School Board budget spree hits Frederick County funds
The Frederick County budget cycle sees the School Board push a high maintenance of effort level plus a rich wish list. Three commissioners approve most extras, depleting funds for Emmitsburg Center, Rural Legacy, Tourism, Sheriff, health, and Public Works while boosting future costs. Taxpayers face higher minimum funding next year if the economy cools.
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BOE
Terre Rhoderick
David Gray
Jan Gardner
Emmitsburg
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Health Department
John Thompson
Frederick Coun
Maryland race notes Kennedy influence and Glendening ends
Roy Meachum argues Maryland’s next governor will come from the Kennedy circle. He criticizes Governor Glendening's fundraising tactics and notes Kathleen Townsend as frontrunner, praising Townsend’s personal warmth while condemning Kennedy-linked politics and pervasive corruption rhetoric. He links Townsend to a machine backing minority votes and questions the power grab of party elites.
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Maryland
Kennedy
Townsend
Annapolis
Paris Glendening
Revolving Door of Watchdogs Plagues Government Agencies
An analysis of the revolving door shows high officials move between federal agencies and private contractors, undermining objectivity. The piece cites Ann Marie McNamara from USDA now at Sara Lee amid a Listeria outbreak probe, and notes lack of conflict disclosures for ex-bureaucrats. It argues insider knowledge aids industry, with reforms limited and duties blurred.
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Department of Agriculture
USDA
Ann Marie McNamara
Sara Lee
McNamara
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Heather Klinkhamer
Safe Tables
Detroit Free Press
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Georgetown University
Rodney Leonard
Lyndon Johnson
Ashley Baker
Texas A&m
FSIS
Leonard
Jack
May Day crowning at Walkersville High School festival
Walkersville high school classes held a May Day festival on the school lawn with Joan McEwen crowned May Queen by Roland Smith as Robin Hood. Local veterans honored Abraham J. Ellin with a testimonial at VFW Post 3285. Complaints rose over Culler Lake odors as unemployment concerns persisted. A tornado caused damage along West Main Street in Westminster with no injuries reported. Frederick County officials transferred deed to James Grimes for a new East Patrick Street library site. Gandhi dignitary Rajmohan Gandhi spoke at a Frederick dinner. Key Chevrolet Cadillac hosted a Cadillac Open House at Baughman’s Lane with Klare Sunderland and Merle Wise.
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Ellen Sauerbrey
Mucn
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
Ted
Glendening
Townsend
Kennedy
Rose
Jack Kennedy
Eleevions
Walkersville
Joan McEwen
Roland Smith
Robin Hood
Abraham J. Ellin
West Main Street
Westminster
Frederick County
James Grimes
Klare Sunderland
Key Chevrolet-Cadillac Inc
Merle Wise
Cadillac
Baughman's Lane
Letter praising Mooney and Ferguson while calling for harsher treatment of sex offenders
A reader condemns anti-discrimination repeal supporters and declines equal protections while urging stronger measures against sexual predators. The writer endorses expelling criminals and even advocates eye for an eye style justice, praising Senator Ferguson for tougher pedophile penalties and urging similar future legislation.
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Herron
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Ferguson
Mooney
Getting a gun not that easy
Reader argues that additional gun laws won t curb illegal firearm purchases and outlines the seven day federal/ state approval process for handgun purchases. The letter questions stricter laws and urges Maryland to adopt shall issue concealed carry, noting legally armed citizens have acted in crime prevention.
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Mary Bauer
Maryland
United States
Public stance on crime and gun laws from Edward Lopez
Edward J Lopez of Germantown argues that gun laws are not the cure and calls for personal accountability. He contends that society should stop blaming inanimate objects for crime and focus on individual responsibility to curb violence.
Increase handicapped parking spaces sparks debate in Frederick County
A letter argues against raising H D parking to ten percent, saying it could backfire by reducing regular spaces, inviting non compliant behavior, and complicating lots. The writer, disabled, shares personal views on enforcement, faith, and prudent planning while stressing the need for context and balance.
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Frederick County
Moral values and divine authority in schools debate
Quent in Clingerman of Monrovia argues that schools should teach moral and spiritual values rooted in divine authority, not denomi national dogma. He warns against gun control and police state fears, urging parents and teachers to model virtue for youth.
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God
Backing It Up Raises Questions On Parenting Readiness
The letter from Donna Wetzel argues that parenting under today’s difficult conditions is challenging. She questions how anyone could responsibly provide for a child they are not prepared to raise, highlighting concerns about ready adults becoming parents.
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Donna Wetzel
Letters to the Editor policy for The Fradenck News Post
The Frederick News-Post invites exclusive signed letters with the writer's name address and both phone numbers for contact. Poems religious verse or copies addressed to others are not published. Letters are accepted by mail fax or email with instructions and contact details.
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