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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1997
Page
6
The town center hosts the fire and rescue volunteers and community events but readers argue schools serve broader roles as educational social and activity centers. Frederick County plans and busing rumors in Emmitsburg raise concerns as consolidation moves to Thurmont.
Mark J Hughes argues for greater transparency in child support payments. He explores how funds are spent and urges accountability without expanding bureaucracy, emphasizing protected funds intended for children and suggesting tax-related reporting analogies. He writes from Frederick.
The Whitewater matter tied to the Clintons remains unresolved as Kenneth Starr extends the grand jury, indicting a few figures and pressuring the Oval Office. The Senate inquiry into Democratic campaign finance stalls after months of prep, with no clear resolution forthcoming.
Dan Thomasson, vice president for Scripps Howard, portrays Senator John Glenn and Tennessee’s Fred Thompson amid Democratic efforts to shield fundraising indiscretions while insisting Republicans share blame. He notes past Watergate parallels, Keating Five scrutiny, and warns that Thompson faces a tough, possibly futile, crossfire as July 8 approaches.
Dr. Joseph F. Thorning and Frederick Lodge officials led a Flag Day crowd in Carrollton Manor with remarks on strengthening democracy by rooting out abuses. State Comptroller James J. Lacy warned retailers risk penalties for failing to register under the Sales Tax Act by the July 1 deadline as only 8,000 of about 50,000 merchants had registered. Frederick High principal Harry O. Smith convened county principals to review the 12 year educational plan. County official Lawrence A. Dorsey criticized perceived County leadership by Jim Bryan and Tom Fox, warning losses could shift political balance. Frederick police demonstrated anti burglary techniques at the Towne Mall. A Life membership in the Frederick County Council of PTAs was awarded to Dr. Eugene Pruitt, presented by Council president Annabelle Tressler, with granddaughter Linda Pruitt reading the citation.
A reader contests a letter on welfare and child care arguing that high quality care, led by trained providers, shapes long term development. It notes brain and education research, warns against viewing care as custodial, and supports affordable, reliable services to enable parents’ move from welfare to work.
PAT ROSENSTEEL, coordinator of Child Care Choices formerly the Child Care Consortium in Frederick, argues against creating more government subsidy by urging use of existing resources. The letter emphasizes efficient funding and parental access.
Lois Jarman criticizes the Family Life Advisory Committee for bias and a hidden agenda linked to the radical religious right. The letter contrasts committee balance with inclusive views and notes conflicts at New Market Middle School over an 8th grade dance ticket incident affecting a well behaved student. The piece ends with a quote about life not having a rewind button from Singanore High School. TULA HUBBARD Mount Airy
A middle school community expresses frustration over a ticket policy seen as harsh, focusing on a memory rather than a formal procedure. Parents and students describe feelings of mismatch between the policy and youth experience, seeking a more compassionate approach.
The Frederick News Post invites exclusive letters from readers and requires the writer to include name address and home and business phone numbers for verification The paper notes many letters are edited or not published due to space and will not publish poetry religious verse or form letters addressed to others It outlines three submission methods mail mail to 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or P O Box 578 Frederick MD 21705 Foxing at 301 662 8299 or email letters fredericknewspost com
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