Duplicate effort eyed in disability training programs
In Frederick County a private Jeanne Bussard Center and a county funded Scott Key Center both provide vocational training job placement and sheltered work for adults with developmental disabilities. The centers have 23 and 35 staff, 80 and 100 clients, and budgets of 1.1 and 1.2 million. County Commissioner Ilona Hogan suggested one administration for all clients, while Scott Key Center founder David Beeson noted their origins as a day care and emphasized supported employment and job coaching. Bussard Center director John White said consolidation could save costs through shared space transport and coaches, as budgets tighten and grants shrink, urging consideration of merging to reduce duplication.
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Orioles Rise In Spring Heat Amid Pal ties and Ripken Record
The column praises the Baltimore Orioles spring surge led by Rafael Palmeiro's two run homer and cal Ripken Jr. His late errors fade beside a team wide effort with Roberto Alomar rebounding and Randy Myers sealing wins. Manager Davey Johnson's stealth leadership is noted as key to steady improvement toward a potential autumn showdown with the Braves.
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Albright warned over MFN China comments
A political column criticizes Secretary of State Madeleine Albright for saying the US is ending trade with three Chinese entities over Iran tech, while denying Chinese government involvement. The piece argues the stance exposes a flawed MFN policy and calls for honesty about Beijing’s role and policy consistency.
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Frederick Lions Club elects Paul M. Carmack president
Paul M. Carmack, local merchant, was elected president of the Frederick Lions Club at a weekly Francis Scott Key Hotel meeting. Officers include Clinton Hamilton as first vice president Richard Zimmerman as second vice president Alvey Renn as third vice president Herman Gubisch secretary treasurer Ralph Boyer director Charles Magaha tail twister and John Morgan lion tamer Retiring president Clifford Yinger becomes a director.
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Risky plan over Key manuscript move sparks local pushback
A Frederick County resident argues against transporting the Francis Scott Key manuscript citing risk, uninsurability, and irreplaceable value. The writer questions local responsibility and suggests splitting ownership, urging Commissioners to hear a qualified counterpoint.
Scott Key Center budget corrections clarified
Taxpayers’ money well spent at Scott Key Center is clarified. The county transferred 4 000 to balance books rather than 75 000, reducing the FY1996 deficit by nearly 100 000, with deficits linked to state funding cuts. The $275 000 spent in FY1997 on transportation is not a drain, and transportation remains essential for enabling developmentally disabled individuals to live and work in the community. Both Scott Key Center and Jeanne Russard Center have faced recent budget difficulties, and future cost cutting will aim to strengthen finances.
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Letter to the Editor on funds for disabled citizens
Charles E. Roberts and David G. Beeson urge continued taxpayer support for Jeanne Bussard Center and Scott Key Center, arguing that jobs and education empower people with developmental disabilities to become contributing, self-reliant community members. They advocate deterrence against perceived welfare dependency and emphasize early education and personal responsibility.
Welfare reform debate prompts subsidies critique
A reader argues welfare policy is biased toward dependence and calls for temporary subsidies and work requirements. They propose public work or shared day care as quid pro quo and criticize publicly funded job training as ineffective while highlighting the need for affordable childcare reform.
Dining Out column on accessibility needs clarified
The reader argues that accessibility for the handicapped goes beyond wheelchair access inside a restaurant. Requirements include accessible parking, curb cuts if needed, and restrooms large enough for a wheelchair and maneuverability inside. SEE ADAMS.
Letters to the Frederick News Post Readers Voice
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters with writer name address and phone for verification. Due to high volume some letters are abridged or not published and poetry and copies of letters are not accepted. Letters may be mailed faxed or emailed to the newspaper.
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