Paying for new schools in Frederick County faces 96 million five-year gap
The Frederick County school system projects 64 million for 15 additions and 32 million for technology over five years. Grants, the universal service fund, and tax options including property tax, piggyback income tax, and impact fees are evaluated, but none offer an easy fix. The county faces tough choices to fund 12 new schools without overburdening residents.
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Universal Service Fund
Federal Communications Commission
Fading summer pleasures at Assateague beach retreat
The writer recalls late season leisure at Assateague National Park near Chincoteague with ducks, gulls, and deer as companions. He notes a dwindling summer crowd, reduced coffeehouse hours, and a road trip routine with wife Sharon, bikes, and memories of coastal routines before autumn arrives.
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All Saints Episcopal Church
Frederick
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Congress Eyes IRS Reform Board To Run Tax Agency
Congress moves to reform the Internal Revenue Service by creating a seven member board drawn largely from the private sector to run the agency. The plan, backed by Rep Bill Archer, would set policy and long term planning while denying tax policy duties and subjecting members to conflict of interest laws. Clinton officials warn of ceding authority and potential industry benefits. The measure aims to modernize an agency long criticized for delays and a burdensome culture.
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Jack Anderson
Jan Moller
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Emmitsburg Developments Push Housing and Growth
News items cover Hood College buying Findley residence for 25 student housing, Emmit Gardens site prep and 30 lots, Frederick mayoral primary results with Ronald Young winning and Glenmore Rice unopposed, Eastalco fluoride testing request by Frederick County Commissioners, Eco Development Commission director appointment Donald Date, and Thurmont boy’s attempt for $10 atop greased pole at Septemberfest.
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Ronald Young
Charles V. Main
Glenmore V. Rice
John Renard
Thurmont
Jefferson Ruritan Club
County ad space special group warned for illegal signs
A county issue recalls five years of free use of rights of way for real estate builders signs reports. Despite promises to self police, illegal signage continued prompting a warning from commissioners. DAVID Gray opposed free use, praised for integrity while critic at Knoxville News-Post columnist DAVID SIUTA remarks.
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News-Post
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Public Links Golf Course Use Sparks Local Debate
A Monsecacy Village homeowner voices disagreement with past statements on the public links golf course finances and future outlook. He notes perceived barriers to public access and high tax burdens, arguing that limited play and economic strain affect support for the facility.
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Monsecacy Village
Public golf course policy and accountability critique
A reader laments restrictions on a public golf course hindering a nine hole visit and criticizes city government management. He questions why the course refuses access to players when space exists, suggesting privatization to boost city revenues. He urges accountability in media and democracy, ending with a call to improve streets and governance.
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Monocacy Village
Accountability and the flaw in modern governance
The piece argues that accountability is the sole remedy for societal ills spanning government politics media and education. It contends many people are held to shifting standards driven by political correctness or popular sentiment eroding genuine responsibility. It critiques contemporary civilized nations for media driven conformity.
Wealth and success in the black community Andrew Rasbury letter response
Andrew Rasbury argues in response to Yvonne Small that U S black wealth ranks fifth in GNP worldwide and that blacks’ 11.8 percent population share coincides with high achievement in sports politics and the Army. He says reparations or apologies are unnecessary as coming to America has boosted the nation.
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America
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Haiti
U.S. Army
Letters to the Frederick News-Post Guidelines
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters with writer name address and phone numbers for verification. Some space limited letters are abridged and poetry or copies of other letters are not published. Submissions may be mailed faxed or emailed to the listed addresses and numbers.
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Fredenck News-Post
News-Post
Ex critics praise state treasurer Dixon in Maryland
Former stockbroker Richard Dixon won election as Maryland treasurer amid black caucus doubts over his conservatism. Two years later critics praise his drive to invest state funds with minority firms and professionalize the office, with Delegate Rushern Baker calling him excellent.
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Richard Dixon
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Dixon
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Rushern Baker
Prince George's
Dixon seeks re election after reshaping Maryland treasurer post
Democrat Dixon defends his job performance in Carroll County interview. He touts progress on minority representation in the treasurer’s office, with four black managers and four minority banks qualified to bid on agency contracts. He highlights his financial background and daily balance sheet showing a $2.7 billion investment portfolio and nearly $5 million cash.
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Dixon
Carroll County
Supreme Court
Lewis Logan
Maryland
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Logan
Mr. Logan
Merrill Lynch
Lucille Maurer
Bears grow bolder as Maryland bears invade towns
In western Maryland bears increasingly frequent parks backyards and garages prompting wildlife officials to weigh hunting as a control option. Fifteen year old Brian Wolfe and a babysitting charge hid in an outhouse during a thunderstorm as two large black bears loomed nearby. Local residents report more bear encounters near Deep Creek Lake and Garrett and Allegany counties with calls for possible season or landowner permits while nonlethal deterrents are being explored.
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Potomac State Forest
Brian Wolfe
Jason Polling
Brian
Maryland
Joshua L. Sandt
Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Division
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Allegany
Wendell
Ruth Beitzel
Deep Creek Lake
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Rockville
Humane Society of the
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Beltsville Grass Revival Could Help Farmers Against Drought
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center researchers Charles Foy and Donald Krizek revived eastern gamagrass in a one acre plot to test drought resilience. The hardy grass tolerates cold drought and poor soils, prevents erosion, and could reclaim marginal land while serving as cattle feed if grazed properly. Maryland plans buffer strips along 600 miles of waterfront farmland to curb runoff into the Chesapeake Bay by 2010.
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