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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2001
Page
4
Reading about Middletown High School's SADD chapter reveals a shift from anti drinking messaging to teaching decision making and personal responsibility. The group now highlights safe events, peer support, and experiences from speakers to address teen risks beyond alcohol.
The piece argues that after leaving office, leaders such as Ford Carter Mitchell Bush and Powell become statesmen. It notes Ford's controversial 1974 Nixon pardon Carter's post presidency work and Mitchell's peace commission, leading to Bush engaging policy for Middle East ceasefire. Ends with view that true statesmanship emerges once politicians retire.
In Baker Park city police and residents aid a distressed duck while the creek at Carroll Creek shows litter and debris. City Engineer notes public concern over robins nesting in a locust tree along a main drive, prompting temporary halts for drainage work. Winners of a Huck Finn Becky Thatcher look alike contest and a bathtub race headline a Family Festival with other community activities at Culler Lake and Emmitsburg Center.
James Speicher questions plans for a golf course in the Middletown development noting concerns about water use in an agricultural valley during drought, potential impacts on wells, and whether planners and officials are attentive to environmental and local needs. He asks if residents will be compensated if water scarcity intensifies.
A critique labels Governor Glendening as weak for vetoing gun safety legislation. The author accuses him of prioritizing liberals and power, urging Marylanders to demand safer policies for children and adults amid his decision. Written by Brian D. Rice from Bridge.
Governor candidate Glendening criticized the measure sending gun safety legislation to Gov Paris. He argued taking the bill outside county control to a group like the NRA is inappropriate. He proposed using a qualified, experienced organization to teach school gun safety.
Letters express fear that funding safety programs in schools promotes weapon handling, accuse officials of mismanagement, and call for action at the June 4 council meeting. Other comments condemn water studies, building impacts, and local governance amid community concerns.
Bernette Bell criticizes Linda Rosenberg for linking a water gun photo to expulsion and overreacting to children’s play. The writer urges calmer attitudes, parental involvement, and allowing kids to enjoy childhood rather than overemphasizing danger.
Howard Leroux reports Mount Airy residents have endured repeated water bans linked to ongoing housing and commercial development. The town cites growth outpacing supply, urging new wells and infrastructure to keep up while opposing further development until water needs are secured.
A resident questions why new homebuilding continues amid water shortages while a mandated ban limits daily use. They cite household differences, accuse the mayor of cluelessness, and recall multiple prior bans since moving six years ago. The complaint references Twin Ridge and ongoing drought pressure.
A fragmented letter alleges a regional “good ol boy network” behind political backs detailing influence by former mayor Paul Gordon and tensions around Jennifer Tieste. It accuses Meachum of quashing rivals, hints at DWI consequences, and references connections to Linda Lufkin and Carmack Jay amid Texas politics.
A reader challenges Roy Meachum's May 4 column asserting Ayasofya was not converted to the Blue Mosque. The note clarifies the Blue Mosque, or Sultan Ahmet Mosque, stands across from Ayasofya, and recalls Ayasofya’s mosque conversion after Istanbul’s conquest by Islam.
Minnie Graham vents over a stolen bike believed taken by neighborhood youths. She questions parents’ responsibility, urges police involvement, and warns thieves to feel guilt for taking her grandson’s property. She cites multiple names as potential suspects and calls for action.
The Frederica News-Post outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. It notes volume limits affect publication and forbids poetry or verse, with contact options including mail, fax, and email for submissions.
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