Frederick poll reports mayoral and alderman race standings
An independent poll reports ahead and behind positions for Frederick’s mayoral race and five Board of Aldermen seats. The paper explains why the poll was done, notes it is not an endorsement, and urges voter interest eight days before Election Day. The results reflect end of last week and may shift by Election Day.
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Frederick
Carroll Creek
Mason-Dixon Opinion Research Inc
Columbia
Maryland
Mid-Atlantic
Mason-Dixon Research
Clagett Factor and the Frederick Election Vote
Roy Meachum notes the upcoming Frederick city election amid a voters survey and public reticence. He recalls Galen Clagett’s 1986 upset, contrasts with Mayor Ronald Young, and warns that anti City Hall sentiment may sway results despite polls. He urges readers to vote next Tuesday.
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Frederick City
News-Post
Mason-Dixon
Clagett
U.S
Congress
Boyd Smith
The Real Life of Reilly at the EPA
The Bush era EPA head William Reilly is portrayed as a modern environmentalist amid questions of political influence and industry ties. Critics say he meets with GOP strategists and favors friendly business relationships, raising concerns about pressure from chemical oil and waste groups shaping his environmental stance.
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Washington
William Reilly
Environmental Protection Agency
Bush Administration
EPA
Reilly
Congress
Lee Atwater
New York Times
The
Conservation Foundation
World Wildlife Fund
Reilly ethics under fire in EPA probe
An EPA politics tale centers on Reilly facing scrutiny over possible improper lobbying by Waste Management Inc after a North Carolina waste case. Whistleblowers Sanjour and Kaufman urge independent review, while critics allege industry influence taints agency decisions amid Reagan era policies. Also notes a Seoul student backlash linking Korean culture to North Korea and a broader shift toward democracy.
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Reilly
Union Carbide
Bhopal
India
Exxon
Valdez
Alaska
The
Conservation Foundation
World Wildlife Fund
EPA
Bush
Reagan
North Carolina
Waste Management Inc
Inspector General
Scott Sleek
Sanjour
Kaufman
Reigan
Seoul
U.S
North Korea
County architects urges tax system replacement in county
County Architect Howard Phipps proposed replacing tax accounts with a simple eight thousand dollar system operated by one person to streamline accounts and improve accuracy. In Middletown, farmer John D Holter faced a missing car incident after employing a young vagrant who disappeared with the vehicle and fuel. A heavy cornice narrowly missed Bradley E Wiles as winds loosened old fixtures in Kemp Hall. Frederick elections drew many candidates and issues to a Taxpayers League meeting with most speakers addressing local matters. The Board of Zoning Appeals approved motorcycle club use of Woodville Road land with conditions amid concerns over property values and peace. Maryland hospitals including Frederick Memorial and Montgomery General joined an experimental Pre Admission Testing program to reduce hospital stay days, with the state average at $70 per patient.
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Bradley E. Wiles
Kemp Hall
Market
Church Streets
Frederick
Richard Shipley
Glenmore Rice
Donald B. Rice
Ronald Young
Emmett R. Bowlus
Board of Zoning Appeals
Woodville Road
Guy 4. Moore
Patuxent Valley Motorcycle Club
Frederick Memorial
Montgomery General Hospitals
Maryland
Freddy the Halloween clash rocks Middletown school debate
In Frederick County, Glorifying Freddy faces opposition as Middletown Elementary weighs replacing Halloween with Storybook Character Day. Proponents argue for a safer, inclusive celebration, while critics warn of religious origins and cultural concerns. The issue highlights October activities across classes and the community’s differing views on holiday portrayal.
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Middletown Elementary
Frederick County
Druids
New York
Rhode Island
Middletown
Halloween policy stance in Frederick schools sparks debate
Letter writer urges defending Halloween in public schools arguing the celebration is a secular American holiday. He cites parent complaints about Satanism, defends policy allowing schools to skip festivities, and urges school leaders to adopt a clear, secular Halloween policy.
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Frederick County
Halloween traditions and costuming in school life
The piece discusses All Saints vigil origins of Halloween, mentions Latin processions, and urges selective preservation of traditions rather than banning them. It notes playful costume making at home, suggests themes like animals or ethnic dress, and reflects concerns about costly outfits and devil worship fears. Nancy E. Hanely, Yamsville.
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Roy Meachum
Mr. Clagett
Mr. Young
East Patrick Street
City Hall
Young
Columbus
America
Jack Anderson
William Sanjour
Hugh Kaufman
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Howard Phipps
Baltimore
John D. Holter
Mr. Holter
Funkstown
Glorifying
Freddy, Jason
Betty Intrater
Hillcrest Elementary
Carol Young
Hillcrest
Noel Farmer
Dr. Farmer
Procur and Gamble
Larry A
Ouderkirk
Nancy E. Hanel
Yamsville
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