New Narconon Site in Maryland. Hearing Tuesday.
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Intelligence
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Scientology’s David Miscavige, insulted by ‘No Narconon in Frederick’ vote
Wire Service Media Release (06/05/2015) by David Love
"This could turn into another Vietnam for the cult if Miscavige chooses to fight in court. I think a lawsuit would come across as vindictive and frivolous, so would create "bad PR' as Hubbard put it. Even if 2 'members' caved in, a revote would still maintain the status quo and the Miscavige REIT would have a piece of property they could only sell," stated an Anonymous source on WWP to Cult Examiner, David Love. Earlier, this same source that has diligently been 'following' Scientology for decades, said, "In the years I have observed Scientology, I have never seen the cult so agitated."
Following the Frederick, Maryland council vote 6 to 1 turning down a Scientology entities attempt to 'back-door' a Narconon opening at Trout Run, opinions and comments are spanning the spectrum about what David Miscavige's next orders will be. Former senior executive of the Church of Scientology International, Mike Rinder, says on Tony Ortega's blog that, "Miscavige will treat it [being voted down as an insult], and he doesn't take kindly to being insulted."
"Tony, it's all a PR move by David Miscavige," Rinder told us. "When the flaps really started happening with Narconon in Oklahoma, Miscavige went out and said, we're going to out-create this, and he purchased these properties for the equivalent of Ideal Orgs for Narconon. Really they're for show. And so he can tell Tom Cruise and Kirstie Alley and whoever else is left that we have the perfect place for you to bring your friends who have drug problems."
Many agree with Rinder and others take it step a step further on ESMB, stating, "Hypothetically speaking, an exclusive, low-profile 12 bed Narconon [Frederick Trout Run] drug rehab facility, far from the prying eyes of the press, just outside of Washington, DC, is tailor-made OSA facility designed to attract the son or daughter of a high profile DC mover and shaker. If Bristol Palin or someone of her stature were to develop a substance abuse problem, it is not much of a stretch to envision Greta or John Coale recommending "Trout Run" as an "Ideal" facility for substance abuse detox. She and her husband move effortlessly within the corridors of power in Washington."
One ex-Scientologist who worked at the Scientology, Washington DC Org, agrees that this small, 12 bed, Narconon drug rehab is not for the income, once operating costs are calculated - it's for the prestige that this 'DC Narconon' would give Miscavige, being widespread respect and admiration internationally. These are disturbing implications when one considers that foreign diplomats or political figures may send their family members to a DC Narconon where Scientology could build dossiers of Intelligence and dirt on clients and their families. Thus, Scientology's own 'secret service' and 'dirty tricks' entity, Office of Special Affairs, would have access to all confidential patient files. Kept in these patient Case Files are sessions and confessions of 'Overts and Withhold' written out and given to Narconon staff, some being the patient's deepest, darkest secrets, and those of their family members and others.
These files are promised to be kept secret and have a co-called 'Priest Penitent' privilege, according to Scientology, but as countless ex-Scientology members and Narconon clients have stated, this is not the case. "Scientology confessions made today will be used tomorrow against those who become critics or speak out against Scientology.
MORE HERE:
http://www.wireservice.ca/index.php?module=News&func=display&sid=16052
Scientology’s David Miscavige, insulted by ‘No Narconon in Frederick’ vote
Wire Service Media Release (06/05/2015) by David Love
"This could turn into another Vietnam for the cult if Miscavige chooses to fight in court. I think a lawsuit would come across as vindictive and frivolous, so would create "bad PR' as Hubbard put it. Even if 2 'members' caved in, a revote would still maintain the status quo and the Miscavige REIT would have a piece of property they could only sell," stated an Anonymous source on WWP to Cult Examiner, David Love. Earlier, this same source that has diligently been 'following' Scientology for decades, said, "In the years I have observed Scientology, I have never seen the cult so agitated."
Following the Frederick, Maryland council vote 6 to 1 turning down a Scientology entities attempt to 'back-door' a Narconon opening at Trout Run, opinions and comments are spanning the spectrum about what David Miscavige's next orders will be. Former senior executive of the Church of Scientology International, Mike Rinder, says on Tony Ortega's blog that, "Miscavige will treat it [being voted down as an insult], and he doesn't take kindly to being insulted."
