Ethics finds no fault in Sundergill Bowerman tax votes
A Frederick County opinion concludes the two commissioners acted properly despite relatives in county service. The piece argues informing the public about family ties prevents rumors, notes the ordinance aims to limit direct financial impacts on relatives, and questions deeming the votes self serving. The writer disputes accusations and maintains respect for the commissioners’ integrity.
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Ron Sundergill
Gail Bowerman
Ethics Commission
Frederick County
Frederick County Ethics Commission
Central Alarm
Lunch While Piggyback Ride At White House Causes Stir
Mike Royko narrates a comic scene near the White House in Washington where a burly man carries another on his back toward lunch. The rider uses a portable phone, orders workers to spy on underlings, mocks bag ladies, and ends at a restaurant where a maitre d announces a regular table.
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Washington
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sununa
Sunung
Taxpayer Bill Foots IRS Seminar Trips Costs
IRS top managers attend learning seminars at luxury resorts in the Pocono Mountains and Maryland, with two trips totaling about 122,600 for the sessions themselves not including travel. The Pocono event at Pocono Manor Inn spanned two weeks for Philadelphia Service Center managers, charging 74.54 per night for 380 attendees, totaling about 88,000 before travel.
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Washington
IRS
Internal Revenue Service
Good Life
Pocono Mountains
Maryland
Scott Sleek
Poconos
Philadelphia
Pocono Manor Inn
Pocono Manor
IRS training trips draw ethical questions in Maryland resort
Last month, about 100 IRS auditors from Washington attended a five day educational outing at the Princess Royale resort in Ocean City Maryland to brief them on a new computer system. The $59 per auditor fee plus meals totaled 34600 dollars. Critics say federal funds are spent on retreats with beach views while health officials are cut from conferences abroad.
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IRS
Poconos
Washington
Princess Royale All Suite
Ocean City
Panhandle
West Virginia
Congress
Italy
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
City eyes two hour parking rules as signs go up
On the day after the Board of Aldermen debated daylight parking in residential areas City Engineer W Raymond Walter prepared two hour parking signs for Church Second and Third streets. City Attorney Edward J Smith expected to rule on legality while Police Chief Bert Pelissier awaited guidance.
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W. Raymond Walter
Church
Second
Board of Aldermen
Frederick
Bert Pelissier
Edward J. Smith
Local letter urges fact based view on gay rights
A June 7 Frederick News-Post letter argues for separating fact from opinion on gay rights, contending orientation results from biology and environment, that attempts to change orientation can be dangerous, and that AIDS is not a gay only issue. It notes discrimination against gay and lesbian individuals and calls for ongoing mental health education.
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Frederick
News-Post
Frederick County
Intrater
Frederick County Mental Health Association
FCMHA
Letters to the Editor Urge citizens toward full potential
A Letter to the Editor by Norine Haas, executive director of the Frederick County Mental Health Association, invites fellow citizens to pursue their full potential and provides contact numbers for AIDS facts, health services, and mental health information through the local Health Department and FCMHBA.
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Fcmhba
Norine Haas
Frederick County
Teens’ extracurricular program seen as vital for youth
Claire Winnie argues that after school and summer activities in Frederick County offer teens social ties and skills while preventing boredom leading to drug use. Proposed sports like soccer baseball lacrosse and swimming plus arts and tech options at parks churches and schools would boost fitness confidence and community involvement.
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Frederick County
Beacon Light Road
Urbana
Roger H. Willard
Baker, Staley
Hood Pool
Frederick Pool
Fort Detrick
VFW
Teens lose access to Y fitness center in Frederick
A reader objects to the Frederick YMCA policy restricting teen use of the new fitness facility to ages 19 and argues for no age limits. After letters and talks, the center allowed teenagers with an adult present during limited hours. he urges teenagers aged 14 to 16 be admitted with no time restrictions, noting community funding.
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Frederick County
Frederick Ymca
YMCA
United Way
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Frederick County Commissioners
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Calvin E. Schildknecht
William M. Storm
Parsons Newman
Robert L. Grove
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Frederick Wright
Hagerstown
Washington Counties
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Marvin Mandel
Civil Air Patrol
Jeanne Maire
Mideast Region
CAP
Jon H. Hill
U.S
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Col. Gilbert
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Richard F. Volo Frederick
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