Myersville arena could reshape Frederick County arts scene
Local debate centers on an open air performance arena for Myersville on a 330 acre parcel including a conference center hotel golf camping and housing. Proponents tout economic growth and regional draw while opponents warn of noise traffic and home impacts. Annexation is a pivotal issue in deciding whether the project proceeds.
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Frederick County
Weinberg
Knott
Mount St. Mary's College
Myersville
Merriweather Post
Merriweather
Sticking Out My Neck to Improve Life
Catherine Ditman from Mount Airy shares a personal message praising self improvement after Alderman Sally Murphy’s remarks. She recalls a hard upbringing, late self‑realization at 30, and years of work that led to a successful business, law school plans, and voice lessons revealing she is a coloratura soprano. She urges others to try, step by step, and to trust God.
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Sally Murphy
Alderman Murphy
Peabody
Alderman Sally
Catherine Ditman
Mount Airy
Immigration and border issues threaten U S diversity and economy
V H Kralak argues illegal immigration surges strain California and other border states. He cites public costs of over 3 billion dollars annually, housing and prison strains, rising AFDC caseloads, and crowded classrooms, urging a national reappraisal of current policies and border controls.
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AFDC
California
Los Angeles
United States
V.H. Kralak
Marine Corps
Copley News Service
First Lieutenant Glenn Garber Returns After Five Years
Yesterday Items from The News files recount Glenn G Garber of 406 Rockwell Terrace returning home after nearly five years in the Army including 20 months in five European countries. Hood College Marathon Day raised funds with 1 to 5 cent pledges. News founder honored. 7,000 plus attendees watched the Frederick Jaycees Fall Festival Parade featuring pumpkins majorettes Indians soldiers bands and floats.
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Glenn 0. Garber
Rockwell Terrace
Army
Frederick County
Hood College
Frederick Jaycees
Frederick
Plea for Ben Garris to end violence and seek help
A mother writes a compassionate letter about Ben Garris, now on Americas Most Wanted, urging an end to killings and torture. She admits limited knowledge of his life, criticizes the system, and pledges prayer and support for his safe surrender and access to help.
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Ben Garris
Moving on and learning from the past
A reader endorses remembering all history including past offenses connected to the Sabers and Roses Ball. The letter argues against erasing uncomfortable parts to avoid offense, urging focus on present and future growth while valuing lessons from history.
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Angel Mills
Ms. Mills
Letters Call for Unity and Learning From History
A reflective column urges moving beyond past wrongs to build race relations. It argues unity arises from collective effort and looking for good in others, rather than punitive memory, while warning against divisive agendas and urging future focus. The piece references historical harms and prophesies a future where cooperation prevails.
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Hitler
Life goes on until December Redskins letter response
A Redskins fan responds to Tami L. Smith’s Oct 10 letter claiming instant replay should return. He argues replay would not have changed his team’s 2-4 record, cites past calls in Redskins Cowboys games, recalls Barry Switzer and Troy Aikman, and notes Emmitt Smith’s lack of 100 rushing yards and a fumble this season.
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Redskins
Dallas
Washington
Joe Gibbs
Tami L. Smith
Cowboy
Terry Allen
Troy Aikman
Barry Switzer
Troy
Washington Redskins
Frederick News-Post
Stop the whining column targets Baltimore voting fraud
Columnist Roy Meachum and Maryland figures face criticism for undermining public confidence in electoral integrity. The piece links Curran to support for federal mandates and cites Carroll and tax liabilities, urging a constitutional review and a federal grand jury inquiry as Maryland faces 1996 legislative session and national debt concerns. John C Webb Jr. of Gaithersburg signs.
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Roy Meachum
Baltimore
Maryland
Meachum
J. Joseph Curran Jr
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
America
Maryland General Assembly
Congress
Carroll
Sacred Trust
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers. Include name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume publication is not guaranteed. Mail to Letters to the Editor 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or fax 662-8299.
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