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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1997
Page
6
Frederick city permits chief Gary Hessong warns homeowners to use licensed contractors, check MHIC numbers, and report suspicious door to door deals. State officials warn against unmarked trucks and bargain quotes that escalate. Officials urge using local legitimate businesses and reporting scams to protect neighbors.
A longtime observer notes that county property taxes have not yet risen but a hearing in two weeks could bring a higher rate, with rumors of a 20 cent maximum. The April 14 discussion will gauge public reaction as developers and residents clash over impact fees, transfer taxes, and district taxes amid growth and school funding concerns.
A writer visits the Frederick County Courthouse to observe divorce and custody cases. Judges focus on documented facts, while dramatic tears and character witnesses are common sights in family court. The piece notes the strain on judges and the procedural emphasis on verifiable evidence over rhetoric.
Mark J. Hughes reflects on courtroom facts over rhetoric in divorce cases. He emphasizes gathering documented evidence such as records, reports, photos, checks, and dates to prove claims. The piece insists that judges rely on tangible proof, noting the prevalence of alleged misstatements and the vindication of the party with substantiated evidence. Hughes writes from Frederick.
A male companion lifted his girlfriend over a bridge railing and threatened to drop her. She was pulled to safety, but a second man attempted the act with his partner, they plunged into the creek where she was rescued but disappeared after hospital treatment for a minor leg injury. Doris Engle receives a surprise shower and a planned April 5 wedding to Robert Green is noted. Eastalco fluoride study finds no human harm. Rep Byron and others urge Carter to sign tariff quotas to protect shoe plants in Frederick County area.
William Smith of Frederick challenges mandatory recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools. He warns of risks akin to McCarthyism and Nazi Germany, saying patriotism comes from actions, not forced words, and questions who would enforce any mandate.
NIC MANN reports on the school board considering yogurt as a substitute for meat in cafeteria meals. The proposal would offer yogurt or meat options, allowing vegetarians to choose and encouraging students to bring their own lunch if they dislike both options.
The community remembers L Eugene Johnson for lifelong dedication to mutual helpfulness. His blanketed service touched Carroll Manor Volunteer Fire Company and Frederick Memorial Hospital Emergency Room, epitomizing true volunteerism and unwavering duty to patient care.
The community mourns the loss of Gene Johnson and remembers his gifts of care and giving. His time, friendship, and devotion to mutual helpfulness are timeless, though the wound remains. Thoughts and prayers accompany the remembrance from those he touched.
A tribute from Sandra J. Mastrino RN recounts Gene Johnson long service at Frederick Memorial Hospital s emergency department He volunteered every Sunday and major holidays in the 1990s bringing humor and help to patients staff and volunteers His generosity and steadfast support are remembered by colleagues and the community
A front page obituary honors J Eugene Gene Johnson for lifelong loyalty to Carroll Manor Volunteer Fire Co. His dedication defined the community, with a vow to avenge a past theft and a belief in returning lost funds. Frederick Farr is noted as a shared longtime haunt, and a monument is suggested.
Lois A. Jarman of Knoxville argues the ICAPP guide aids teens seeking information about homosexuality as a resource not a political tool. She notes death by own action rates among gay teens are high and calls for supportive, accurate information for youths and parents alike.
The Frederick News Post invites letters exclusive to the newspaper and requires the writer’s name address and home and business phone numbers for verification. Many letters are abridged. poetry and religious verse are not published. all letters may not appear due to volume.
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