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Inventor Harvey Scheetz Remembered For Imagination And Camaraderie
Harvey Scheetz a 47 year old wastewater plant worker and self described ghostbuster was laid to rest on Wednesday after dying Friday from heart failure. He gained national attention for bold inventions and stunts like the Human Flashbulb at Catoctin High School drawing praise and playful concern from reporters. Friends and journalists from The Washington Post The Frederick News Post AP World Magazine recall his limitless imagination boldness and childlike wonder that inspired them to dream big. He sought to be remembered as the guy who tried and his courage to be the town loony left a lasting quirky legacy.
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