John Wood Overcomes Learning Disability to Attend College
A case study of John Wood shows how a learning disability diagnosed in 1972 did not prevent him from pursuing higher education. With early identification, integrated classes, and strong parental advocacy, he progressed from LD programs to mainstreamed schooling and now attends college, reflecting the progress in LD education and the role of teachers and parents in supporting success.
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John Wood
Robert Linda Say
Lincoln Intermediate
tnue
Wood
John
Brenda Wood
LSU
Gettysburg Area
Lindsay
Johnny
LIU
Plane missing near Gettysburg prompts CAP search effort
The twin engine Piper Aztec vanished after takeoff Thursday from Old Man's Airport Camden New Jersey heading toward Hagerstown. Civil Air Patrol reports search in Jack's Mountain area west of Gettysburg while ELT signals remain silent.
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GETTYSBURG
New Jersey
Civil Air Patrol
Claire E. Messimer
CAP
Harry Gehrke
Old Man's Airport
Camden
N.J
Hagerstown
Gehrke
Messimer
Mason-Dixon Line
Jack’s Mountain
Blue Ridge Summit
Fairland
Luckenbaugh goes on trial in Adams County court
Jury selection began today in Adams County for Gene Franklin Luckenbaugh a 54 year old New Freedom man charged with killing James R. Collins a 50 year old Littlestown police lieutenant during a May turkey hunt at Gladfelter Tree Farm on Mt Hope Road Collins died from a chest wound after Luckenbaugh fired at a turkey. Luckenbaugh pleads not guilty to charges of killing another in mis take.
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GETTYSBURG
Adams County
York County
Gene Franklin Luckenbaugh
New Freedom R. 2
Oscar FSpicer
James R. Collins
Prince St
Littlestown
Game Commission
Collins
Gladfelter
Mt. Hope Road
Luckenbaugh
Hanover
Lawrence Haynes
Adams County Control
James H. Hammett
Haynes
Hannover
Morrison B. Williams
Absentee Voting Debates and Local Ballot Measures
Voters face statewide and municipal questions on November 5 including a proposal to modify absentee ballot law and grant a real estate tax break to surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans. The election also features a Superior Court race with Justin Johnson Zoran Popovich and other candidates competing for three seats.
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RICH KIRKPATRICK
Associated Press
wackers Gedapan Gan
Guy Kratzer
Lehigh
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Justin Johnson
Zoran Popovich
prim
John Kelly
Dick Thornburgh
Johnson
Kelly
Popovich
fein
Aigoner
Jon LaFaver
Cumberland County
Common Pleas Court
Humphrey the wandering whale still facing wrong turns
Humphrey the 45 ton whale in the Sacramento River moved five miles upstream overnight toward the 35 mile limit from San Francisco Bay. rescuers, scientists, and military boats tried to redirect the animal toward open sea as officials tracked its movements near Pittsburg and the Golden Gate Bridge.
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PITTSBURG
Calif
Humphrey
Pacific Ocean
Mitchell Ryan
Whale Watch Command Center
Ryan
Sacramento River
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco Bay
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
delta
California Marine
Gettysburg Christmas Decoration Contest Announced
The Retail Merchants and Gettysburg Garden Club co sponsor a three day contest December 13 to 15 as part of the Three Century Yuletide Festival. Final judging is December 12 from 7 to 10 p.m. Entries are not required but shop windows are judged for ribbons. Prizes include a $50 gift certificate and $200 in Garden Club prizes across multiple categories.
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GETTYSBURG
Gettysburg Garden Club
Garden Club
Last day for absentee ballot applications
On October 29 the county board of elections will accept applications for absentee ballots.
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county board of elections
Inside Pre-Christmas and Manufacturer Sale
The Charmed Circle in Gettysburg advertises a pre Christmas and manufacturer sale running through November 2. It highlights discounts and featured brands with emphasis on savings and shopping opportunities at the local store.
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Gettysburg
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YORK SPRINGS
Springs
Bermudian Springs Middle School
York
Jerry L. Price
David Ott
Lincoln Intermediate Unit
aTL
Donald £. Doersom
Doersom
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