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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1986
Page
6
Frederick County officials debate mandatory drug tests for employees amid conflicting views. CommissionerRichard restedefingorrectonal la w enforcement officers for drugs supports evidence-based approaches while Commissioner Sterling Bollinger favors voluntary education and source reduction to weed out drug users from the workforce.
The Navy says an underwater explosive test in Chesapeake Bay did not kill fish, leading Maryland officials to drop objections to further tests. Officials observed the first 10 pound blast eight feet below the surface. no fish were killed and fishing resumed.
Four people were injured in separate crashes Sunday evening and early today in Frederick County. Sherry Adams 4 of Williamsport was treated for massive injuries after a motorcycle crash on U.S. 40 near Ridge Road. Joni Adams 42 the motorcycle rider is in critical condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Sandra Jean Linton 40 of Woodsboro was treated and released at Frederick Memorial Hospital after an accident in Woodsboro. Evanthia Pictone 20 of Ijamsville was treated and released after a crash on U.S. 15 north of Frederick when she apparently fell asleep at the wheel. Capt. David Doxten said Pictone’s car flipped several times landing in the median. State police said the U.S. 40 crash involved a cement mixer trailer breaking loose and striking the motorcycle. John Adams said to be rider of the Yamaha was in critical but stable condition at Frederick Memorial. Stephen Shultz 25 of Libertytown was charged with failure to have a safety chain on the trailer. Gary R. Thomas 25 of Frederick was charged with DWI and negligent driving after the Woodsboro collision.
Miss Shaffer from Frederick County serves as 48 state vice president for Region 3 in 2005 06 and competed in national FFA judging events in Kansas City Missouri. She helps on the family farm with animal care and runs Andrienne's Flower Delights from her basement. The fair drew 4 H and FFA youth in lamb fitting and showing with winners from Frederick and Howard counties. Activities include 8:30 a m goat and poultry shows while later events feature beef fitting and showmanship and an animal costume contest.
About 2,000 spectators watched drivers push through a muddy pit for glory and show in Maryland. Rick Tasto defended his $13,000 Bronco amid splattered mud, while others varied tactics. A Nitro Vicious Bronco nearly clinched victory, covering 134 feet in 90 seconds before failing. Maryland emissions surveys show 57 percent favor annual testing and 74 percent back exhaust-reduction programs.
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