Deaf and hearing impaired teens join Gallaudet Young Scholars Program
Cathy Boswell of Silver Spring and a Maryland School for the Deaf sophomore were chosen from 16 students nationwide and abroad for a four week summer program at Gallaudet University. The experience included computer analysis social science exposure and organized trips.
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Cathy Boswell
Silver Spring
Maryland School For the Deaf
Gallaudet University
Boswell
Boonie and
Thomas Boswell
United States
England
NCSP
Local Students Honor National Merit Commendations
Catocun High School notes two students, David Miller and Eric Suess, named as Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation of Evanston Illinois. Miller and Suess each received a Letter of Commendation for outstanding academic promise. Miller, son of Earl and Mrs. Miller of Thurmont Fuuluwity 2raqualen, plans college and a law career. Suess, son of Harold and Mrs. Suess of Sabillasville, also plans to attend college after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catocun High School
National
Mert Scholarship Corporation
Evanston
E David Miller
Eric M. Suess
Miller
Earl Miller
Thurmont Fuuluwity 2Raqualen
Thompson earns bachelor of science in physical therapy
Khrystisexton Thompson graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine with honors seventh in her class and Phi Kappa Phi membership. She now works in the Physical Therapy Department at Washington County Hospital and plans to treat children. She is married to Randy Thompson of Mount Airy, daughter of Charles and Barbara Day of Mount Airy and George Sexton of Yellow Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khrystisexton Thompson
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore
Washington County Hospital
Thompson
Randy Thompson
Mount Airy
Charles and
Barbara Day
George
Ronnie) Sexton
Yellow Springs
Local students enroll at Rensselaer Institute
Two local freshmen join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy New York. Kashyap A Vyas of Frederick graduates with a engineering major. Robert K Lyman of Keymar Maryland also majors in engineering at Rensselaer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
N.Y
Kashyap A. Vyas
Frederick
Robert K. Lyman
Keymar
Hospice seeks volunteers in Frederick County
Hospice of Frederick County calls for volunteers to work directly with patients and families, offer bereavement support, assist in the Perinatal Program, or help AIDS patients. Last year 340 volunteers served 1,721 people. only 50 worked directly with patients. Training is three days, with evening options available. Call 694-6444. next training weekend is December 1 to 3.
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Hospice
Frederick County
Hospice Caregiving
Frederick Countians
Phosphate ban credited with progress in Virginia
Virginia officials say phosphate bans in detergents and stricter wastewater rules are on track to cut phosphorus pollution in the Chesapeake Bay. Phosphates fuel algae growth, choking sunlight and oxygen for aquatic life, with a goal to reduce the bay's phosphorus by 40 percent by 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Virginia
Chesapeake Bay
Cool spring drought dent Maryland apple crop
Maryland expects about 54 million pounds of apples from the 15 harvest, down 18 to 75 percent from normal due to cool spring nights and last summer’s drought. Washington County, the top apple producer, reports much lower yields while forecasters predict total state production between 500000 and 609000 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Maryland
Agricultural Statistical Service
Annapolis
M. Bruce West
Rick Heflebower
University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service
Washington County
Heflebower
Summers family reunion returns to Woodsboro fire hall
The 13th reunion of the late John Skip and Nellie Summers was held Sunday September 24 at the Woodsboro Fire Hall with about 75 attending. The committee was Grace Flanigan Larry Summers Judy Abalt and Betty Wright and will return for next year with the same date and venue. Activities included two 50 50 drawings games led by Dallas Summers a white elephant sale by Larry Summers cake walks and a children's game led by Gwen Summers. Attendees listed include numerous Summers family members and friends and best wishes were sent to Dallas and Frances Summers on their 25th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John “Skip
Nellie Summers
Woodsboro Fire Hall
Grace Flanigan
Larry Summers
Judy Abalt
Betty Wright
Dallas Summers
Gwen Summers
Dennis
Beverly
Justin
Joshua Grossmickle
Charles
Wilma
Brian
Samatha
Kathy
Scott Burdene
Patsy Zeigler
Wayne
John
Kelly
Erin Wight
Betty Summers
Kelli Summers
Dallas
Frances Summers
Missy Summers
Matt Arey
Tetti Summers
Becky Phillips
Larry
Gwen
Renee
Grace
Richard Flanigan
Mark
Sandy
Kenny
David
Cody
Patty Ryd
Judy Giedkin
Band Festival at Catoctin High October 21
More than six hundred Frederick County high school marching band members will participate in a festival at Catoctin High School on October 21 starting at 10 a.m. Senior citizens can use Sunshine Cards for admission with a $1 fee for students and adults. A percussion and guard clinic follows the festival. Judges include Kevin Kepper and John Sykes among others, with directing staff led by Jami Jennings and John Slezak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederck County
National School Psychology Certification Board
NCSP
Linda Benkin
David Campbell
Mary H. Cliser
Thomas Cranes
Melanie Hoffman
John Rolf
Frederick County
Catoctin High School
Sunshine
Susan Taylor
Robert Halczyn
Brunswick
Jami Jennings
Catoctin
John Slezak
Frederick
Jeff Rudy
Gov. Thomas Johnson
Dan Richmond
Singapore
Gary Rupert
Middletown
Fred Collins
Walkersville
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William J. Walters
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Ms. Walters
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81St
Theresa O’steen
Richard Wade
Spotsylvania
Debra
Marvin
Sandra A. Noe
Quincy, Wash
Spotsylvania Senior High School
Mr. Suess
Harold Suess
Sabillasville
Charles Rickman
Gene Ramsburg
Dick Sappington
Elk’s Club
Rensselaer
Kevin Kepper
Hanover Park
John Sykes
Rocky Mount
N.C
Todd Ryan
Madison
Wis
Julie Gilbert
Hatfield
Jay Dawson
Nashville, Tenn
Ly Crystal Moding
Moscow
Tsi & Jen
Dot
the Man
Tan
Guogmer
Jagged Eage
Chrst
Sline
HBO
Andiop
Cinemax
Hollywood
Frederick Cablevision, Inc
Thurmont
LyaNs
F&m
Brunswick Heights
Maple Ave
Damascus
Ridge Road
Frederick’s Lighthouse
Frederick Shopping Center
W. Seventh St
Frederick Towne Mall
Mt. Airy
N. Main St
New Market Center
Main St
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Fountain Rock Rd
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Verre
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