Frederick County Delegation Seeks Focus Over Fringe Issues
In the final days before the session adjourns, Frederick County lawmakers push prioritizing state budget health care for uninsured mothers and children, smart growth, and campaign finance access. Bar owner gambling-expense rules likely stall, as partners in Annapolis weigh cooperation across government levels and avoid costly tests of will.
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Maryland Delegates and Senator Contact Details Listed
ZLAUL ALA 64119 provides contact information for Delegate Sue Hecht Delegate Louise Snodgrass and Delegate J Anita Stup at 324 Lowe House Office Bidg Annapolis Maryland 21404 telephone 410 941 3240. Senator Tim Ferguson at 403 James Senate Office Bidg Annapolis 21401 telephone 410 1 3704. Delegates David Brinkley and Paul Stull Subdistrict 4A 323 Lowe House Office Bldg Annapolis 21404 telephone 410 841 3107 Donald Elliott Subdistrict 4B 323 Lowe House Office Bldg Annapolis 21404 telephone 410 841 3107 Toll free 1 800 492 7122.
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Paul Stull
Arnnapolis
Donald Elliott
Residents urge preserved zoning on Park Avenue in Frederick
Gladden Peil 0 Neill argues against allowing business use on Park Avenue, noting 1995 rezoning was carefully evaluated to keep the area residential. He cites limited parking, handicapped access issues, and the success of the neighborhood’s historic character, urging residents to attend the April 3 hearing and support preserving residential use.
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Neill
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Maud E. Davis appointed superintendent at Loats Orphanage
The Loats Orphanage board chair Rev W V Garrett named Maud E Davis as superintendent succeeding Sister Virginia Wolfe who left in January for further college study. The change follows 16 years of Davis serving as matron and housemother at the home on East Church Street. Maryland State Police debunk a wide rumor about a dead car occupant in a Frederick Buick, with inquiries reaching New York and Pennsylvania and rumors placing the car across multiple states. Standex International Corp terminates operations at its Monroe Avenue Cookware facility in Frederick for economic reasons. Frederick County school board members Gardiner and Smith will not seek reappointment. Mary land School for the Deaf students Goodridge Gariepy and Roy participate in a pilot work training program at local McDonald’s restaurants coordinated by Golden Mac’s Patrick Gilstrap.
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Letter applauds Frederick County legislators and rebuts critique
Barbara A. Wheatley defends Frederick County's legislative delegation against Linda Bisaccia's remark that politicians lack trust. She asserts trust in Senators John Derr and Tim Ferguson and Delegates Sue Hecht Louise Snodgrass Anita Stup David Brinkley Paul Stull and Donald Elliott and invites accountability through calls or letters.
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Linda Bisaccia
Frederick County
John Derr
Tim Ferguson
Sue Hecht
Louise Snodgrass
Anita Stup
David Brinkley
Paul Stull
Donald Elliott
Brains and Brawn Debate in Frederick County Page
Readers urge equal front page coverage for academics and arts students. Letters from Yrene Bailey and Sharilyn Fox defend arts achievements and gay inclusion, noting a standing ovation for a music group and calling for broader representation.
No place for groups in Frederick County schools directory
A letter from Brent and Bethany Stevens and Lynda Furnia of Thurmont argues against adding sexual identity groups to the Frederick County Public Schools support services directory. They urge parental control, cite religious beliefs, and propose excluding groups such as SMYAL and PFLAG, suggesting Exodus International and similar organizations instead.
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Exodus International
PFOX
Parents and Friends of
NARTH
National Association For Research and Therapy of Homosexuality
Keeping them safe letter to the editor on pets
Suzanne Klinejohn-Jones of New Market cautions against letting dogs roam and endorses responsible ownership after Katie Benjamin's "Save the animals" piece. She argues leashed or fenced pets stay safe and warns against honking at animals to frighten them toward traffic.
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All-State Senior Band Orchestra and Jazz Concert Critique
A reader criticizes the paper for lacking front page coverage of the Maryland Music Educators Association all state senior band orchestra and jazz ensemble concerts in Hagerstown. The note praises Frederick County musicians who earned spots through competition and urges equal recognition alongside athletic triumphs.
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Maryland Music Educators Association
Creme de le Creme
Frederick County
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Secrecy and shame in the letters on sexuality
Cynthia Lewis criticizes homophobia in the letters page and calls out Christians who use the Bible to justify hatred. She argues against denying hotline help to youths questioning their sexuality and urges compassionate treatment, referencing broader histories of oppression and the example of Jesus.
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Frederick
Parent Concern Over Inappropriate HS Agency Directory
A concerned parent objects to phone numbers for SMYAL and PFLAG in the revised high school community agency directory. The parent argues these numbers mislead students toward an unsafe lifestyle, claims such information is unsafe and undermines parental authority, and calls for Planned Parenthood removal from the directory.
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Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League
SMYAL
Planned Parenthood
Juvenile names versus crimes spark call for policy change
The writer argues that youths’ ages and crimes are often disclosed while names remain hidden. They contend publicizing juvenile names could deter wrongdoing and push for policy change. Juvenile crime rates are cited as rising, prompting debate on transparency.
Letters to the Frederick News Post for publication
Readers are invited to send signed letters with full name address and telephone numbers for verification. Due to high volume not all letters can be published and some may be abridged for space. Submit by mail fax or email to the Frederick News Post.
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