Riding School Brings Joy to Exceptional Children in Frederick
At the Scott Key Center for the Exceptional Children in Frederick, eleven students prepare with Timid at first but soon ride with confidence. Instructors Merle Coblentz and Stephanie Pettey supervise three riders each, while Edward Gibson oversees sessions. The program aims to build motor control, self esteem, and happiness, with plans to compete in the Special Olympics and a future horse show at Montgomery Country Club. Within school days, outings include ice skating at Pinecliff Park and swimming at Rock Creek Pool, showcasing a broader effort to provide therapeutic recreation for disabled youths and teens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banbury Cross
Frederick
Ford Road
Scott Key
Edward Gibson
Merle Coblentz
Albany
N.Y
Stephanie Pettey
oRce
Ndeame
Utopia
Monocacy Village
Pinecliff Park
Rock Creek
New Market
Montgomery Country Club
Laytonsville
Robert Lee
Crestview
Leslie Robinson
Market St
Hadassah
Ann Abeles
Temple Beth Sholom
Kosman
Rebecca Gardiner
It Is You Jonathan Tritle From Valley Forge to Fort Pitt
An editor’s note presents Marguerite Snyder’s genealogical essay on Jonathan Tritle, a German Palatinate immigrant who sailed aboard the Crawford and swore allegiance in Philadelphia October 16, 1772. The piece traces his path from matross to gunner in the Fourth Continental Artillery, his service at Valley Forge, and his life in Williamsport Maryland, tying fragments from records, tombs, and archives into a single narrative of a great great great grandfather. His grave remains unlocated, yet a memorial bell tower at Valley Forge honors his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Stelley Smyder
Knoxville
Snyder
Steffey
Hlstery
Marguerite Snyder
Jonathan
Rhine
Rotterdam
Cowes
Penn's Woods
Matross
Fourth
Continental Artillery
Jonathan Trilie
Franklin County
Bailey
Tritke
Jonathan Tritle
Williamsport
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Sally
Jonathan ‘‘Trickle
Navy
Army
Jonathan Trickle
Fridle
Treattle
Tritle
Fort Pitt
Washington City
Rea
Valley Forge
Ensign
Sylvia Stull Weds PFC Charles Brantner Jr in Thurmont Church
Sylvia Ann Stull marries PFC Charles Owen Brantner Jr. in a candlelight double ring ceremony at Weller's United Methodist Church Thurmont. The couple, both 1975 Catoctin High School graduates, will reside in California where the groom is stationed with the U S Marine Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Ann Stull
PFC
Charles Owen Brantner Jr
USMC
Weller's United Methodist Church
Thurmont
Roland C. Stull
Charles O Brantner Sr
California
Catoctin High School
State Farm Insurance Co
Frederick
U.S. Marine Corps
Alpine Winter Festival Announces Governor's Cup Races
Alpine Winter Festival president Murray Dearborn unveils plans for the Governor's Cup State Championship Showmobile Races in Feb near Davis West Virginia Tucker County. About 120 drivers have competed previously. The 1976 races set a 4 mile speed oval. sanctioned by Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Association. The festival runs March 4 to 7 with a pageant on March 4 and queen crowning March 5 at Canaan Valley Ski Area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
West Virginia
Tucker County
Murray Dearborn
Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Association
Ralph D. Albertazzi
Canaan Valley
Carian Valley
Joy of stitching background notes in embroidery history
The piece discusses moving beyond plain canvas backgrounds in embroidery. It stresses expressing individuality with varied stitches and colors, highlighting background as integral to design. It cites the book Creative Canvas Work and describes techniques like Tent stitch mosaic and Fly stitch to create depth and texture.
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Kurnbach
Germ
Sylvia Stull
Pfc Brantner
Raymond Kingsborough
Kenneth Hamrick
Faye and
Lisa Bevard
Margaret Fogle
Diana Lynn Stull
Mary Lou Bullock
Peggy Ann Leidy
James Meixner
David Bullock
New Windsor
Lee Chappell
Westminster
By Elsa Williams
Elsa Williams
N. Market St
Europe
Dover Travel Agency
Church
Serkel
Tri-State Water Co
Berkeley Springs Water
Berkeley Club
Berkeley Springs
W.a
Berkeley Club Beverages, Inc
Avery
Berkeley Spring
W. Va
Washington Street
Charles Wen Branteer
Yui
Arua
Etropolitan Federal Savings and Loan Association
Jovan Miderbrand
Presdent
ESIC
Ian
Phiri Wacavain Aver
Betenede
Marstend
Rockville
Washington Soest
Rechelle
Bie
Cobb
Tadeerwvan Law
Poteoryr
Itd
Georgia Avermas
Wesaion
Fredence
Poneto 40
Grove HR Pi
Fresvitch
Georpstows
Luthence
Ite
Ferret Criva, Parte
Arvvapeta
Coluribia
Long Pinach Vilage Carter
South Cioustonp Court
Canaria
Margeral
Oamabous
Dasnanran Corts
Hie
Demnesore
Whi
Orchid Plaza
Quince Orcherd
Gelthersteay
Steyn
Menteanry Ca
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