"Tony, it's all a PR move by David Miscavige," Rinder told us. "When the flaps really started happening with Narconon in Oklahoma, Miscavige went out and said, we're going to out-create this, and he purchased these properties for the equivalent of Ideal Orgs for Narconon. Really they're for show. And so he can tell Tom Cruise and Kirstie Alley and whoever else is left that we have the perfect place for you to bring your friends who have drug problems."
Many agree with Rinder and others take it step a step further on ESMB, stating, "Hypothetically speaking, an exclusive, low-profile 12 bed Narconon [Frederick Trout Run] drug rehab facility, far from the prying eyes of the press, just outside of Washington, DC, is tailor-made OSA facility designed to attract the son or daughter of a high profile DC mover and shaker. If Bristol Palin or someone of her stature were to develop a substance abuse problem, it is not much of a stretch to envision Greta or John Coale recommending "Trout Run" as an "Ideal" facility for substance abuse detox. She and her husband move effortlessly within the corridors of power in Washington."
One ex-Scientologist who worked at the Scientology, Washington DC Org, agrees that this small, 12 bed, Narconon drug rehab is not for the income, once operating costs are calculated - it's for the prestige that this 'DC Narconon' would give Miscavige, being widespread respect and admiration internationally. These are disturbing implications when one considers that foreign diplomats or political figures may send their family members to a DC Narconon where Scientology could build dossiers of Intelligence and dirt on clients and their families. Thus, Scientology's own 'secret service' and 'dirty tricks' entity, Office of Special Affairs, would have access to all confidential patient files. Kept in these patient Case Files are sessions and confessions of 'Overts and Withhold' written out and given to Narconon staff, some being the patient's deepest, darkest secrets, and those of their family members and others.
These files are promised to be kept secret and have a co-called 'Priest Penitent' privilege, according to Scientology, but as countless ex-Scientology members and Narconon clients have stated, this is not the case. "Scientology confessions made today will be used tomorrow against those who become critics or speak out against Scientology.
MORE HERE:
http://www.wireservice.ca/index.php?module=News&func=display&sid=16052
Udarnik
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Even if they get the Historic designation, that's necessary, but not sufficient, to create the facility. They would also have to be licensed as a rehab facility by the State of Maryland, and I don't think the regulators in Maryland are exactly sympathetic, from what I hear through the grapevine back home.
The Demented Martinet's reaction makes it seem like he bribed someone(s) who took his money and voted "no" anyway.
If that's true, I wonder who it was.
That prick, Delauter?
The Demented Martinet's reaction makes it seem like he bribed someone(s) who took his money and voted "no" anyway.
If that's true, I wonder who it was.
That prick, Delauter?
Little David
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Battle against Narconon needs to go to the Legislature
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If opponents truly want to stop the program’s encroachment into Frederick County, they need to broaden their scope and start to petition members of the Maryland General Assembly. The state has serious problems with opioid and heroin addiction. Only the most effective, science-based treatments should be acceptable.
snip:
Clinical neuropsychologist Jim Lamott, who is based in Frederick and is familiar with Narconon, summed up the program as “abuse masquerading as rehabilitation” at a meeting last week.
We could go on, but we’ll leave our readers to do their own research — numerous sources are available online, including lawsuits brought about by deaths of program participants. Let’s just say saunas, vitamins and wishful thinking sound about as effective as “praying away the gay.”
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/op...cle_3c4b1d05-5e9f-502a-87ba-fcf3ef9114dd.html
snip:
If opponents truly want to stop the program’s encroachment into Frederick County, they need to broaden their scope and start to petition members of the Maryland General Assembly. The state has serious problems with opioid and heroin addiction. Only the most effective, science-based treatments should be acceptable.
snip:
Clinical neuropsychologist Jim Lamott, who is based in Frederick and is familiar with Narconon, summed up the program as “abuse masquerading as rehabilitation” at a meeting last week.
We could go on, but we’ll leave our readers to do their own research — numerous sources are available online, including lawsuits brought about by deaths of program participants. Let’s just say saunas, vitamins and wishful thinking sound about as effective as “praying away the gay.”
