MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 16, 2004

HILL STREET SKATE PARK OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING…DATE MOVED TO MONDAY, JUNE 21

Frederick, Md. --- The official ribbon cutting for Hill Street Skate Park has been moved due to the likelihood of inclement weather tomorrow. The new date is Monday, June 21, at 4 p.m. The City of Frederick’s Department of Recreation has also postponed the FREE community day from tomorrow until next Monday as well. Skaters will enjoy a free day of skating on the same day from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Following the ribbon cutting the City of Frederick and local business Pitcrew will sponsor the Bootleg Skateboard Company's East Coastin' Summer Tour at 5:30 p.m. Members of Bootleg's professional team will be on hand to demonstrate their skills and sign autographs. For more information on the demo please contact Pitcrew at 301-698-1813. For more information on the skate park, including how to purchase passes and punch cards, contact the City of Frederick’s recreation department at 301-600-1492.