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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 2000
Page
3
Visitors tour the Buhrmans' Christmas display and donate at the mailbox to support the Alzheimer’s Association Western Maryland chapter. Mike and Judy Buhrman say the project, now in its third year, raised about $400 last year.
At a Freville Deerfield Road property in northwest Frederick County a five acre display features a 1950s Ford tractor a motorcycle and a go kart lit for the season plus Santa and a snowman. The Buhrmans say setup spans two weeks and requires frequent repairs and the family feeds visiting deer. They expect higher electrical bills but believe the effort is worthwhile to support Alzheimer's sufferers and a cure. The lights run 6 to 9 pm on specified December dates and the home lies five miles west of U.S. 15 off Md 77.
John Fieseler, head of Frederick County Tourism Council, elected to coordinate tourism across Maryland 23 counties plus Ocean City and Baltimore City. He says counties compete yet share attractions and will benefit from cooperation, citing Civil War Trails and South Mountain State Battlefield efforts. He notes MADMO unity with Maryland Division of Tourism and anticipates work with director Hannah Byron.
The AMVETS national commander Arthur C. Stahl concluded a weekend tour visiting the Middletown area after stops in Hagerstown Frederick and Thurmont. Stahl urged younger veterans to take active roles in lobbying for veterans rights while highlighting the group’s benefits for eligible members and potential new joiners.
Matthew and John, 13 year olds from West Frederick and Ballenger Creek Middle, were chosen as student ambassadors for People to People to visit Australia. They will share journals and photos, earn potential school credit, and participate in cultural activities. Contributions sought, with contact numbers provided for more details.
Hood College announces a three week January term from January 3 to 21 offering eight classes including Principles of Speech Communication. Full time students can earn 3 credits with no extra tuition if fall 2000 credits were limited to 15. Graduate tuition details vary. Registration closes December 21 at 4 p.m. Contact Hood Registrar at 301-696-3616 for the schedule and enrollment.
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