Community carillon restoration acknowledgment note
A reader letter thanks the Newerk om for coverage and notes significant contribution by our company to the J Dill Baker Carillon renovation in 19 Aa City. The carillonist George Smith expresses gratitude for sponsor past guest recitals and ongoing community events coverage and support from the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Newerk Om
J Dill Baker
Aa City Carillonneur
Carillon
Tam
Court ruling keeps Maryland sodomy law in effect
Frederick County observers note state legislative action remains the law despite court findings and consent agreements. Eric Lile argues the sodomy statute, Section 553, stands, and questions the Attorney General's enforcement decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equal Protection
Maryland
ACLU
Circuit
Nti
Balimore Cy Iil
Thompson
Out of touch critics block Eddie Eagle at schools
Steven Cirko comments on education officials opposing the Eddie Eagle gun safety program. He condemns the decision as politically incorrect and says leaders prioritize perception over teaching safety and responsible behavior to children.
No right to public funds for private school class sizes
Mandy Ferguson argues taxpayers must fully fund public schools to ensure small class sizes under 20, as private schools attract better outcomes. She contends government should not use tax money to fund private schools, urging policy to guarantee quality public education for all children.
Still a law in Maryland
A reader defends Maryland sodomy law as still valid, citing Williams v. Maryland and a 1998 court action against an ACLU suit. The letter argues the statute punishes sodomy for all, denying claims of unequal protection and opposing the Human Relations Commission proposal to extend rights based on sexual practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederck County
John Thompson
Maryland
Human Relations Commission
Thompson
ACLU
Circuit Court
Baltimore City
Williams
Frederick traffic sprawl and green space clash prompt new growth debate
Critics argue new malls and more Wal Mart stores fuel congestion and tax strains while Sierra Club praise for land preservation signals a push for smart growth. Residents hope for continued protection of green space and family farms amid planned Dearbought Main Farm developments and road projects around Frederick City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra Club
Frederick City
Evergreen Point
MD 85
I-270
Fsk Mall
Golden Mile
Opossumtown Pike
T.J Drive
Rosemont Avenue
US. 40
MD. 26
Onl
Frederick
Rockville
Frederiik City
Walkersville
Gaithersburg
Middletown
Germantown II
Potomac Mills
Maryland
Annapolis
Monocacy: Battle In My Front Yard at Frederick Arts Center
Frederick County resident laments downtown apathy after attending a performance of Monocacy: Battle In My Front Yard at the Frederick Cultural Arts Center. The writer notes a sparse audience and compares local support for live theater with the richer downtown experience. The piece urges residents to cherish local shops and venues to preserve Frederick’s character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Tam
Frederick
Front Yard
Frederick Cultural Arts Center
McCrory
Letters urge Frederick County readers to support local theater
Phyllis Trettien praises The Fun Company for a well researched Civil War piece on Frederick and the Battle of the Monocacy. She notes the show costs $7, runs under an hour, and entertains families, urging residents to support downtown businesses to keep Frederick from declining like Montgomery County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
The
Fun Company
Frederick
Battle of the Monocacy
Montgomery County
Student pranks at Brunswick High spark debate over punishment
Jim Higgins argues the vandalism of a girl’s face is childish but not criminal and calls for milder discipline. He suggests detention or Saturday school instead of excluding players from a major football game, asserting consequences should fit the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick High School
Petition for an after school activity bus at West Frederick Middle
Parents at West Frederick Middle push for an after school activity bus to shuttle students from the school area after activities. They note cooperation from the Department of Transportation and school admins and plan a newsletter form to gauge interest with a potential small fee. The proposal aims to keep students safe and reduce after school transportation issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Frederick Middle School
Sts
Department of Transportation
West Frederick Middle
Enab
Live and Let Live in Jody Williams Letter
A Harpers Ferry letter by Jody Williams argues for tolerance and autonomy, contending that anti gay and anti segregationist arguments echo and that pressuring others to conform harms freedoms. The author urges people to mind their own business and warns against targeting any group as history shows the danger to liberty.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Widmann Frederick
NRA
Frederick County School Board of Parent Teacher Associations
Walt Albright
New Market
Eric Lile Frederick
Steven Cirko
Erick
Mandy Ferguson
Myersville
Phyllis Trettien
Jim Higgins Jefferson
Rose Bynaker Frederick
Jody Williams
Harpers Ferry
Epeeshus
Lal
Deskiert
Dual Cartrdges
Siait
MaxRebate
Nikake
Bens Cow
Visioneer
Adobe PhotoDauxe
Creativity Action Center
Compaq
Rebana
Aller
Cathe
Amdzl Nl
Officemax.com
Su Hia
CompuServe
Renate
UPC
CompuServe Interactive Services Inc
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!