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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1998
Page
5
The Status Report finds four popular 1998 pickups show bumper damage at five mph, with costs from 461 to 1058 dollars at the front and 36 to 827 dollars at the rear. Bumpers transfer shock to body and frame, suggesting need for better absorbing designs. Auto makers lack bumper test minimums for pickups, prompting talk of aftermarket solutions.
Roger Gray addresses a Gaithersburg letter writer over Maryland gun law waiting periods and permits. Gray asserts differences, defends personal rights to own firearms, cites Ferguson bills on concealed carry and felony-use penalties, and argues for stricter penalties and individual rights in firearm ownership.
Ann McFeathers reports from the White House as Clinton backs a needle exchange concept without funding due to political risk, meets Turkmenistan's Niyazov to sign seven agreements, and faces a $217 billion transportation bill. Republicans question veto potential while critics call his stance hypocritical and strategic.
Gov William Preston Lane Jr delivered the graduation address at Fort Meade for 44 new Maryland State Policemen. Hiram J. Brown of Thurmont was the only Frederick County graduate. The 140 year old Associated Jewish Charities building at 17 N Market St was getting a new storefront and 2250 additional square feet for Henry's department store. Barbara Heinlein Harris was named a Greenbriar Junior College princess at the Apple Blossom Festival, joining Alice Elizabeth McCain of Frederick chosen as another princess by the Maryland State Horticultural Society. Spring Park showed signs of season with blooming forsythia along Carroll Creek. Frederick County landfill buffers eroded allowing paper and plastic intrusion into alfalfa. Troop 46 Boy Scouts and 2501 Girl Scouts completed a Monocacy River trip. The Frederick County Democratic Central Committee proposed candidates for possible gubernatorial appointment to the Frederick Community College Board of Trustees.
Mount Airy reader TRISH PURDUE reports a Goodwill pickup refused a slightly torn five-year-old sofa while Salvation Army accepted it gratefully. She alleges Goodwill biases toward pristine items to maximize store prices and plans to donate to the Salvation Army going forward.
A reader defends a balanced view on gun rights and government reform in response to a letter by James E. Keenan and a bill proposal by Senator Timothy Ferguson. The letter discusses gun sales to dealers and the public, rights versus control, and the role of ministers in public discourse.
In a letter, NICOLAS B. FRY of Monrovia supports fact accuracy and notes a cordial exchange with Senator Ferguson about his bills. He laments incomplete newspaper coverage and hopes the letter informs rather than inflames the education issue while praising public accountability. Rev. ROBERT K. WALTY of Gaithersburg also signs.
Matt Taylor argues for flipping schedules so high schoolers start later while younger children go earlier. Citing Mark Muhowald of the Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center, he notes teens require nine hours of sleep and a late start improves attention, mood, and overall education.
A University of Maryland Baltimore County student criticizes County Commissioners for rejecting a $5.5 million school raise request stating the move harms Frederick County schools. The letter argues the district must compete for teachers to avoid declining test scores and talent loss. It urges planning for future competitiveness and recruitment.
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper with full contact details. Abridged letters may be published, and not all submissions are guaranteed print. Submissions can be mailed faxed or emailed to provided addresses.
At Adventure World in Largo, nine stunt men and one woman train for opening day May 2, performing five shows daily six days a week through September. Performers include Todd Wawrzeniak and Brian Wynne, with roles in The Legend of Skull Island and the Wild West Stunt Spectacular featuring sword fights, 40 foot drops, explosions, and fist fights.
Assateague Island officials report sand loss from winter storms is easing at the northern end due to currents and spring tides. A 3.2 million emergency replenishment begins next fall as a long term plan proposes yearly 180 000 cubic tons dredged from the inlet to stabilize the island, with costs potentially up to 50 million dollars. The piping plover population rises from 19 to about 60 nesting pairs thanks to habitat changes and management.
Colleges warn high school seniors and parents about a New Jersey firm offering a $25 Campus Card that claims to be a universal student ID. The card is a debit card requiring extra deposits and has no official link to the colleges named. Michigan police probe the unauthorized use of its trademark. several associations disavow involvement.
Bob's Complete Auto Body, formerly Emswiters Auto Body, located at 7-D Council Drive Woodsboro Industrial Park, emphasizes superior craftsmanship and fully computerized estimating to restore vehicles to pre crash condition. They offer painting and finishing by skilled painters aiming for showroom quality, with hours Mon Wed Fri 7 am 4 pm and Tue Thu 9 am 6 pm.
SNDI Computers led by Howard Hampson promotes custom designed systems with network and multimedia options in Frederick at 1100 West Patrick Street. Braddock Motors offers used and new cars at 7416 Grove Road with in house financing and a buyers assurance policy. Old South Mountain Inn advertises weddings and banquets with on site catering and minister services at 6132 Alternate U.S. Route 40. Green Hills Group Homes lists facilities in Hagerstown and Keedysville offering assisted living with meals, activities, and medical coordination.
Granital Marble offers natural marble with extensive home and business applications from sills to exteriors at 32 B Thomas Johnson Drive Frederick. Custom Siding Of Frederick promotes maintenance free siding at 7611 Devilbiss Bridge Road with free estimates and licensed insured service for brick homes and commercial buildings.
Laurel Pools, Frederick County in ground pool specialists since 1976, designs and builds residential pools and spas. Visit Libertytown store at 9134 Walnut Street or call (301) 898-4088 or (301) 662-1888 for estimates, design consultations, or maintenance contracts. Financing available. quality materials and craftsmanship guaranteed.
Boone's Commercial Cleaning Service operated by Robert Boone offers one time and contract janitorial services for commercial and industrial accounts in Frederick. Fully bonded staff supervise work to ensure satisfaction with predictable pricing and flexible service visits.
Behind The Wheel Driving School operates in Frederick Hagerstown West Friendship Mt Airy and Germantown with multiple contact numbers. The program offers modern driver education with Thoroughly trained instructors and scientifically planned instruction aimed at saving time and money. It provides day and weekend courses for driver improvement drug and alcohol programs and services for physically challenged residents. Free door to door service is available and graduates may qualify for lower insurance rates under insurance coverage.
Reproduction Services Inc in Frederick offers blueprinting, scanning and disk storage from 5702 Industry Lane Suite B 22. Owned by Carol and Del Rollison since 1987, the company provides large copies enlargements and professional imaging for architects and engineers seeking time and space savings.
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