Volunteers foster reading in enrichment class intervention
The Johnstones and Mrs Perry volunteer in a school reading enrichment program, tutoring students for short sessions, guiding writing, and supplying books. They emphasize hands on learning with computers, field trips, and daily positive encouragement while balancing hospital and nursing home volunteering.
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Montgomery County
Johnstone
Library of Congress
Public Broadcasting
Rchool
Maryland
South Frederick
Johnstones
Mrs. Perry
Open house helps third graders at Banner School Bat Cave event
Ginny Bockin a sixth grader helps incoming third graders during the Banner School open house Sunday evening. The activity at the Bat Cave involves making bracelets as part of the welcoming event for new students.
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Ginny Bockin
Banner School
Public Golf Course Planned Across the Monocacy
Frederick County leaders discuss a new public golf course to serve residents unable to afford private memberships. Officials estimate green fees will be lower than private courses yet sufficient to ensure profitability, aiming for about 12 to 13 dollars at a comparable local facility.
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Monocacy
Strine
Washington County
Black Rock
Kingsbury
Frederick County
Wheelchair fire claims Wheaton man aged 27
John Wallace George died Saturday in a fourth floor Inwood House apartment when his electric wheelchair ignited. Fire officials report he lived alone, had cerebral palsy, and smoked. The incident prompted a Consumer Product Safety Commission inspection of the wheelchair. The smoke detector activated but did not trigger the sprinkler system. The 100 unit building lacks on-site medical staff though it includes ramps and aids for the elderly and disabled. A former roommate had shared the apartment until recently.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
Inwood House
Inwood Ave
Thames Ship Disaster Captains and Crew Detained
The Bowbelle struck and sank the Marchioness during a five hour overnight party cruise on the Thames. Police say up to 60 may have died with 84 survivors known. totals vary as missing passengers remain unconfirmed and some left with police unaware. Journalist Nicholas Hastings witnessed the sinking and described the sudden jolt and looming dredger.
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Thames
Scotland Yard
Nicholas Hastings
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