Frederick names Rodney Pulliam as new city COO
The Board of Aldermen confirms Mayor Jennifer Dougherty's choice Rodney Pulliam for Frederick City's chief operating officer. Pulliam, with a background in Richmond violence prevention and Roanoke city programs, holds a law degree and a master’s in public administration. He campaigned for alderman on city issues and resides in Frederick with ties to the community.
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Winter Games spawn millions of instant sport experts
The Winter Olympics turned casual workers into instant experts on skeleton and curling in 17 days. Controversy arose as judging and dope tests sparked walkouts and boycotts, while North Americans faced accusations of rigged judging. Salt Lake City hosted amid jokes on polygamy and a robust NBC SimulCam coverage.
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Unusual hobby feature spans crickets to cages in Baltimore Sun
The Baltimore Sun magazine profiles Mies, daughter of the late Joseph D. Baker of Frederick, detailing her cricket cage collection and skilled craftsmanship in exotic materials. Meanwhile, PRICE Electric of Frederick opens a new Brunswick plant with a small staff as local walkers promote aid to Third World countries. An Irish American cross continental walker tour passes Frederick to raise awareness, and a New Market District Legal Defense Committee ad seeks funds to appeal a zoning decision at Circuit Court.
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High School Drug Bust Debate Prompts Positive Solutions
Ashley Mullan of Middletown urges a constructive approach to school drug issues after a police bust. She calls for preventative education and law awareness courses rather than solely punitive actions, arguing resources should support positive programs to reduce dropouts and substance use.
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Redeck County
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Sunday paper proposal sparks real estate and ads growth
Letters Sektonians discuss a plan for a larger Sunday edition with full-color real estate, comics, sports, job listings, social pages for engagements and weddings, and locally relevant ads. The writer imagines tax credits for home or private schooling and questions editor and publisher roles in Frederick's progress.
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Sektonians
Emulating Indians good for kids sparks school symbol debate
Reader letter discusses celebrating Native emulation in schools, praising wealth of native history and the Singapore High School symbol as a step, while criticizing columnists and urging balanced county decisions on zoning, water, roads, schools, and hospitals in a democratic process. The writer cites Meacham and Thompson, endorsing public input and warning against influence.
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Hemisphere
Singanore High School
Himnats
Mayor worries spark Fort Detrick fears essay
John C. Laughlant, Frederick, critiques the mayor’s push to keep Fort Detrick in the public loop, labeling it liberal fear mongering and asking why the issue resurfaced after anthrax concerns. He predicts a wave of letters to the editor and questions the mayor’s motive.
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Frederick asks for Sunday paper amid city growth and new ventures
The writer celebrates Frederick’s growth with parking decks two Wal Marts and a bustling downtown library return. He notes changes like the News Post press upgrade for color photos and a reader survey, signaling a shift toward a metropolitan, self sufficient community while lamenting one missing element.
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Frederick News Post
Tin Mars
Freder
City murals draw ire over tax money and waste
Robert M Sartman voices outrage at Feb 15 letter on city county officials spending hundreds of thousands on two murals. He cites overcrowded schools and obsolete roads, urges officials to cut tax waste and questions the project. He offers to supply materials, calling the twilight zone proposal absurd.
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Private school tax credits seen as solution in church schools debate
The Supreme Court may rule soon on public funds for tuition at church-run schools. The debate centers on First Amendment limits and potential government oversight of religious education, with advocates arguing for parental choice and critics fearing state control.
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Meachum Critique of Commissioners and Police Officials
A reader letter criticizes Roy Meachum's column in the Feb 10 News-Post for demeaning descriptions of John Thompson and for biased reporting. The writer cites alleged past incidents involving Meachum, references to police actions, and notes editor George Randall should curb such abuse while praising Jan Gardner for clear, informed explanations to speakers affected by commissioners' decisions.
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John Thompson
Jan Gardner
Health care as business debated by writer letters
Robert L. Cole argues health care should be treated as a business to drive profits and efficiency. He criticizes Medicare and Medicaid as wasteful government programs but supports preserving coverage for the needy while removing red tape and allowing private insurers to operate competitively. He cites Canada’s socialized system and favors private providers and profit incentives.
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Prederick Community College
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Dolan
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How to Send a Letter to The Frederick News-Post
The item explains how readers may submit letters to the editor. It gives the mailing address, P.O. Box 570 in Frederick Maryland, and provides a contact phone number 301 662 8299 for submission inquiries.
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