Victor Cullen Center praised after county visit
Sabillasville residents welcomed the June 16 Frederick County Commissioners visit to the Victor Cullen Center juvenile detention site. The paper, once skeptical of the plan, notes the center and its staff have fostered a calm environment with disciplined, motivated youths, and pledges community support and help from the newspaper.
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Nock
Wood
Sabillasville
Victor Cullen Center
Victor Cullen
Stan Goldberg
Frederick County
Teachers and deputies clash over pay in county dispute
Thomas E Henry Jr president of Frederick County Lodge 102 defends sheriff’s office role against teacher Gail Slezak. He attacks her claim teachers deserve higher raises, urges unity among county employees, and calls for broader pay equity without belittling others.
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Fraternal Order of Police
Frederick County Lodge 162
Frederick County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff's Office
Lodge 102
Gail Slezak
Frederick News- Post
Ms. Slezak
Apple
Thomas E Henry Jr
Frederick County Lodge 102
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Bartlett in Sixth District race sparks mailbag debate
Richard Monroe Bartlett argues against opposition as Rep Roscoe Bartlett gains support and voters in Maryland's Sixth District face claims of misrepresentation. He praises Bartlett's voting record and urges papers to print truth while criticizing rivals and past political tactics.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Maryland
Dr. Bartlett
Clinton
Dr Bartlett
Thomas Hattery
Richard Monroe
New Market
Pay by bag incentive shifts curbside recycling view
The piece argues for pay by bag as a strong motive to reduce waste, noting 4000 communities already offer curbside recycling and urging broader use of source reduction. It explains disposal policies, highlighting the EPA hierarchy where source reduction leads, followed by recycling, then incineration or landfills as last resorts. Jackie Prince is cited on the contention that source reduction remains overlooked.
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Tas
Jackie Prince
Governments should tax trash by the bag to curb waste
Tom Arrandale argues that bans on polystyrene containers are unevenly enforced and calls for pay by the bag schemes to reduce garbage. He notes Seattle and Craven County reductions, cites monthly fees, bag tags, and the need to reward less trash through financial incentives rather than broad exhortation.
Frederick City Plans Power Purchase From Potomac Edison
July 8 1943 Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a plan to buy all electric power for Frederick City from Potomac Edison Co The municipal light plant remaining may be disposed of after fuel oil coupon issues. Francis Scott Key Post American Legion may place four shelter buildings at various locations for armed forces personnel. County officials learn water and sewer charges at Montevue Emergency Hospital may be billed by Frederick City. City clock antics cause residents to question time.
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Frederick City
Potomac Edison Co
Francis Scott Key Post
American Legion
Frederick
Frederick County
Montevue
Suburban Bancorporation seeks Frederick bank purchase
Twenty years ago Suburban Bancorporation of Hyattsville filed with the Federal Reserve to acquire Farmers & Mechanics National Bank of Frederick. Allen Ferguson of the Public Interest Economic Center warned that Penn Central could lose service without subsidy, but said service would continue under another agency even if Penn Central liquidated. In New Market area, girls competed for Miss New Market Fire Prevention with contestants listed.
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Bancorporation
Hyattsville
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Farmers & Mechanics National Bank of Frederick
Allen Ferguson
Public Interest Economic Center
Washington, D.C
Penn Central Transportation Company
Frederick
Walkersville
Penn Central
Lack of respect from Commissioner Yingling
Gregg Horner criticizes Frederick County Commissioner Sue Ann Yingling for disrespecting citizens and teachers at multiple meetings, citing a June 15 budget session meltdown. He urges voters to replace her in the next election, praising colleagues who showed accountability and calling for mature leadership.
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Frederick County
Sue Ann Yingling
Ms. Yingling
Ms Yingling
Ths
All-Year School Idea Met with Back-to-School Rejoinder
Letter argues against year-round schooling citing loss of three-week summer break. Debbie Dilley dismisses idea and says see you in September, expressing preference for traditional summer vacation.
Left Turn Collision Sparks Odd Maryland Claims
A 1992 incident on Md 144 near Bennett Branch Road left a Toyota Corolla damaged on the left and a Corvette on the right. The driver repaired the car for $634.01, but in 1993 Maryland authorities sought $515.63, alleging Corvette damages and threatening collection with 17 percent interest. John K Powell Sr of Mount Airy voices frustration at the misdirected demand.
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Bennett Branch Road
Ellicott City
Linda Rosenbaum
Maryland
Myersville letter thanks official over asphalt plant near reservoir
Nancy Chu of Myersville thanks Chris Matthews of the Frederick County Board of Appeals for his thoughtful consideration of the asphalt plant proposed near Myersville. She hopes past errors and irregularities in planning do not recur and urges careful use of scientific knowledge in serving the public.
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Chris Matthews
Frederick County
Nurses support equal raises in county pay debate
Frances Reynolds writes in response to a Frederick Post article about budget vote delay and Gail Slezak's claim that teachers deserve higher raises than other county employees. Reynolds, a registered nurse, aligns with Commissioners Sundergill and Yingling, urging equal consideration for all county workers.
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Ms Slezak
Frederick County
FCTA
Frederick Post
Gail Slezak
Frederick
Ronald Sundergill
Sue Ann Yingling
How to Write Letters to the Editor in The Frederick News
Readers are invited to send signed letters with a return address and phone number for verification. The newspaper may edit letters and cannot publish addresses or phone numbers. Submit to Letters to the Editor, The Frederick News-Post, 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or fax to 662-8299.
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Frederick
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Simone Rippeon
Diana Newcomer
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