Stupid comments swirl as Frederick County commissioners discussed
County figure Sue Ann Yingling questions why four commissioners seem indecisive over issues like the Westview development. The piece mocks the idea that if they are stupid, it may depend on the question asked. It praises the board as generally capable despite disagreements and notes Ron Sundergill plans to leave.
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Frederick Countians
Westview
Winchester Hall
Maryland
Frederick County
Yingling
House of Delegates
Annapolis
Commissioners
Ron Sundergill
Commissioners’ Board
Appeal to halt occult ritual instruction in Frederick schools
Michael Milliner campaigns against teacher led Wicca rituals in elementary classrooms arguing they violate church state separation. He cites specific exercises from local manuals and disputes district claims of multicultural education while seeking court review with Rutherford Institute backing.
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Frederick County
Internal Revenue Service
4Th Circuit Court
Supreme Court
American Center For Law and Justice
California
Rutherford Institute
Dan Gadra
Lake Linganore residents push road funding plan
An announcement to Lake Linganore Property Owners outlines HOA concerns, focusing on road repairs. The Board proposes a special taxing district with county support to fund road maintenance. Builders would pay a per home fee into a dedicated fund to repair Linganore roads.
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Lake Linganore
Linganore
Lake Linganore residents debate road plan and meeting turnout
William C Herron Jr of New Market details homeowners anger over builder damages to roads and a cheaper Singapore based proposal. He cites a $3750 upfront cost, questions financing terms, maintenance after completion, and warns that only 5 percent attend annual meetings causing rescheduling and weak voice against the board and county. He questions the anonymous backers of a Lake Linganore notice.
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Singapore
Frederick County Watch: Draft Board Restart and Welfare Survey
The Frederick County Draft Board resumed summoning registrants aged 30 to 37 for pre induction exams after exhausting younger groups. The County Welfare Board conducted a medical survey to collect social health and educational histories at the request of state officials as part of war effort.
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Frederick
Qne
Selective Service Boards
Frederick County
Count Welfare Board
Public Welfare Departments
Maryland
Director of
Selective Service
Not Carroll Creek but Carroll Canal anger at redesign
Letter from William B Bruchey of Thurmont arguing that Friday’s Frederick Post misnamed Carroll Canal. He criticizes the concrete banks, lack of grass, and calls the project a dirty insult to the old Carroll Creek, labeling it a foolish human idea. He signs as WILLIAM B BRUCHEY.
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Frederick Post
Carroll Creek
Carroll Canal
Air Force Band concert praised in Frederick
The writer thanks supporters for bringing the Air Force Band to Frederick praising culture education and human service. Cindy Powell expresses gratitude for the ongoing community backing.
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Air Force
Frederick
Nominating Mastrino and Fout for County Commissioner
A letter discusses Mastrino switching to Republican in September 1993 and potential candidacy for county commissioner. It praises Fout’s past service as county engineer and planning commissioner, endorsing his suitability for a four year term. The writer also mentions Ashbury and May as possible candidates.
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Millard
Mick” Mastrino
William S. Fout
Bill
Messrs
John Ashbury
Tim May
Letter urges county manager role and new working-class commissioners
Lindsay Wolfinger of Wolfsville advocates replacing full time commissioners with fiscally conservative, community-minded individuals. He urges creating a county manager position to run daily business, cites Chamber of Commerce talks, and calls for fresh, working-class leadership to ensure fair taxpayer outcomes.
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Sioner
Messrs. Mastrino and
Font
Chamber of Commerce
Frederick County
Boy Scout Sees Garden Theft At Local School
A Ballenger Creek Elementary third grader recalls May theft at the school butterfly garden planted by Mrs O Briens and Mrs Moore classes. Eight to ten plants disappeared from the woods area forging anger over stolen effort and the goal to attract bees hummingbirds and butterflies.
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Ballenger Creek
Euthanasia debate letter supports choice and relief
Scott Matthews of Rocky Ridge argues that euthanasia is a personal choice for those with incurable, painful illness. He challenges Maureen Durst's religious stance, rejects likening it to Nazi Germany, and asserts euthanasia is a peaceful end to suffering.
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Maureen C. Durst
Ms. Durst
Nazi Germany
Letters to the Editor policy at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites letters with sender name address and phone for verification. Longer letters may be edited for space and content, no poetry or religious verse, or copies of letters to others. Mailing and fax details provided for submission.
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Frederick
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Mary Lois Ritter
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