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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1986
Page
2
AP reports Monday night drawings in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Maryland Daily Lottery numbers were 3 8 7 for the Daily Lottery and 0 4 4 4 for Pick Four. DC Lucky Numbers 0 24, DC Four 4 5 4 8, and DC Daily Double 76 71.
Fire calls reported over 12 hour period include dwelling fires at 2:24 p.m. on 188 Thomas Johnson Drive and a grass fire at 2:43 p.m. with Junior Fire Company response. Woods fire at 6:21 p.m. involved Libertytown and New Windsor units. Ambulance calls total Emergency-19 and Routine-1. A police chase on Gambrill Park Road ended with three injured, including a motorcyclist and passenger. They were taken to Frederick Hospital after cruiser damage near Rosemont Avenue.
The Montgomery County fiscal year received the largest amount from any Maryland jurisdiction. A study by the county finance department found three contributions that accounted for more than 1% of the total allocable state sum of 9.8 billion dollars. Baltimore County ranked second with 83 million, and Prince George's with 555 million. Per capita Maryland state lanes from Montgomery stood at 1197 dollars, second only to Worcester at 1328.
High pressure over New England brings pleasant conditions previously, then drifts slowly eastward from Ohio Valley to the Carolinas. A few showers possible Wednesday but not enough to end the dry spell. Western Maryland expects fair, mild tonight and Wednesday with highs around 50s to 60s, and light southeasterly winds. Maryland Mountains forecast partly sunny today, possible afternoon shower tomorrow with highs near 70s. Yesterday temperatures ranged from Frederick 12 to 48, Westminster 43, Hagerstown 44, Cumberland 61 to 43, Gaitland 13 to 41.
At a public hearing residents near Hullcrest Orchards voiced concerns that a mixed development of apartments townhouses and houses on 186 acres off Himes Avenue could worsen traffic on Butterfly Lane Jefferson Pike and US 340 and strain the new Hillcrest Orchards Elementary slated to open in 1988. Developer Jack Wogan and partners said state highway help would ease congestion and the plan, approved earlier for 1450 units, was discussed for use adjustments with traffic and sewer tweaks.
Suburban Hospital in Bethesda launched a Cocaine NightLine to aid addicts recovering addicts and families. The line reachable at 493 4160 offers confidential guidance from trained volunteers seven nights a week. Hospital officials warn of a rising epidemic with crack smoking and note call topics include medical symptoms and where to seek treatment and detox programs.
Byron Rnd Dent, 29, admitted possession of cocaine after Frederick City Police raided his West All Saints Street home. He faces up to five years in prison and a $15,000 fine. Sentencing is deferred to October 2 by Circuit Court Judge G Edward Dwyer. Dent was arrested May 4, 1985 after police acted on informant tips about drug sales at 15 W All Saints St. Det Thomas Chase said officers found suspected cocaine residue and drug paraphernalia.
A Dallas station helicopter crashed during approach to a helipad in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, killing the pilot and a reporter. Officials cited possible wind or downdraft. Weather was fair but high elevation can create strong gusts.
Fishermen called state police Saturday after sighting a hand in the Woodsboro Community pond. Cpl. James Hagy found nothing at first, then later retrieved a dummy dressed in shirt and pants stuffed with heav es, ruling out a corpse.
Frederic County officials warn that inspections are required to secure federal funds for bridge maintenance. County bridges on local roads qualify under state rules, with several spans awaiting replacement and others needing repairs before the next federal allocation. The Old Frederick Road bridge over Hunting Creek must be replaced at a cost of $450,000 as capacity declines, with funds expected for the next three years to be determined this summer.
Coffey launches campaign for a Frederick County commissioner post with emphasis on growth and agricultural preservation. He backs a voter referendum on repealing or keeping Sunday retail sales bans and is undecided on an elected school board. Former Carroll County planner and ex Frederick County administrator Coffey has ties to Walkersville and Howard County. Nichols introduced Coffey and presented a campaign contribution.
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