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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 2001
Page
3
Frederick County officials expressed surprise and dismay at Gov Glendening's 21.3 billion budget proposal noting Maryland's current surplus. Officials warned against short lived programs and emphasized the difficulty of removing established benefits in future sessions.
Editorial questions a budget 7 percent higher than last year and over $200 million above recommended caps. It notes education as a top priority, calls for Medicaid expansion and $12.5 million for public safety tech, and says legislators may cut the proposal, with Republicans and Democrats wary based on past budget crises.
An article cites multiple studies showing rising child obesity linked to family habits media and TV exposure. It notes 25 percent of children are overweight with early social and health harms, plus economic costs from obesity. Researchers urge early action from parents schools and doctors.
A report from Westminster includes remarks by attorney Joh Wood of Frederick speaking at the Fitzhugh Lee Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy about postwar Southern recovery and national unity. The piece notes economic plans and a weather update as Frederick faces a shifting climate and a busy bid scene for the former East Patrick Street Post Office.
A reader recalls a morning drive to Walkersville High and back, noting dry main roads at 7:30 am but icy side streets and parking lots. The author highlights dangerous road conditions, compares school lots to a skating rink, and warns of potential mountain road hazards if not for the brief warm spell. No injuries occurred.
Rebecca Brown from Rockville travels to Burkittsville to lay flowers at her parents' grave but finds the cemetery gate locked blocking entry. She notes others faced similar barriers and references local commentary on a separate issue.
Timothy Crowe of Point of Rocks accuses Meachum of personal attacks and misrepresentation in his column. Crowe urges accountability and calls for scrutiny of Meachum’s behavior and ethics in public discourse.
Adamstown columnist Roy Meachum described his state as befuddled after a drunken driving arrest and declined a breath test. The piece questions his admission of error and notes his possible wine intake before writing the column.
The piece argues against forcing Coach Wright to resign over a DUI arrest, praising his mentorship and student trust. It notes penalties for first offenses, emphasizes the coach’s role in academics over sports, and questions the timing of his ouster, while acknowledging the police case and ongoing issues.
Randall L. Shank defends NASCAR spectators noting family trips to about ten races yearly and friendly fans nationwide. He acknowledges some misbehavior but argues the majority are well behaved and urges GS Communications to add Fox Sports Network for pre and post race programming.
A fragmentary public inquiry questions the safety of a driver and mentions individuals Holly Welch and Theremon tnhat. The text reads as a jumbled note, lacking clear incident details, dates, or locations to establish a coherent news item.
Readable fragments describe a dispute over hypocrisy and related items involving cartons and a person or group. No clear names or dates can be confirmed from the available text.
Matthew Reeves voices strong disapproval of Mr Meacham after a drunk driving incident. He criticizes the editorial figure for risking lives and questions how many times more threats to public safety are acceptable before stepping down.
Violent rhetoric targets Mayor Grimes and Roy Meachum with claims of arrest risks and social equality. The text questions fair treatment for Meachum amid alleged immortality claims and criticizes perceived selective enforcement by city, county, and state authorities.
A letter from January 11 laments slow help for a stranded Amber Lawrence with a child on U S 15 and praises Frederick County State Police Barrack B. The writer thanks a citizen helper and notes dedication of troopers and dispatchers, cites staffing concerns, and references a meeting in Annapolis with Col David Mitchell.
Fragmented note laments the loss of TJ's coach Wright. The message expresses sadness, respect, and a wish to understand the reason behind the departure, noting Wright’s impact on the football program and his commitment to the players and school.
A Frederick County reader criticizes plans to charge tolls or fees to use high occupancy vehicle lanes arguing it defeats the purpose of HOV travel. The letter questions state political leaders and calls for public enlightenment on the issue, signed Daniel Moore.
Readers are urged to send letters to The News-Post with the writer name address and home details. The page notes letters may be edited for space and accuracy and outlines submission methods including mail box fax and email to Frederick News-Post.
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