Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Ravens Strike at Westminster’s Heart
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Last Friday the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League announced that the team will not be returning to McDaniel College in Westminster for summer camp, breaking a tradition that dates back to 1949.
Tebow Time Resurrecting the NFL
Adam Avery
"It's Tebow Time," I hollered from my back patio with less than two minutes to go in the fourth quarter of the Denver Bronco's recent defeat of the Minnesota Vikings. The win put the Broncos in first place in the AFC West, a half game ahead of the Oakland Raiders.
Tribulations of a Montana Wedding
Tom McLaughlin
Malta, MT – My daughter’s wedding! This was my Borneo wife’s first participation in a life passage of my family and she longed to make a good impression. She wanted to look good. I mean real good!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
“Bud” Otis’ “Resignation”
Roy Meachum
Word on the Frederick “street” has U.S. Representative Roscoe Bartlett’s chief of staff fired. While technically resigned, Harold “Bud” Otis was given no choice.
The Sixth District – Part Two
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
In Part One posted yesterday, Rep. Roscoe Bartlett's chief of staff, Bud Otis, revealed that his political aspirations trump his loyalty to his employer. Former State Sen. Alex Mooney seems intent to seize upon this moment of confusion to jumpstart his own campaign for Congress.
Who owns the Sixth District seat?
Shawn Burns
The redrawn Congressional Sixth District is attracting would-be candidates from all corners and from under all size of rocks. It is really the so-called candidates that are crawling out from under rocks that people in the district should be watching with a close eye.
Monday, December 5, 2011
The Sixth District – Part One
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Speculating over the political future of Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R., MD 6) has fast become a routine spectator sport. It's just too juicy to ignore, the idea the 10-term congressman might be vulnerable after two decades of electoral dominance.
Reinstalling Christmas and Easter
Cindy A. Rose
If you're anything like me, this is the time of year you take a minute to recall the holidays of your youth. I remember our Christmas tree falling on my sister while she continued to unwrap her presents.
Reforming and Improving ICE
Michael Kurtianyk
For many, the issue of immigration brings hostile discussions among even the friendliest of neighbors and colleagues. We see that immigration is a popular topic among the Republican candidates for president, as can be seen from the recent debates.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Once and Future Political Subject
Roy Meachum
Georgia’s Newt Gingrich made column fodder with his 1994 Contract with America, which helped him achieve the Speaker of the House of Representatives and spotted him high up on the list of presidential possible successors, next to the vice president. Ohio’s John Boehner holds the job now.
So, what is your plan?
Joe Charlebois
What will the next President of the United States do with the millions of people here illegally? Better yet, what will the next president do with those who have been here for decades and have generations of family that have been born here?
Thursday, December 1, 2011
From the Heart … For A Child
Joan Marie Aquilino
As you read these words you’ll find yourself in the last few hours of Christmas Cash for Kids on WFMD 9:30AM. Tomorrow it’s all over and you can either be a part of a marvelous Frederick Tradition that reaches back 36 years…..or
The Wrong Foot Forward
Amanda Haddaway
Most government entities have some sort of ethics ordinance that is generally intended to ensure the elected officials in that area act appropriately and disclose matters that may impact their positions of power.
Kicking ’em to the curb…
Blaine R. Young
We all know about superheroes. In modern mythology they possess great powers, and generally assert their powers for the public good. And, of course, in my mind, the greatest of all superheroes was Superman.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Don’t Let the Door…….
Kevin E. Dayhoff
In an historic, extraordinary step in the proper direction for the economic future of our great country, Rep. Barney Frank (D., MA) announced Monday that he is retiring from Congress.
Prelude To A Wedding
Tom McLaughlin
Malta, Montana – Island Airways? In Montana? In Montana? This was the airline we were supposed to take from Billings to Glasgow for my daughter’s wedding. Montana just does not conjure in my mind palm trees, sandy beaches and azure seas. In fact, I don’t think there is an island anywhere in Big Sky country.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Holidays Here
Roy Meachum
The holidays flood Market Street. When Pushkin took me for a Thanksgiving stroll, there was nobody in sight. Stores were not open downtown. Few cars prowled about.
Charting Solutions To Charter School Problems
Earl 'Rocky' Mackintosh
There are creative ways in which tenants and charter school start-ups can reduce their annual rental payments by employing innovative financing and longer term leases.
Holiday Weekend “Efficiencies”
Nick Diaz
So, Thanksgiving break is over. Thursday was one of those outstanding family days, when our grown children, grandchildren, in-laws, and out-laws got together. We talked too much, ate too much, watched football too much (actually, there ain’t no such thing as too much of any of those.)
Monday, November 28, 2011
A less perfect Union
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
We don't expect a perfect Union. The Founders didn't promise perfection; they promised a structure in order to work toward a "more" perfect one. Historically, we always understood that perfection in government is a fantasy, politics is a people business. That's where the problem comes in.
On the other hand…..
Cindy A. Rose
My friend and colleague, Steve Berryman penned a recent piece in The Frederick News Post entitled "Occupy the Lazy Boy." Frankly, I'd like these protesters to Occupy Reality, a Job, a Shower, some Dignity and most of all their own Homes.
Pluses and Minuses of Cain’s 9-9-9 Plan
Michael Kurtianyk
Whatever happened to Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 Plan? Remember that one from the former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza? It’s the one where there will be a 9% business flat tax; a 9% individual flat tax; and a 9% national sales tax.
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