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/op...cle_3c4b1d05-5e9f-502a-87ba-fcf3ef9114dd.html
Free Being Me
Crusader
You're hitting the nail on the head.
[video=youtube;qvMoSsuRVW8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvMoSsuRVW8[/video]
Lawyer Graham Berry talks about how Scientology abuses the US legal system (1/5)
Intelligence
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Published on Jun 6, 2015
FAIR USE: 29 second clip from 2 minute News 4 NBC news video By Mark Segraves | Jun 2, 2015 who calls Narconon a "NarcaCON" in the news piece. Video falls under the "fair use" exception to copyright, for commentary, criticism, news reporting, or educational use and non commercial use.
http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/...-of-Scientology-Drug-Rehab-Facility/305912941
[video]https://youtu.be/TsTDUkbZwQU[/video]
FAIR USE: 29 second clip from 2 minute News 4 NBC news video By Mark Segraves | Jun 2, 2015 who calls Narconon a "NarcaCON" in the news piece. Video falls under the "fair use" exception to copyright, for commentary, criticism, news reporting, or educational use and non commercial use.
http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/...-of-Scientology-Drug-Rehab-Facility/305912941
[video]https://youtu.be/TsTDUkbZwQU[/video]
Udarnik
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Dr. Lamott is a no-nonsense guy, and a former Army psychologist at Walter Reed. He was then at a large practice in Montgomery County, before hanging up his own shingle in Frederick about 8 years ago.
The_Fixer
Class Clown
You're hitting the nail on the head.
[video=youtube;qvMoSsuRVW8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvMoSsuRVW8[/video]
Lawyer Graham Berry talks about how Scientology abuses the US legal system (1/5)
I was just thinking there when I saw that first image, there was the first clue about what was in for us in Scientology.
"Tell an acceptable truth..."
Seriously, would we now trust anyone who said that around us? We should have been aware enough, even then not to trust this lot with anything.
Intelligence
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http://narcononcanada.com/2015/06/06/david-miscaviges-worst-nightmare-narconon-fleet-is-sinking/
Published June 6, 2015 - by David Love
David Miscavige’s worst nightmare, Narconon fleet is sinking
Posted on June 6, 2015 by intelligenceplus
“We the People” versus “We the Government”
Scientologists Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and Kirstie Alley won’t be touring a new “Ideal Narconon” anytime soon if citizens of Frederick, Maryland, Ontario, Canada, and Australians have their way. The “NarcaCON” – as one reporter pronounced the Narconon name, is rather fitting when one considers all the lawsuits and human rights abuses and violations. Unfortunately, in some matters concerning the expansion of Scientology and Narconon, many concerned citizens have gotten used to being dictated to by government agents, bureaucrats and alike that we’ve forgotten that WE are supposed to be the ones calling the shots and determining what is just, reasonable and necessary.
Unfortunately, in some matters concerning the expansion of Scientology and Narconon, many concerned citizens have gotten used to being dictated to by government agents, bureaucrats and alike that we’ve forgotten that WE are supposed to be the ones calling the shots and determining what is just, reasonable and necessary. Sometimes we’re guilty of forgetting that the government was established to serve us as well as obey us.
However, this was not the case with a group of citizens in Frederick, Maryland, who insisted that their city Council Members and government agencies listen to them as “We the People” do NOT want the Scientology Cult of Narconon in our back yard. They formed a Facebook group page, “No Narconon at Trout Run” with 345 members and growing.
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When citizens take a stand, based on research, county regulations, drug rehab health policies, and basic principles of protecting the public from harm, mountains can be moved as seen recently in Frederick and elsewhere.
Democracy demands that the majority rules and governs when important decisions must be made for the safety of the general public across the United States, and for smaller communities directly affected by proposed changes that could, if implemented, produce unhealthy risk factors that are unacceptable and dangerous.
