Truths on school costs and growth debate at Winchester Hall
Frederick County Commissioner Terre Rhoderick weighed school construction cost per pupil amid enrollment growth. A plan to raise the county impact fee to fund new schools drew support, while former county manager Bill Dennis received a severance package of 19,587 for unused leave plus 8,705 owed for seven days per year over four years, totaling 88,038 salary and highlighting taxpayer cost.
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Frederick County
Terre Rhoderick
Rhoderick
Lennie Thompson
Whittier
Winchester Hall
Bill Dennis
Prodigal Son Parable Frames Clinton Apology Debate
A reader uses the Parable of the Prodigal Son to argue for a contrite Clinton apology or Congress's censure. The piece contrasts the forgiving father and the elder brother, applying Luke 15 to the Clinton-Lewinsky saga and the reaction of Clinton critics.
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Clinton
Gloria Doyle
Congress
Jesus
Repentance and accountability in Clinton censure debate
The piece argues judgment and forgiveness in political and religious rhetoric about President Clinton. It contrasts calls for repentance with claims of deception, noting Clinton’s limited admissions and urging censure for lying under oath and obstruction of justice if true repentance is not shown. It cites Elshtain’s critique and public reactions to moral accountability.
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Jean Bethke Elshtain
University of Chicago
Clinton
Elshtain
ABC
Nightline
White House
Monica Lewinsky
Congress
Newspaper Enterprise Assnc
Mayor and aldermen install airfield pumps amid town projects
The mayor and aldermen approved fuel pumps and related upgrades while the Damascus Volunteer Fire Company added a two way radio in an engine for immediate summons. Twenty members began first aid and oxygen inhaler training as Frederick prepares a new elevated water tank near East South Street with tests planned mid March.
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Rea Damascus Volunteer Fireompany
Frederick
East South Street
Remembering Gabriel Johnson and His Basketball Spirit
Steve Sherrod Jr pays tribute to Gabriel Johnson, a bright friend of his sister Sha-Reka, recalled from school and youth center basketball. He honors Gabe’s kindness, teamwork, and dreams, expressing grief and a belief that Gabe rests in a better place.
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Gabriel Johnson
Sha-Reka
Kris
Steve
Gabe
Abolish Social Security and replace with individual retirement accounts
A reader proposes abolishing Social Security and replacing it with federally insured, employer withheld retirement savings accounts controlled solely by the employee. The plan restricts access until age 65 and blocks use of surplus funds for current beneficiaries, arguing it would end government misuse and privacy violations while shifting control to individuals.
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Clinton
Simple budget fix for Social Security payments
Judith Barnett argues a quick budget redirection could keep disability payments flowing within a month, reduce government waste, and motivate work for adequate retirement funds, asserting reforms need not erode rights or increase government control.
Community support voiced for Dr. Barakat in reader letter
A letter from JAMES A. PETERSON and DAWN M. WALTZ praises Dr. Kusay Barakat as a caring, established cardiologist and urges continued support for him. They contrast him with Rusli and Vitarello and criticize government spending. The writer condemns perceived tax overcharges and urges citizens to demand a refund of surplus funds.
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George Dorsey
Frederick
Kasay Barakat
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Voters Remember Alleged Presidential Lies and National Security
AL McKEGG of West Friendship argues presidents lie for power or ideology, spending millions in investigations while voters will remember the travesty in future elections. He cites the Starr probe and calls for accountability beyond the courts.
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Dent
Public figures accused of withholding information in Monocacy project
Kenneth Starr voices concern over Mark Hoke and James Grimes extending Monocacy Boulevard while withholding pertinent information from farmers and homeowners. He cites ethics concerns and contrasts with a local mayoral stance that public business is often not conducted in public.
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David Gray
Frederick County
Mark Hoke
Frederick City
James Grimes
Messrs. Hoke
Grimes
Reader complains about front page fox photo story
Jennifer J Barrick of Walkersville criticizes a January 28 front page fox photo in the newspaper. She calls it newsless and depressing, urges more responsible wildlife reporting and audience awareness.
Letters to the Editor at Fradenck News-Fest
The Fradenck News-Fest invites signed letters to The Newrs-Post with writer names full addresses and home and business phone numbers. Space constraints and volume mean publication is guaranteed for all letters despite edits and exclusions for poetry religious verse or copied material.
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Fradenck News-Fest
Newrs-Post
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