Retired Frederick County Judge Clapp Honored at 1980 Dinner
A large turnout marked Judge Robert E. Clapp Jr.s retirement after 16 years on the Frederick County Circuit Court bench in 1980. Colleagues praised his legal mind and public service while noting his roles in Maryland government, the Army JAG Corps, and local zoning boards. He helped fund roads and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge project and remained active in many community organizations.
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Robert E. Clapp Jr
Frederick County
Thomas C. Nikirk
Judge Clapp
Charles McC Mathias
H. Reese Shoemaker
Clapp
Frederick County Bar Association
Erick J. Bower
Maryland
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Bay Bridge
Frederick City
Board of Zoning Appeals
Private park dream grows into rural land trust tale
Robert Martin recounts founding the Tree-Land Foundation to secure land for Scouts to camp free, aided by Walter and Martha Bullivant. He describes conservation easements, Maryland Rural Legacy and Smart Growth acts, and a conspiracy belief about the United Nations and Governor Glendening, ending with his reflection on the unlikely long-term goal.
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Charles Klein
Thad
Devel
Tree-Land Foundation Tac
Walter
Martha Bullivant
Myersville
Idea
Paso
Land Trust
An Neya
Bner
Maryland
Saints
Frederick County
United Nations
U.N
Glendening
Pevenne
United States
America
Tim
Tree-Land Foundation
Robert Martin
Big Business Watching Us As Tech Monitors Workplaces
A harsh look at surveillance in modern workplaces and consumer life. Employers use electronic monitoring, drug testing, coded badges, and video systems while data brokers trade personal information. Microsoft develops a two way video system to watch workers, raising Orwellian fears about privacy and control.
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United States
American Management Association
CBS News
New York
Chicago Tribune
Microsoft
Microsoft Brass
George Orwell
Sorf
America
USA Today
Hanson Lovers
Hanson
Newspaper Enterprise Assoc
Frederick News Highlights From 1948 Water Purchase To Immunization Hope
The city bought land for a million gallon elevated tank on East South Street to expand Fredericks water system in 1948. Florence Garners Federated Charities fed 140 children a Thanksgiving meal at the Elks Home on West Second Street. State police warned of forged Miller Davis checks payable to William Jameson of Baltimore. Gosnell and others hunted in Emporium Pa, bagging a 361 pound bear after 24 hours. First snowfall and freezing rain caused momentary hazards. Frederick County set a deer season opening record with 289 bucks. Jefferson area churches marked the Union Church Buildings 150th anniversary. Murphy Inc relocated to 2020 Rosemont Avenue with an open house in a barn-like building. Over 700 Frederick County students faced possible suspension if un immunized against measles.
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Charles F Murphy Inc., Plumbing and Heating Company
West South Street
Rosemont Avenue
Cops get credit for changed life
Judy Harmon of Frederick writes that police officers deserve credit for saving her from alcohol and drug relapse after a DUI incident. She credits the system and officers for her six months of sobriety and urges protection of law enforcement. She disputes Bruce Aderhald’s view of arrests as a burden on jail space.
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Bruce Aderhald
Aderhald
Mr. Aderhold
Everlasting garden gifts honor Linda Delauter
The narrator recalls a garden cleared and decorated with pumpkins statues signs and benches in memory of Linda Delauter. The space embodies community love, hours of planting weeding and watering, and her selfless devotion to family and neighbors.
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Linda Delauter
Garden tribute and community notes from Wolfsville Elementary
In Wolfsville Elementary community reflections Linda’s memory inspires a garden tribute. Students will place decorations on a garden tree this season as a gift to Linda and the community. The letter advocates more parent volunteers for the FYFL and league coverage.
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Wolfsville Elementary
Linda
Thi Easiteh
Barden West
Volunteers support Frederick Youth Football League efforts
A letter responding to Jaime L. Smith commends local volunteers and Cable 10 for backing Frederick County youth sports. It highlights ongoing volunteer video work, weekly highlights on the Frederick Scoreboard, and years of telecasting FYFL games to recognize young athletes and promote positive reinforcement.
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Gram
Frederick
Jaime Smith
Jaime L. Smith
Jaime
Rodney Cecil
Jay Combs
Jeff Wachter
Cable 10
Frederick County
Local theater groups urged for Weinberg Center reform
Lois A Jar man of Knoxville argues the Weinberg Center should be guided by local theater boards who understand staging and production. She criticizes the new board for focusing on fundraising and corporate ties, and urges involving experienced community groups to avoid further fiascoes.
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Greg Berczuk
Foxworthy
Frederick
Kim Chi
Jeff Foxworthy
Weinberg Center
Weinberg
Letters to the Editor Policy and Submission Tips
The Frederick News-Fest invites signed letters exclusive to The News-Post with full name address and home phone numbers. Provide mailing or fax details and email address for submission verification and contact.
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Frederick
News-Post
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Sara Eckel
East South Street
Florence Garner
Federated Charities
Elks Home
West Second Street
Miller-Davis Company
Baltimore
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Gurney Gosnell
E. Pattick St
Emporium
Emory B. Shipley
Emory B. Shipley Jr
Don Shipley
Joseph Newcomer
George Kemp
Jefferson United Church of Christ
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Union Church
Jefferson
Judy Harmon Frederick
Cheryl Lee Monroe Myersyville
William Brabizz
Frederick Youth Football League
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Lois A
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