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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1994
Page
6
Frederick County officials consider a bypass around Middletown to relieve decades of heavy through traffic. While many residents back a bypass, consensus on exact routing remains elusive and state funding appears unlikely. Local funding and private contributions may be pursued after a location is agreed.
James Michael Reed of Frederick warns that Frederick County rock formations are finite and fragile. He cites Hemlock woolly adelgid decline, erosion near trout streams, and overuse by climbers as threats to habitats water quality and access. Reed urges a controlled use plan and restrained guidebook publishing to protect the area for 2050.
The piece contrasts Jean Bertrand Aristide's image as Haiti's first freely elected leader with accusations of autocratic actions. It cites Lavalas ties, court appointments, mayoral firings, and siege rhetoric, then presents a quoted fragment on his stance on Haiti's violence methods.
The piece surveys quoted statements attributed to Aristide spanning democracy, socialism, religion, and U.S. policy. It notes a shift from fiery rhetoric to exile in Washington and questions the real evolution of Aristide as a democratic figure, with Holger Jensen of the Rocky Mountain News providing analysis.
The eighty eighth Frederick Fair resumes after a two year break. Notable acts include Frank Latainey billed as the only living three legged man. A Civil Aeronautics Administration crew surveys land for a proposed east Frederick airport. City Attorney Franklin D. Stillrich resigns effective Oct. 31 due to workload. Mayor Ron Young cites a $275000 underground wiring project as Frederick’s share with Potomac Edison covering half. New home building slows nationwide amid tight credit and high mortgage rates.
A reader questions the true cost of volunteers cited in Ike Wilsons article Area volunteers help launch Americorps Plan. The piece discusses volunteers aiding schools churches and political campaigns and probes whether volunteers are truly unpaid or subsidized by taxpayers.
Piet Van Damm of Frederick accuses Gerald Palm of the sanitation department of issuing a 25 dollar civil citation to the first name found in curbside trash before 5 PM. He disputes the claim and cites airline proof of his absence, while City Attorney Lynn Tillery backs Palm.
Frederick County Board of Commissioners will hear the McClain Rd Corp rezoning request on Sept 27 to change 295 acres from agricultural to Planned Unit Development in Monrovia in exchange for 590 housing units and 213 acres for a district park. The deal prompts debate over long term costs to residents including school crowding.
Letters criticize high school and middle school plans, traffic on Md 75 and 80, and a proposed park site. They warn zoning first locks in development pace via the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance and call for reconsideration before approvals. A separate critique argues U.S. Haiti policy lacks democracy restoration and advocates relief over military action.
Gail Plemmons of Walkersville complains that as a registered Democrat she could not vote for Republican candidates in the primary without changing party at Winchester Hall. She argues the system prevents voters from choosing the best candidates and calls for reform.
A reader excerpt recalls U S military actions toward Haiti from 1799 and earlier conflicts, arguing the current stance mirrors past attempts to block Haitian Liberal forces. The text invokes Toussaint Louverture and Napoleonic era figures to frame U S policy as repetitive and ironic.
Elinor K Yates voices support for Laura Lake a moderate experienced leader former Chief Judge of the Orphans Court and active community figure running for County Commissioner highlighting education hard work and residents well being guiding principle.
The Frederick News Post invites letters from readers and requests full name address and phone number for verification. Include contact details and mail to The Frederick News Post at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or call 662-8299 to submit by telefax.
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