Unese pane dispute among Frederick County commissioners
A week of tension in Unese panes centers on Frederick County commissioners Roy Meachum Lennie Thompson and Jan Gardner. The article notes past clashes over growth policies and a property issue involving Islamic Sumerets, with an apology for unclear reporting and a call to improve explanation in the newspaper.
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Frederick County
Roy Meachum
Lennie Thompson
Jan Gardner
Menehuim
Thompson
Gardner
Editorial Promise and Letters Policy At News-Post
Editorica presents a defense of opinion columns and letters to the editor. The piece asserts Meachum writes as an individual columnist, not the paper, and defends space for reader letters, inviting criticism without censor. It argues fairness, urges readers to read or skip columns, and rejects bans on opinion pieces.
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Meachum
Mr Meachum
AL. Mencken
Mike Royko
Jack Anderson
News-Post
Maryland
Mr. Meachum
Battle over ECDC endangers Frederick County jobs and future
Roy Meachum notes the 1998 pledge to abolish the Economic and Community Development Commission now faces action by commissioners led by David Gray. Jan Gardner supported trimming ECDC influence, while the proposed replacement, the Business Development Advisory Council of Frederick County, could shift power away from unelected figures. The piece criticizes Thompson’s, Gray’s, and Gardner’s handling, citing past debates over hiring practices, mosque hearings, and tax impacts.
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John “Lennie” Thompson
Economic and Community Development Commission
ECDC
Gadeg
Paul
Mr. Gray
Tara Buck
Ms. Gardner
German
Ron Hart
Jan Gardner
Lennie Thompson
Business Development Advisory Council
Frederick County
BUDAC
Brian Duncan
Bechtel and
Life Technologies
Thompson
Islamic Society
Mr. Thompson
Satan
Gail Bowerman
Mark Hoke
Gardner
Del
Sue Hecht
Bruce Reeder
Board OF County Commissioners
Myopic Sisien
Neural basis of mystical experiences explored by Beyerstein
Biologist psychologist Beyerstein from Simon Fraser University argues brain chemistry can trigger altered states but cautions scientists seek underlying brain processes. He notes spontaneous and culture shaped experiences, with rituals, drugs, sensory shifts, and brain stimulation shaping perception. He cites Persinger's magnetic helmet research and the role of setting in interpreting experiences. He suggests naturalistic explanations are plausible but not conclusive, concluding divinity could act through natural mechanisms.
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Brain Behavior Laboratory
Department of Psychology
Simon Fraser University
British Columbia
Boulder
Cole
Beyerstein
Michael Persinger
Laurentian University
Ontario
Persinger
Community Parade Prizes Listed Amid Frosty Recap in Frederick
Prizes were awarded at aPredenet Easter parade in Alton Whitnore area with families including MR AND MRS G Hunter Bowers and Capt G Hunter Bowers Jr visiting from Harmonrove Dallas Fort Worth. County road crews repaired winter damaged roads while East Street extension plans progressed with federal and state funding. Freder ick saw a second day of heavy frost with 14 degree low. Strong relay anchor Bil jotti helped Middle town to a boys title and Frederick led girls to multiple meet records at the James Fraser Valley Relays in Middletown. Diane Thomas Costello and Penny Davis each had four Frederick wins.
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Sam Biljotti
Middletown
Frederick
James Fraser Valley
Diane Thomas
Jennifer Costello
Penny Davis
Elaina Bowins
Young generation urged to respect elders worldwide
Margaret Kennedy warns youth to honor elders, noting that aging is universal. She reflects that if they live long enough, they too will grow old, urging reverence across generations.
Debt to the elderly in Frederick County politics
A letter criticizes county commissioners for pitting education against senior citizens. It argues the tax increases of the past year exceed the sum of the previous decade and urges using some revenue to fulfill obligations to seniors and honor those who built the community. The letter names John Thompson Tom Turlington and Chris Atwell as opposing views.
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John Thompson
Tom Turlington
Chris Atwell
Frederick County
MVA mix-up cited in multiple jail and arrest errors
A reader letter complains about repeated MVA computer glitches causing wrongful arrests and jail time. The writer notes a husband’s four hour detention and missed family events, blaming state authorities for lack of accountability and delayed corrections.
Police Respond To March 22 Traffic Stop Article
Western Region commander of Maryland State Police disputes March 22 headline by George Dorsey. He questions accuracy of published details regarding a traffic stop involving a woman and the MYA mix up.
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Maryland State Police
George Dorsey
Readers challenge MSP portrayal of traffic stop and niece handling
Maj. Frank Moran Jr. and Stacy Tregoning push back against a newspaper report on a traffic stop involving Trooper Sinai and a 9 year old niece. They defend the trooper actions as professional and aligned with policy, noting the child was safely deposited with her grandmother and smiling.
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Maryland
Sinai
Ms. Reinhardt
Reinhardt
Good Clean Fun Letter Sparks Neighborhood Clash
Frederick residents push back against Mark Hubinger's News-Post letter supporting a nightclub. They argue Xhale is not legitimate since nightclubs are illegal in the city, noting neighbors in residential areas already dealing with urine, broken bottles, and safety concerns. They insist residents were there first and seek safer, lawful recreation.
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Mark Hubinger
News- Post
Frederick
Tamm
Xhale
Why Christine Davis Targets Frederick Nightclub Taxes
Christine Davis contends Germantown resident Stephen Walker and his nightclub owe taxes benefiting Frederick County. She questions Sunday concerts and noise complaints, while supporters argue Walker and the club have not violated laws. free speech allows dissent but earnings should not be blocked.
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Christine Davis
Stephen Walker
Germantown
Frederick
Walker
Frederick County
Ms. Davis
Mr. Walker
Night club clash stirs neighborhood over change
A local resident defending Xhale nightclub argues the club offers good clean fun and reflects long time neighborhood ties. He disputes opponents who fear disruption and claims the accusers are older locals resistant to change.
Outcry Over Christine Davis Moves Sparks Tension in City
Wanda Perkins of Keymar accuses Christine Davis of causing friction by relocating near a nightclub and a dairy farm. She argues Davis’s complaints lack grounds and resemble an attempt to force someone out of town, citing clashes involving Stephen Walker and Xhale.
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Christine Davis
Stephen Walker
Xhale
Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact Info
The Frederick News-Post invites letters to the editor and asks writers to include their name and hometown. The paper notes a high volume of letters and that unsigned poetry or religious verse will not be published. Contact options include mail, fax, and email.
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Aten Doska
The
Frederick News-Post
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Frederick
Fredericknewapost.ci
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