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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 2001
Page
4
Frederick County educators fail to gain full school construction funds from the State Board of Public Works. Montgomery County requested 35.7 million but received 32.9 million, a shortfall of 2.8 million, with officials noting similar constraints in neighboring counties.
The piece critiques the Boards of Public Wutns and Gov. Parris Glendening's budget politics, noting complaints from Tim Ferguson and other lawmakers about the beg-a-thon. It contrasts Frederick and Montgomery counties, highlighting Montgomery's lawful support for the governor but a $22.6 million shortfall and ongoing requests, including eight extra classrooms for Gaithersburg Elementary as growth pushes enrollment toward 149,000 with 4,000 more students annually.
In a pointed critique Tom Wheatley argues Clinton admitted perjury, contrasts potential paths with Gore’s presidency, and questions the lasting impact of the impeachment era on Clinton’s legal status and moral standing.
Judith Gaskin of Mount Airy argues that the Electoral College keeps rural areas’ influence in national elections, countering calls to abolish it. She defends representational democracy, noting urban votes helped Gore while many states backed Bush, and urges readers to study history and accept the system.
A reader defends Thomas Johnson High School coach Ben Wright after he was asked to resign. The letter lauds Wright’s mentoring and leadership, questions the administrative process, and urges the board to reconsider, calling his firing unjust. Other signatories include Tom Coleman and Chris D. Herz of the National Peoples’ Democratic Uhuru Movement.
The reader writes on parole, credit for good behavior, and minimum incarceration. He argues for no time off for good behavior, harsher penalties for misbehavior, and stricter handling of insane criminals. The piece criticizes media coverage and applauds George W. Bush, signed by Garel Hauver of Knoxville.
Scripps Howard’s Huul Campos notes that Tony Banks and Jason Sehorn highlight race in quarterback and cornerback roles. He argues that early NFL bias limited black quarterbacks, while white cornerbacks remain rare, underscoring complex causes of racial imbalance and the debates on affirmative action.
The First Regiment of the Maryland National Guard faced a federal call for intense training that stretched into nearly five years and many European battles before survivors returned home. Clarence Shank and Pauline Shank planned open heart surgery at St Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee with Catholic nuns subsidizing costs. Mayor Young blamed lack of high paying jobs for potential moves from the city. Thurmont approves an $84,051 well project adding a fourth well to the water system. Two scholarships to Congressional Seminar were awarded to Bessie Clear and Susan Favorite of Catoctin High School by local groups.
The letter by Shelley Tribbett, printed Jan 6 under a headline, urges ending parole and probation. It argues that the US holds 25 percent of the world’s prisoners, many for low level drug offenses, and cites disproportionate African American incarceration. It notes Amnesty International and UN concerns, criticizes U.S. prison conditions, and calls for policy change while highlighting Frederick County jail practices and inmate healthcare issues.
Christine Flannery of Walkersville argues hospital and Lamaze style classes offer deeper insight than high school sex ed. She recalls naive views on teenage pregnancy and laments gaps in school curricula, urging broader access to medically detailed information to prevent teen pregnancies.
Opinion notes accuse news media of shielding Clinton, blaming coverage for looting the White House, Air Force One security breaches, and pardoning fugitive Marc Rich as further outrageous acts.
Tammy Cain writes to defend Byron Bowie amid coverage of his January 20 hearing delay. She urges reporters to avoid labeling based on crime, insisting he is not a monster and asking readers to seek truth rather than secondhand narratives. She hopes Bowie returns home soon and condemns the system in Frederick.
The Frederick News-Fest invites exclusive Letters to the Editor and disclaims guaranteed publication due to high volume. Letters must include sender name and contact information. poetry and religious verse are not accepted. Address, fax, and email details for submissions are provided.
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