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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1978

Page

4

Barnes outlines jail programs and career highlights

Sheriff Barnes describes progress in Frederick County law enforcement. He notes improved relations with police agencies, a deputy walk-away program, and the new jail funded at 1.2 million after a 20 year push. He cites a national records filing system, open administration, budget accountability, and prisoner housing revenues. He lists training, honors, and many professional affiliations.

Nome Barnes Walkersville General Assembly National Crime Information Center Frederick County Jaguary Maryland State Police Sheriff's Office Sheriff Barnes Maryland State Police Academy University of Maryland University of Southern California University of William and Mary Pennsylvania State Police Academy National Sheriff's Institute Northwestern Ualvesty Traffic Institute Frederick Community College American Legion Post Mt. Airy Maryland State Sheriffs' Association Maryland Sheriff's Boys Ranch Allegeny County Maryland State Police Alumni Association Maryland Arson Investigators Association Maryland Community Correctional Administration Association Maryland Police Training Commission Maryland Correctional Training Commission State of Maryland Fraternal Order of Police Maryland Chiefs of Police Joint Legislative Committee Maryland Law Enforcement Telecommunications Commission

Citizens Nursing Home seeks county action on 40 bed addition

The Citizens Nursing Home of Frederick County awaits county commissioners' decision on a 40 bed expansion budgeted at 600000, with the board noting about 140 people on the waiting list. The facility operates at capacity of 120, and the board also approved installing a water heater in the emergency generator housing at 415 to ensure year round operation during power failures.

Citizens Nursing Home Frederick County Wincam Hi Jr Hill Guy Baker Jr Nursing Home Curtis Engine and Generator Company Baltimore

Plantronics Wins Western Electric Contract for 3000 VuSet Terminals

Plantronics, Inc. says it has secured a commitment from Western Electric for 3,000 units of the VuSet Data Terminal with an alpha numeric keyboard. The terminal, designed for economical access to stored data, targets banking, retail, manufacturing, transportation, insurance, and health care sectors, reflecting Plantronics' role as a major supplier of telecommunication and data equipment.

Plantronics, Inc Western Electric

Frederick Craft Fair draws 70,000 as traffic snarls ease

In its peak year the Frederick Craft Fair drew crowds exceeding 70,000 causing city and state police to route traffic. Clark of Mapa Crafts Ltd notes the fair’s high quality and that 500 of 1,000+ applications were chosen after judging. The event features 580 booths, demonstrations in glass blowing and metalwork, diverse foods, and daily music with admission 2 dollars.

Baltimore Washington, D.C Clark Gaithersburg Frederick Mapa Crafts Ltd Wea Fairgrounds Dillard Oxark New Grass Revival John Artford Hartford Glenn Campbell Craig Babcock Joe Bush George

Salary talks spark closed sessions and morale concerns

County officials clash over how budget and personnel matters are discussed. County Attorney Speelman cites Maryland Sunshine Law allowing executive sessions for budget items. Bryan decries open budgeting workshops as unsafe, urges public hearings after budget adoption, and warns of morale problems and privacy violations.

Lawrence E. Speelman Thomas M. Fox Bryan HECK State of Maryland Speelman Ome Sue Malieaiven Board of Education Peas Board of County Commissioners

Commission Hears ECDC Pay Stand or Change

At a workshop the ECDC pay for Secretary Date was defended as justified by a track record while dissenting voices urged restraint. Commissioners Bollinger and Lewis opposed but the panel voted 3 to 2 to uphold the staff recommendation. Cheryl Stup was promoted to secretary with a salary tied to her prior rate.

ECDC Bryan Sterling E. Bollinger Bollinger Paul L. Crum Jr Crum Wanda Wess Thomas M. Fox Dorsey Donald L. Lewis Lewis Bush Date

Preservation council weighs road impact on Frederick site

The Frederick area council backs a dualization project and an environmental impact statement to mitigate adverse effects on a historic site. Federal agencies and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation must approve before final design and a 30 day public review follows. Local officials note archeological studies in the area separate from Catoc Furnace. Bus ridership in New York City reached 639.5 million in 1974.

Frederick Ma. Shineel Advisory Council On Historic Preservation Richard Jenrette North Carolina Ms. Schlagel Dana M. Keister Office of Historic Preservation Frederick County Catoctin Mrs. Keister SHA Putman Road MD. 77 S. Lewis Helwig U.S. 15

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