MUCH MORE HERE WITH PHOTOS:
http://narcononcanada.com/2015/06/06/david-miscaviges-worst-nightmare-narconon-fleet-is-sinking/
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Published June 6, 2015 - by David Love
David Miscavige’s worst nightmare, Narconon fleet is sinking
Posted on June 6, 2015 by intelligenceplus
“We the People” versus “We the Government”
Scientologists Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and Kirstie Alley won’t be touring a new “Ideal Narconon” anytime soon if citizens of Frederick, Maryland, Ontario, Canada, and Australians have their way. The “NarcaCON” – as one reporter pronounced the Narconon name, is rather fitting when one considers all the lawsuits and human rights abuses and violations. Unfortunately, in some matters concerning the expansion of Scientology and Narconon, many concerned citizens have gotten used to being dictated to by government agents, bureaucrats and alike that we’ve forgotten that WE are supposed to be the ones calling the shots and determining what is just, reasonable and necessary.
Unfortunately, in some matters concerning the expansion of Scientology and Narconon, many concerned citizens have gotten used to being dictated to by government agents, bureaucrats and alike that we’ve forgotten that WE are supposed to be the ones calling the shots and determining what is just, reasonable and necessary. Sometimes we’re guilty of forgetting that the government was established to serve us as well as obey us.
However, this was not the case with a group of citizens in Frederick, Maryland, who insisted that their city Council Members and government agencies listen to them as “We the People” do NOT want the Scientology Cult of Narconon in our back yard. They formed a Facebook group page, “No Narconon at Trout Run” with 345 members and growing.
...
When citizens take a stand, based on research, county regulations, drug rehab health policies, and basic principles of protecting the public from harm, mountains can be moved as seen recently in Frederick and elsewhere.
Democracy demands that the majority rules and governs when important decisions must be made for the safety of the general public across the United States, and for smaller communities directly affected by proposed changes that could, if implemented, produce unhealthy risk factors that are unacceptable and dangerous.
MUCH MORE HERE WITH PHOTOS:
http://narcononcanada.com/2015/06/06/david-miscaviges-worst-nightmare-narconon-fleet-is-sinking/
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oneonewasaracecar
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Nice to see the dwindling spiral of Narconon.
David Miscavige is a total failure as leader of Scientology.
David Miscavige is a total failure as leader of Scientology.
scooter
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"Abuse masquerading as rehabilitation" - perfect summation of NarCONon.
Dave (and any other old NNers) do you remember the NN that was set up in Egypt that was the forerunner of all these "upstat" centres? IIRC, it was in some sort of luxury former hotel and opened to great (internally at least) fanfare. Within two years it had basically disappeared from view.
Back in 2006/2007 when I was ED NN ANZO, the ED ABLE ANZO told me they (ABLE) were going to buy a "luxury" property outside of Lithgow, a small town on the western edge of the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. It was able to hold maybe 20 people plus staff and the pitch to me was this would be a place for wealthy clientele to go to dry out in absolute privacy - a "celebrity" NarCONon. I was supposed to recruit staff for it immediately as it was all to be approved very soon and it would charge a lot more than the average NN because it was to cater for a far wealthier public.
It faded without a trace - never happened. Nor did I recruit anyone for it as I could see it would be dead in the water even if the property were bought. But it was also at this time the idea of Continental NarCONons close to Continental ABLEs (along with ApS schools, WTH Foundations etc etc) and "Ideal" ones to boot was floated to me by the ED ABLE ANZO. I'd wanted to move the Cont NN office to Melbourne where there was a functioning NN but this was nixed because the "major" and "ideal" NN HAD to be near the CLO/ABLE office. As did the "Ideal ApS" with school etc..
This is an old strategy that's only just started really happening. I was surprised when Yarramalong was purchased as I thought even DM would have forgotten this losing strategy from nearly ten years ago - but it shows one just how stuck in the past $cientology really is.
And how they just keep doing the things that fucked up badly last time as well.
Dave (and any other old NNers) do you remember the NN that was set up in Egypt that was the forerunner of all these "upstat" centres? IIRC, it was in some sort of luxury former hotel and opened to great (internally at least) fanfare. Within two years it had basically disappeared from view.
Back in 2006/2007 when I was ED NN ANZO, the ED ABLE ANZO told me they (ABLE) were going to buy a "luxury" property outside of Lithgow, a small town on the western edge of the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. It was able to hold maybe 20 people plus staff and the pitch to me was this would be a place for wealthy clientele to go to dry out in absolute privacy - a "celebrity" NarCONon. I was supposed to recruit staff for it immediately as it was all to be approved very soon and it would charge a lot more than the average NN because it was to cater for a far wealthier public.
