Neighborhood Watch gains ground in Woodsboro
Donald Trimmer says Neighborhood Watch is good for community involvement. Residents promoted the program door to door, achieving well over 65 percent participation. The group plans four educational meetings yearly and a booth at the Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Co. carnival in June to share information and demonstrate locks.
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Burgess Donald Trimmer
Woodsboro
Hye
Frederick County
Discovery
Austin Pohl
Burkittsville
New Market
Miss Bessie the beloved Creagerstown teacher remembered
Creagerstown school teacher Miss Bessie taught in Frederick County from 1917 to 1948 retiring with a 3100 dollar last year salary and a 114 dollar monthly pension. She died in 1964. Former students recall her mothering care and firm discipline, with a paddle and hugs for every child. A photo accompanied the tribute showing her in glasses with a student at her shoulders.
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Frederick County
Creagerstown
Bessie
Doris Long Gruber
Miss Bessie
Woodsboro
Health care plans diverge on coverage and costs
A high level White House meeting including Vice President Gore discussed health reform options. Clinton plans a decision within about two weeks. Proposals would cover doctor and hospital services, emergency and pediatric care, checkups and mental health, with possible cost controls like higher co pays and deductibles. One plan would impose about a $2000 yearly family deductible. another around $400. An official noted multiple alternatives exist between those figures.
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White House
al Gore
Clinton
The
Washington Post
New York Times
Novello Urges Health Care Calling and Decisive Action
Dr. Novello urged graduates to seek health care for the country that is available affordable and accountable and to find a calling where work is inseparable from life. She urged clear thinking decisive action and tender care as guiding principles. Robert Weed the senior class president recalled years since his parents left him at the school and noted the Blizzard of 93 and the rapid passage of time.
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Robert Weed
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