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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1998
Page
6
Maryland rolls out Break The Cycle, a drug court system stricter supervision, frequent testing, and treatment to monitor parolees and probationers. Backed by Lt Gov Townsend, the program trades punishment for behavior incentives and aims to cut drug use and crime, though success remains uncertain.
The piece critiques Governor Glendening and the political calculus behind endorsements. It contrasts press portrayals with private motives, noting Schaefer’s support tied to anti Schmoke sentiment and Rehrmann’s campaign choices. It warns of continued voter cynicism and a potentially pivotal November contest.
Regulatory efforts to tighten vehicle emissions met strong civic resistance in 1990s reforms. States adapted by targeting high emitters with central test centers and treadmill checks, while California used remote sensors to spot culprits. Maryland and Pennsylvania pursued tailored tests to ease rollout. critics warn broad brush approaches strain public acceptance.
A color travelogue crew filmed historic sites and farms in Frederick County including Union Bridge Libertytown and Woodsboro while James E. MacLane directed. Local derby hopefuls trained in a clinic at a Chevrolet shop as builders listed the racer crew. Lieutenant Louis W. Henck visited his mother en route to a Norfolk cruise. Farmland investors were paying top dollar nationally, but locals continued buying land. The county government opened a tax differential probe requested by President Lawrence A. Dorsey. Democratic candidate Orlinsky proposed a running mate offer to Mayor Ronald N. Young, drawing restrained comments from the Frederick Board of Aldermen.
Alexandra Cobb from New Market thanks staff of The Frederick News-Post for a school tour. She enjoyed watching the printing process and praises the team, especially tour guide Mrs. Karen James for her patience and kindness.
Marilue Sullivan of Fountain Rock Manor asks Frederick County to cover groundhog control costs. She reports repeated efforts to obtain agency help failed, forcing her to hire an animal trapper at nearly a thousand dollars over five to six years, with a record four groundhogs trapped yesterday.
Maryland launches the Prepaid College Trust to help families fund college tuition and fees in advance. The program offers tax protection, a $2,500 state tax deduction per family, and three payment options including lump sum, 60 payments, or extended monthly installments. Plans cover three college options including two year community colleges.
The article outlines four education funding options including four-year, two-plus-two, and community college tracks with costs estimates. It notes monthly payment ranges from 160 to 328 dollars per child depending on grade, and cites Maryland tuition averages of sixteen thousand four hundred eighty-three dollars. Applications are accepted until June 30 via 888-4MD-GRAD or the wwwprepaid.usmd.edu site.
A reader urges more kindness after a public letter on safety. They recount a brother with bipolar disorder and dog bites, stressing healing over judgment, and asking society to practice empathy and support for those affected. Supporters praise family strength and seek a gentler community response.
Laura G Wilhide writes that Derr property never served as a school. Her parents Ernest C Wilhide and wife moved there in spring 1925, first living in a stone house by the bridge, then in the white house after the tenant house was finished. They tilled land for Dr Derr for 16 years before moving to Frederick.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters exclusive to its paper, signed with name, home address, and both home and business phones. Abridged letters may appear. poetry and form letters are not published. volume is high and not all letters guaranteed. Send by mail, fax, or email to suggested addresses.
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