It faded without a trace - never happened. Nor did I recruit anyone for it as I could see it would be dead in the water even if the property were bought. But it was also at this time the idea of Continental NarCONons close to Continental ABLEs (along with ApS schools, WTH Foundations etc etc) and "Ideal" ones to boot was floated to me by the ED ABLE ANZO. I'd wanted to move the Cont NN office to Melbourne where there was a functioning NN but this was nixed because the "major" and "ideal" NN HAD to be near the CLO/ABLE office. As did the "Ideal ApS" with school etc..
This is an old strategy that's only just started really happening. I was surprised when Yarramalong was purchased as I thought even DM would have forgotten this losing strategy from nearly ten years ago - but it shows one just how stuck in the past $cientology really is.
And how they just keep doing the things that fucked up badly last time as well.
secretiveoldfag
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Let's rephrase. David Miscavige is a brilliant leader of this second-rate cult; couldn't do a better job.
And thanks to DeeAnna for posting the latest version of the old gag.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4J8ioaLBbA
Intelligence
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"Abuse masquerading as rehabilitation" - perfect summation of NarCONon.
Dave (and any other old NNers) do you remember the NN that was set up in Egypt that was the forerunner of all these "upstat" centres? IIRC, it was in some sort of luxury former hotel and opened to great (internally at least) fanfare. Within two years it had basically disappeared from view.
Back in 2006/2007 when I was ED NN ANZO, the ED ABLE ANZO told me they (ABLE) were going to buy a "luxury" property outside of Lithgow, a small town on the western edge of the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. It was able to hold maybe 20 people plus staff and the pitch to me was this would be a place for wealthy clientele to go to dry out in absolute privacy - a "celebrity" NarCONon. I was supposed to recruit staff for it immediately as it was all to be approved very soon and it would charge a lot more than the average NN because it was to cater for a far wealthier public.
It faded without a trace - never happened. Nor did I recruit anyone for it as I could see it would be dead in the water even if the property were bought. But it was also at this time the idea of Continental NarCONons close to Continental ABLEs (along with ApS schools, WTH Foundations etc etc) and "Ideal" ones to boot was floated to me by the ED ABLE ANZO. I'd wanted to move the Cont NN office to Melbourne where there was a functioning NN but this was nixed because the "major" and "ideal" NN HAD to be near the CLO/ABLE office. As did the "Ideal ApS" with school etc..
This is an old strategy that's only just started really happening. I was surprised when Yarramalong was purchased as I thought even DM would have forgotten this losing strategy from nearly ten years ago - but it shows one just how stuck in the past $cientology really is.
And how they just keep doing the things that fucked up badly last time as well.
Scooter, have you seen the NEWS HERE:
http://www.forum.exscn.net/showthre...being-denied&p=1041382&viewfull=1#post1041382
Social Betterment Properties International lost their appeal in Ontario, Canada to open a Narconon and their bid in Frederick to open a so-calleed DC Narconon.
It IS abvious that DM has lost his marbles and his cheese slid off his cracker quite some time ago. What I have noticed with the Narconon Trois-Riviers NN,
the Frederick NN, and this loss today in Ontario, is that the Lawyers DM uses are clueless and/or NOT very good at PR and presenting their cases to be
approved. Boggles my mind.
AnonyMary
Formerly Fooled - Finally Free
UPDATES
Frederick County Council votes against giving Trout Run historic designation
After Trout Run, council concerned property owners trying to evade rules
Thursday, June 4, 2015 12:00 am
The Frederick County Council wants to make sure property owners aren’t asking the county to designate their properties as historic just so they can use the land in ways the county’s zoning rules do not normally allow. ['']
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/ne...cle_96459206-657f-520e-a67a-87b30f13edff.html
Story too pro-Narconon
Thursday, June 4, 2015 2:00 am
The article in The Frederick News-Post on the proposed Narconon center at Trout Run and the Church of Scientology is nothing more than a PR piece for Narconon and Scientology, and irresponsible journalism (“Scientology ties cloud perceptions of Narconon,” Tuesday). [..]
