Fort Detrick honors Capt. Jennifer J. Shafer Odom center dedication
A new Odom Physical Fitness Center at Fort Detrick was dedicated to U.S. Army Capt. Jennifer J. Shafer Odom who died in 1999 on a reconnaissance mission in Colombia. The Brunswick native and 4-H alum was praised for duty, loyalty, and service while remarks highlighted her as a standard for soldiers and communities.
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United States Military Academy
John S. Parker
U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command
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Charles Odom
CBS
Capt. Odom
Deplorable Deer Meet Weather and Historic MSM Ties
The column notes increased deer activity on rural roads and interstates after a cool damp spell. It recalls a 40 year old bridge case on Md. 26 over Israel Creek at Ceresville, with Judge Wilbur Sheffield and historic local officials. It links Mount St Mary’s archives to George H. Walker Bush ancestry and Martin Beachy lineage.
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Ceresville
Wilbur F Sheffield, Jr
News-Post
H. Reese Shoemaker, Jr
Edward J. Smith
Frederick
Code” Smith
India
Catherine McLeland Walker
de James Scanlan
George
Rosetta
Dr. Scanlan
Mount Saint Mary’s
George E. Walker
George H. Walker Bush
Martha Adela Beaky
Joseph Beaky
David Davis Walker
Bush
MSM
George Herbert Walker Bush
George W
White House Reverence Questions in Gore Bush Debate
In a critical view, the writer laments the first Gore Bush debate for neglecting the presidency itself. They call for clear stances on safeguarding the White House from scandal, urging Bush and Gore to reject finance tied events, Lincoln Bedroom sleepovers, and White House fund raising.
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Monica
Mount Rushmore
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Combination of good weather aids mid- Maryland events
Yesterday’s News-Po items note calm weather and large Children’s Day crowds at a county fair where Glenn Beall campaigned for Congress in the Sixth District. Frederick and Lisbon high school students excelled in Central Maryland regional FFA judging contests with Middletown and Lisbon taking top honors.
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Lee
Fire County
Middletown
Frederick
Lisbon
Maryland
Esseee
Brenpenhire
Paul Kemp
Lewis Arrington
Lisbon High
Subsidy Question for Fredericktowne Players at Weinberg
A reader laments the Weinberg shortening winter schedule and raising fees for the Fredericktowne Players. They view the theater as a local cultural partner and fear higher costs could push the Players to find another venue, urging city aid to preserve community theater at the Weinberg.
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Fredericktowne
Weinberg
Tve
Student urges recycling to cut waste at Gov Thomas Johnson
Tam a 7th grader at Gov Thomas Johnson Middle School reflects on waste management in science class. The note argues recycling saves energy resources and money, notes much of landfill waste is recyclable, and calls for action to protect the future. Kristine Wilson.
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Tam
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School
Reader attacks Mastrino EMS usage and role debate
A reader rebukes Mil lard M. Mastrino for overutilizing emergency vehicles and questions the merit of relying on ambulance only responses. The letter cites the golden hour urgency and argues EMS must coordinate engine and rescue units for patient rescue and fire suppression.
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Millard M
Mick” Mastrino
Mr. Mastrine
Letters Urges Ride Along With Emergency Services
A reader from Germantown commends training and certification across federal state and local levels and urges Mr Mastrino to ride along with Frederick County Emergency Services or Montgomery County Fire and Rescue to gain an inside view.
Growth brings opportunity for Frederick city
A former Frederick resident argues that growth, though bringing crowded schools and higher taxes, offers job opportunities and more funding for streets and public services. Growth, he says, raises Frederick’s name, attracts diversity, improves education and property values, and is the next logical step in the DC Baltimore metro area.
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Frederick
Dc-Baltiimore
Coordinated Growth in Frederick County Debate
In letters to the editor residents debate growth in Frederick County. Supporters say growth must be controlled with infrastructure planned alongside housing and business development. Critics warn against unchecked growth and rising taxes without clear long term plans.
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Frederick County
Frederick
Two steps behind on Md 85 improvements by planners
Letter from Dan Fout of Burkittsville criticizing Frederick County planners for funding proposed improvements to Md 85 arguing traffic congestion will worsen with new strip malls and delayed action. The writer warns residents to expect a nightmare if plans proceed.
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Frederick
Rent concerns as single parents cope with high area housing
A letter from a single parent urges The Frederick News-Post to address rising two-bedroom rent and daycare costs. The writer notes affordable units are old while new apartments price like townhomes and calls for income-based housing options.
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