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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1997
Page
6
Readers recall FDR’s impact while controversy swirls around a wheelchair depiction at the memorial and the idea of listing donors on stone. Critics argue for transparency and question funding tied to taxpayers as the $42-49 million project nears a May 2 dedication.
Eugene White of Frederick pens a letter about a scandal at Frederick High School named Key Gate. He describes his son, an A student and actor, admitting to possessing a school key, receiving a one week suspension, and being denied National Honor Society membership. He argues the case reveals unwritten policies, moral contrasts, and broader public school accountability.
Mike Royko who wrote for the Chicago Tribune died on Tuesday afternoon April 29. The piece surveys excerpts from Royko columns across Chicago Daily News Chicago Sun Times and Chicago Tribune, echoing his sharp humor on topics from happiness and jogging to capital punishment dogs cats the Internet love and John Wayne.
A severe storm dubbed a real twister swept Emmitsburg at 6 30 p m unroofing several buildings uprooting trees damaging cars and cutting power and telephone service for hours No injuries were reported The scene featured flickering lights and static on the local transmitter with Court Crier Marion Moberly noting the season's storm. In Frederick Camp Detrick hosted a get acquainted dinner for 70 Rotarians and 25 staff members The 25 mile 1977 March of Dimes Walkathon began at 7 a m at the Frederick Shopping Center with Mayor Ronald Young and Robbie Byrne on hand Dedication ceremonies honored Arnold N Fieagle as Walkthrough of the new Walkerville High School led to ceremonies at the facility The retirement of Burkittsville Mayor Lawrence A Way raised questions about the village’s financial future Monsignor Hugh J Phillips announced the Lourdes shrine pilgrimage season at Mount St Mary’s with over 100 000 pilgrims visiting in 1976
Former Frederick High School drama staff recounts sustained threats and vandalism after leaving the program. She describes paint sprayed on nails, urine and feces on stage, a kidnapping threat to the director, and social ostracism. She seeks safety and clarity while finding refuge at the Weinberg Center for the Performing Arts.
Frederick County official Stephen Mood outlines a $2 million social services strategy tied to a tax proposal. The plan aims to support residents while balancing budget priorities, reflecting Mood’s push for targeted relief rather than broad spending.
A Frederick reader argues against welfare and Bridges programs, insisting that if one does not work, one should not eat. The letter cites working three jobs, criticizes spending growth, and laments taxes and future burden, urging real cuts and self-reliance.
John Hagerhorst of New Market argues for a county wide charter proposal electing five commissioners each year to four year terms. He claims it would empower residents of Emmitsburg Brunswick Myersville Mount Airy Urbana by expanding access, shortening work hours, and increasing referendums without slowing government.
A Frederick County reader argues against raising taxes for schools and urges taxing new home sites to cover growth. He accuses Commissioner Terre Roy Rhoderick of conflicts with his business interests and praises Mark Hoke and Bruce Reeder for defending taxpayers.
The Frederick News Post outlines exclusive letters must be signed with the voter's name address phone for verification and may not publish poetry religious verse form letters or copies to others due to space. Letters should be mailed to The Frederick News Post 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 23705 or emailed to letters fredericknewspost.
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