Dismantling ECDC and the Economic Development Head Race
A regional planning dispute splits the ECDC and the county commission over selecting a new head for the Office of Economic Development. Key figures named include David Gray Lennie Thompson Jan Gardner Terre Roy Rhoderik and Jon Hugan as factions clash on control of the search and approval process amid leadership resignations. The commission weighs who should influence the appointment and what timeline to pursue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uiree
David Gray Lennie Thompson
Jan Gardner
Terre Roy Rhoderik
Jon Hugan
ECDC
Frederick Cound
Editorial on ECDC demise and growth in Frederick county
The editors urge a clear growth policy after the ECDC failure and a conservative advisory council proposal. They warn dismantling the ECDC may hurt future business or Bechtel relocation plans and call for a transparent statement of growth goals and impact of APFOs and related ordinances.
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Gray
Thompson
Gardner
ECDC
ECTX
Frederick
Bechtel
Payroll tax moratorium proposed by Senate Finance Chair
The three month moratorium on payroll taxes faces strong support from Senator Conant and Pete Domenic. The piece argues the Social Security Medicare tax is the largest deduction from pay and notes the three month halt would raise monthly take home at $3,500 gross by $267.75, potentially reshaping debates on tax structure and intergenerational funding.
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Senate Finance Conant Tee den
Pete Domenic
R-Nwm
Congress
Firefighters Aid Tenants In Second-Floor Rescue at Meters Building
Jefferson and Brunswick fire crews helped evacuate a resident after a five minute drama on North Court Street. Officer Ellis Carty and firefighters William Booster and Mike Hahn joined the rescue party. William Hoff, recently released from a Korea prisoner of war camp, phoned his mother from a hospital in Japan at 6 am, recounting a 78 day captivity and 35 pound weight loss. ERNEST Heifenstein, son of King Hetterstein, made the University of Virginia dean’s list in arts and sciences. In Loudoun County a major brush fire burned a mountain as firefighters aided by Jefferson and Brunswick units. The Frederick Touchdown Club held its 14th annual awards banquet at the Frederick Armory with Brad Van Pelt addressing attendees. Channel 10 CB Club members at Chat N Chew Restaurant were surprised when Bob Stevens and Wayne Bowers served coffee in unusual garb.
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Fredenck
Meters
North Court Street
Ellis Carty
William Booster
Mike Hahn
William F Hoff
Korea
Doral Hoff
LeGure
Ekwahama
Japan
County Sidier
Channel 10
CB Club
Chat N Chew
Bob “Whipper Snapper
Stevens
Wayne “Bass Man
Bowers
Santee shooting loss prompts heartfelt thanks and prayers
Jeff Williams of Santee California thanks the Gordon and Zucker families for their sons' deaths in the March 5 Santana High shooting. He expresses gratitude for supportive letters from Brunswick, Frederick News-Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, and Brunswick Citizen reporters and the global community.
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Santana High
Santee
California
Gordon
Brunswick
Letters discuss Vo-Dinh NRA program and gun safety
A Thurmont reader questions Ms Vo-Dinh about the NRA Eddie Eagle program for youth and criticizes liberals for opposing it. The letter defends bearing arms and the right to oppose views, highlighting citizen action versus government direction.
Frederick trip soured by Mooney anti gay rights remarks
David Bobbitt of Hyattsville lodges strong complaint about Maryland State Senator Alex Mooney. He cites Mooney's opposition to protections for gay and lesbian Marylanders and likens his rhetoric to Reverend Fred Phelps. Bobbitt urges Frederick to present a better image and notes his family will skip visits to avoid offense.
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Frederick
Alex Mooney
Maryland
Mooney
Annapolis
Fred Phelps
Kansas
Editor Letter Urges Growth and Fair Law Support
A reader questions why a proposed law would trigger lawsuits and why small business owners fear legal action. The letter challenges Sen Alex Mooney and Mr Ferguson, calls for separation of church and state, and urges electing senators who will grow with Frederick. It notes Frederick’s growth and discusses hosting international exchange students under a regulation with English proficiency and school rights conditions.
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Ferguson
Sen
Alex Mooney
Mr. Ferguson
Maryland
Frederick
Right from wrong letters on morals and accountability
A letter from George Wilhide of Sabillasville argues that morals and accountability are endangered by support for Andy Williams and William Van Hall. He insists wrong choices must carry consequences and urges parents to teach children to choose the right path despite popular support.
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Andy Williams
William van Hall
Williams
van Hail
Did Helen Vo-Dinh know about NRA donations claim
A reader responds to Helen Vo-Dinh's letter claiming NRA donations fund radical positions. The writer argues donations come from like minded individuals, not printed money, and defends the constitutional republic and representative government as the American way.
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Helen Vo- Dinh
Andy
Ms. Vo-Dinh
NRA
How NRA Was Blamed in Letter to Editor
A March 24 letter by Helen Vo-Dint criticizes presidents and lawmakers for shifting blame after a violent incident. She argues the NRA Congress and the president are not responsible, contending the father bore more responsibility for his son’s actions. The writer questions gun laws and whether mandating safety could have changed outcomes.
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Helen
Andy
Andy Withame
NRA
Congress
Oun
Mooney not a bigot says Alton Drew
Alton Drew argues that Senator Mooney is not a bigot and that his stance on social behavior is not bigotry. He says constitutional rights protect all Americans and existing laws should be enforced to advance civil rights for gays without labeling Mooney as bigoted.
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Alex
Mooney
United States
Moone
Bay rights leaders clash over bill in Senate debate
In a March 27 News-Post report, County 5 senators spar over a proposed measure. Sen Tim Ferguson argues small businesses will loathe the bill when enacted, while opponents press for changes, highlighting tensions between regional rights advocates and legislative sponsors.
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County
News-Post
Tim Ferguson
Not Obedient To Seniors Letter Sparks Tax Talk
Margaret Castle rakes Chris Atwell for comments on senior support. She contends county taxes fund schools, pay principals earning high salaries, and fund teachers, while asserting parents share childrearing duties. Castle questions Atwell’s background and urges him to consider living on tight pensions.
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Chris Atwell
Atwell
Frederick County
Open Frederick schools to foreign exchange students again
A letter urges Frederick County Public Schools to revise Regulation No. 400-74 to permit up to three exchange students per high school. The author notes overcrowding but argues exchange programs enrich students, foster global understanding, and invite local families to host.
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Frederick County
Michigan
Frederick
Why not Siberia Letter Sparks Heated Online Debate
Valene Vickers and Mary Culler exchange sharp rhetoric in a February letter about punishing political figures. The author endorses harsh action but objects to Switzerland, proposing Siberia instead, contrasting beauty with outrage.
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Valene Vickers
Clintons
Switzerland
Siberia
Letters to the Editor guidelines at Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites readers to send Letters to the Editor. Submission options include mail to P O Box 578 Frederick MD 21705 fax to 301-662-8299 or email to letters frederickrewapost.com.
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P.O. Box
Frederick
E-meil
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