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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1996
Page
4
A federal judge refused to reopen voter rolls to allow same day registration for about 1 million Marylanders. Judge Benson Legg cited logistical issues and noncompliance with the motor voter act, noting trial later to address whether the state enforces the law. NAACP Legal Defense Fund indicated no appeal.
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville won a bid to designate its special care nursery as a NICU. The Maryland Health Resources Planning Commission approved the Certificate of Need, supporting the hospital’s claim that the community in upper Montgomery County Frederick County and parts of Western Maryland needs NICU access.
Dominique Dawes, Gaithersburg High School graduate and 1996 Olympic medalist, was honored by the Montgomery County Board of Education for outstanding success. The 19-year-old gymnast, noted as first African American U S team member and National Champion sweeper, spoke of family and teachers’ support and her plans to promote gymnastics while touring.
Army Pvt. Yamara Softy has graduated from basic training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. She is the daughter of John Softy of Mount Airy and Celeste Pridemore of New Market and is a 1995 graduate of Damascus High School.
Coast Guard Fireman Apprentice Jacob Thomas has completed recruit training at the Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May New Jersey. He is the son of Sebastian and Marie Lastrina of Walkersville and a 1995 graduate of Walkersville High School.
The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless opens Rockville Haven, a Safe Havens shelter on Gude Drive for 15 men with serious mental illness. The three year HUD funded program offers 24 hour supervision, counseling, medical care, and vocational help, with stays of nine months to two years typical at Laytonsville.
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