Future Farmers Shine At National FFA Convention
At the 63rd National FFA Convention in Kansas City Missouri Bobby Fogle and Gene Bollinger from Walkersville and Thurmont earned regional honors in their proficiency areas. Maryland faced no national officer candidates this year though two or three may run next year. Frederick and Frederick Vo Tech FFA chapters earned Building Our American Communities bronze awards for community service. Zig Ziglar and Fred McClure spoke as 24,164 members and guests registered.
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Deaf educator Galloway to lead New Jersey school
MSD administrator Ms. Galloway leaves to oversee 276 students in kindergarten through 12th grade at a New Jersey school. She aims to boost vocational education, create a sign language interpreter resource center, and emphasizes separate education as a foundation before integration. She chairs the National Commission on Equal Educational Opportunities for Deaf Children and has urged strong disability rights since 1975.
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Germantown Man Found Murdered in Montgomery County Apartment
A Germantown man was found shot dead Friday night in his 12626 Grey Eagle Court apartment. Police identified a 48 year old victim and said they were withholding his name until next of kin is notified as investigators work to determine a motive.
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Turtlepower brings Santa to Frederick Towne Mall shows
The Frederick Towne Mall hosted three Santa and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles performances, with a 7 p.m. finale featuring Santa. Michaelangelo led a "The Pizza Party Plot" skit by a New York acting company, drawing thousands of children and parents. Shoppers praised the event as tremendous and magical for kids.
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Harbaugh Plans County Law Enforcement Master Plan
County official Harbaugh outlines a master plan to project future needs for officers and deputies, emphasize crime prevention, and shift to community oriented policing. He cites mutual aid with Thurmont and potential state police changes affecting patrol coverage. The focus will be on crime, drugs, lighting, and public security education via proactive strategies.
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