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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 2002
Page
3
Government officials traveled to Annapolis last week to argue against siting new power plants on land Frederick County has zoned for agriculture. They highlighted environmental and zoning concerns while urging state action to preserve the agricultural designation.
The piece urges backing Sempra Energy's Eastalco plant near Buckeystown to fit industrial zoning, arguing state authority and multi agency review are needed for plant viability. It warns local denial could trigger shortages and more plants, urging coordinated support to avoid violating local rules while addressing regional power needs.
The piece argues ex mayor Jim Grimes is done with public life after voters ousted him, now enjoying private time driving a bulldozer on a farm. It credits Jennifer Dougherty’s victory and notes controversy over policing reforms and an ethics finding, while denying Grimesdirect involvement in the district garage project.
In a provocative reflection on Andrea Yates and her murder trial, the piece questions psychiatry, gender roles, and parental pressure. It weighs whether perfectionism, marital dynamics, and religious beliefs influenced her actions and how society judges a mother vs a father in such crimes. The author suggests the case exposes uncomfortable truths about modern life.
Yesterday the Mews Post notes Frederick County forms a civilian defense nucleus with 70 top CC County Advisory Council members attending a four hour basic orientation course. Col David G McIntosh and MD CD officials from Baltimore indoctrinated county leaders under J Roger Fisher. Lambda Chi Alpha pledges listed. Sheriff Buhrman sworn in. NPS reports Frederick farmland purchase for Monocacy Battlefield Park. A crowd gathered for the kog sawing contest at Frederick Towne Mall during Ag Week. Walkersville teachers Vernon Marshall and Chuck Cramer won. Dr Elmer Towns spoke at Fredericktowne Baptist dedication. West Patrick Street bridge project ongoing.
Mary Gilbert of Libertytown argues a pet crematorium near Unionville hurts families and raises odors and health risks. She questions Dr Mitchell and zoning, noting Frederick County facilities exist and urging residents to consider backyards and children.
A letter to the press expresses concern over Resthaven’s shift to off site pet cremations. Local residents urge a dedicated facility in Unionville, citing long-standing care for aging animals and a need for dignified, on site cremation options. The missive mentions veterinarian Dr William Mitchell and the Frederick County Animal Health Laboratory in weighing cremation practices.
A reader writes from Thurmont and Frederick criticizing pet cremation practices and praising proper regulation. The letter defends Dr Mitchell's crematory, questions odor concerns, and urges community support for charitable acts and school needs while urging responsible pet ownership.
A Feb 23 piece argues Maryland should out the steel-jawed leghold trap after Washington voters outlawed several traps in 2000. The author cites nationwide bans and notes Maryland HB 377 seeks to ban the most offensive trap, calling it a humane and wildlife protection measure.
Margret Walker urges replacing the Maryland Eve Anthem with a memorable, singable version. She appeals to state pride, cites Frederick News-Post article, and argues for a modern, melodious hymn to unite old and young.
A Phil Talmadge trial context urges Linganore residents to assess how taxes fund local services. The message stresses communities should take ini fate and energy to solve their own needs rather than rely on neighbors to cover desires. Residents and students are mentioned in the Linganore context.
Readers submit messages to The Frederick News-Post, offering opinions and guidance. The missive outlines mail and contact details for letter submission and notes a process for sharing community perspectives.
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