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/op...cle_93ffb2ad-8495-5f46-ae31-28dd579b834b.html
Battle against Narconon needs to go to the Legislature
Friday, June 5, 2015 12:00 pm
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/op...cle_3c4b1d05-5e9f-502a-87ba-fcf3ef9114dd.html
Frederick County Council votes against giving Trout Run historic designation
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/ne...cle_d0d549ab-0c3e-5a18-8c89-ee50f9b0efdc.html
After Trout Run, council concerned property owners trying to evade rules
Thursday, June 4, 2015 12:00 am
The Frederick County Council wants to make sure property owners aren’t asking the county to designate their properties as historic just so they can use the land in ways the county’s zoning rules do not normally allow. ['']
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/ne...cle_96459206-657f-520e-a67a-87b30f13edff.html
Story too pro-Narconon
Thursday, June 4, 2015 2:00 am
The article in The Frederick News-Post on the proposed Narconon center at Trout Run and the Church of Scientology is nothing more than a PR piece for Narconon and Scientology, and irresponsible journalism (“Scientology ties cloud perceptions of Narconon,” Tuesday). [..]
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/op...cle_93ffb2ad-8495-5f46-ae31-28dd579b834b.html
Battle against Narconon needs to go to the Legislature
Friday, June 5, 2015 12:00 pm
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/op...cle_3c4b1d05-5e9f-502a-87ba-fcf3ef9114dd.html
AnonyMary
Formerly Fooled - Finally Free
Watching Narconon closely
Sunday, June 21, 2015 2:00 am
Ends with:
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http://www.fredericknewspost.com/op...cle_7b168037-8669-5309-a0bf-40409b00bbb3.html
Sunday, June 21, 2015 2:00 am
Ends with:
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http://www.fredericknewspost.com/op...cle_7b168037-8669-5309-a0bf-40409b00bbb3.html
Intelligence
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SBPI has APPEALED.
The County Council's Ruling on Trout Run's Historic Designation has been appealed as of 7/1/2015
To find the case use the following link and search on company name = SOCIAL BETTERMENT, county = Frederick
http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch//inquiry-index.jsp
The County Council's Ruling on Trout Run's Historic Designation has been appealed as of 7/1/2015
To find the case use the following link and search on company name = SOCIAL BETTERMENT, county = Frederick
http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch//inquiry-index.jsp
Intelligence
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Washington Post: Scientology-backed drug rehab program fights Frederick decision on property near Camp David
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local...ff102a-2408-11e5-b72c-2b7d516e1e0e_story.html
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Lawyers for a Scientology-affiliated drug rehab facility are appealing a Frederick County Council vote last month that blocked a new facility from opening at an old fishing retreat.
Narconon, which relies on saunas and the writings of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard to treat drug addicts, had sought a historical designation for Trout Run, a 40-acre camp of stone lodges, so it could use the property for a rehab facility.
The council voted no, 6 to 1.
A request for judicial review was filed in Frederick County Circuit court late last week, though the short filing did not specify reasons for the appeal. Bruce Dean, an attorney for the project, said it was premature to describe the grounds for the appeal.
Bud Otis, the council president, declined to comment.
John Mathias, the county attorney, said the council was “well within” its authority to deny the historical designation. The county will fight the appeal, he said.
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/local...ff102a-2408-11e5-b72c-2b7d516e1e0e_story.html
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Lawyers for a Scientology-affiliated drug rehab facility are appealing a Frederick County Council vote last month that blocked a new facility from opening at an old fishing retreat.
Narconon, which relies on saunas and the writings of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard to treat drug addicts, had sought a historical designation for Trout Run, a 40-acre camp of stone lodges, so it could use the property for a rehab facility.
The council voted no, 6 to 1.
A request for judicial review was filed in Frederick County Circuit court late last week, though the short filing did not specify reasons for the appeal. Bruce Dean, an attorney for the project, said it was premature to describe the grounds for the appeal.
Bud Otis, the council president, declined to comment.
John Mathias, the county attorney, said the council was “well within” its authority to deny the historical designation. The county will fight the appeal, he said.
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