Bourland’s stance saves Frederick County $50,000 study
Orley Bourland questions need for outside consultants at a Frederick County Parks and Recreation study debate. Council of Governments killed the proposal, preferring an in house approach to assess county needs and save taxpayers money. Bourland argues officials should know their own requirements and avoid paid, redundant research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourland
Council of Governments
Frederick County
Parks and Recreations
Orley Bourland
Walkersville
Annapolis dreams loom in Maryland County election outlook
In Frederick Carroll and Washington counties the 4B and 3 districts shift power as voter rolls rise from 52,920 to 76,310 in Winchester Hall. Republicans outpace Democrats 34,132 to 2,989 while independents near 9,893. Forecasts favor Anita Stup and Sue Hecht in District 3 with Luttrell a long shot for the Senate seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Hall
Frederick
Washington County
Anita Stup
Sue Hecht
Annapolis
Louise Snodgrass
Ron Sandergill
Boyd Smith
Middletown Burgess
Stup
Hecht
Sundergill
GOP
Derr
Charles Luttrell
Luttrell
District 3
Carroll
Frederick County faces growth and funding decisions for schools and services
The county projects rapid student population growth needing two new schools per year, urging creative funding, year round schools, and debated state versus county construction funding. It links substance abuse to workforce and family strain and calls for expanded mental health funding and accessible treatment. The text notes pursuing education and public health interconnections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Frederick County youth and diversity policy push outlined
Earl H. Robbins Jr urges collaboration among school, government, church, and family to fund pro active youth programs like Youth Center. He calls for parenting classes with Frederick Community College and job retraining, plus inclusive hiring and concrete fairness in county government as Frederick County moves toward 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Community College
Sec
Frederick County
Frederick
Firemen Save Farm Home Near New Midway
Yesterday New Midway and Walkersville firemen aided by a favorable wind saved a house and barn on Lewis Dutrow’s farm near New Midway tenanted by Raymond Smith. A garage corn crib automobile corn planter and grain drill were destroyed. Captain Eugene Messer denied rumors about the POW camp near Frederick and urged waiting for official updates on escapes. South Frederick Elementary School held classes in Sears window for American Education Week. Frederick County Health Department submitted an Affirmative Action Plan to the county Human Relations Council. Woolworth Store Halloween dressup contest participants listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Midway
Walkersville
Lewis Dutrow
Raymond Smith
South Frederick
Sears, Roebuck & Co
South Market Street
Donald R. Date
Community Service Agency
Frederick County Health Department
County Human Relations Council
Department
FOP Meeting Shapes Endorsement in Maryland Governor Race
R Matthew Breeding of Sykesville criticizes the Fraternal Order of Police for endorsing Parris Glendening after hearing both candidates. He notes Glendening promises benefits to police and Sauerbrey focuses on crime solutions. Breeding declares support for Sauerbrey and urges others to oppose the status quo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Police
Parris Glendening
Maryland
Ellen Sauerbrey
Mr. Glendening
FOP
Glendening
Maryland Senate Race Focuses on Women’s Issues and Leadership
The 1994 Maryland mid term pits progressive leadership against stealthy governance. Supporters highlight Bill Brock’s record on women’s equality including enacted credit discrimination bills and the Workplace 2000 study, contrasting with incumbent Paul Sarbanes’s seven passed initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Maryland
Bill Brock
Tennessee
Labor
United States
National Women’s Political
Political letters praise Brock and back Hagy for Sheriff
A sequence of letters endorses Bill Brock for promoting women in health policy and breast cancer screening, attacks Paul Sarbanes, and advocates James Hagy for Sheriff of Frederick County. The writer, Scott Campbell of Walkersville, urges voters to support these candidates in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Brock
Paul Sarbanes
Senate
Sarbanes
Maryland
Easy Choice for Frederick County Sheriff Cites James Hagg
A supporter urges voters to elect James Hagg as Frederick County Sheriff praising his long service with the Maryland State Police from trooper to sergeant. The letter condemns mudslinging and argues Hagg’s honesty, professionalism, and dedication make him the obvious choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
James
Jimmy” Hagg
Jimmy
Maryland State Police
Jimmy Hagg
Jim
James Hagy
Bartlett claims health care access for all at forum
Fredric C. Cooper reports that at a Howard County forum Roscoe Bartlett claimed everyone has health care access arguing any hospital can address needs. He offered no concrete health care legislation and critics note the plight of working families unable to afford insurance or IRAs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard County
Congress
Bartlett
Maryland
Roscoe
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites letters from readers and requires the sender to include name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are published and some may be edited for space or taste. Poetry and religious verse are not accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick News-Post
Patrick S
P.O
Frederick
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy Meachum
Carroll County
Tom Hattery
Paul Stull
David Brinkley
Brinkley
Roy Pfeiffer
Don Elliot
District
Tim Ferguson
George Littrell
Christian Coalition
Mr. Littrell
Charlie Smelser
General Assembly
Siberia
Notkywerk
Earl H. Robbins Jr
Board of Education of
Eugene Messer
Woolworth
Gina Geasey
Doreen Heffner
Edward Rawlings
Bill Henneberger
Dorothy Gruden
Bessie DeGrange
Sue Morgan
Mae West
Ruth Albert
Gladys Baumgardner
Cleo Helder
Katherine Layton
Lucy Baumgardner
Ola Castle
R. Matthew Breeding
Sykesville
James Hagg
Mary Claire Kendall
Bethesds
Fredric C. Cooper
Columbia
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!