federal and local rules, including vehicle inspections, fuel station nozzles, and stricter industrial controls. Local measures may ban summer open burning, boost transit and curb gasoline lawnmowers and boats during high ozone days. Public comments invited to weigh inclusion of these measures.
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Department of the Environment
Washington
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Letters to the Editor at Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites local writers to submit letters on local subjects. Include name, address, and telephone. notices about religious verse or mail copies are not printed. Submissions may be edited for space or taste and published on Wednesdays or Fridays.
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