Burrier Graduates

Brian Burrier a "2005" graduate of Catoctin High School has graduated from Universal Technical Institute in Houston Texas in Diesel & Industrial Technology. Brian is currently employed with Rentals Unlimited in Frederick. Lonnie and Barbara Burrier of Thurmont Maryland are Brian’s parent.

Haines Selected for People to People Program

Scott Haines, a senior at Catoctin High School in Thurmont, has been nominated and accepted into the People to People Student Ambassador Program, an educational travel program founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. President Eisenhower believed that youth of different nations could make a difference communicating where governments could not. Haines will explore Australia for 21 days this summer as a member of the Maryland delegation. By participating in the Australian itinerary, Haines will get to know the people, government, culture and history of the places visited. Haines is the son of Allen & Robin Haines, grandson of Howard & Freda Haines and Robert & Virginia Bruchie.

Angleberger-Veurink Engaged

Carl and Jeanne Angleberger of Rocky Ridge are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lori Jean Angleberger to Jonathan Dane Veurink.

Lori lives in Los Angeles, California where she enjoys working with autistic children as a behavioral consultant. She also works as a server at The Cheesecake Factory and enjoys dancing at various events in the entertainment industry.

Originally of Michigan, Jonathan has lived in the Los Angeles area for the past 25 years. He is a highly respected trumpet player and vocalist in the LA jazz scene. Jonathan released his first album last fall entitled Very Life.

The couple will wed on October 14th 2006 in Southern California. They will return to Maryland for a 2nd reception on January 6th 2007 for those unable to attend the October festivities. The couple will reside in Moorpark, California.

Ford Wins Poster Contest

Christian Ford, a second grade student, from Mother Seton School was selected as a state winner in the Maryland Association of REALTORS (MAR) Equal Opportunity/Cultural Diversity Committee Fair Housing Poster Contest. Christian was one of three finalists chosen by the Frederick County Association of Realtors to participate in this year’s state competition, The Unity of Colors in Fair Housing in 2007.

MAR works with local schools, in kindergarten through grade 8, to encourage and promote understanding of equal opportunity in housing. Winners are awarded with certificates and savings bonds presented by Maryland’s Governor Robert Ehrlich in a ceremony at the Maryland Statehouse and each will be included in a colorful calendar.

The Frederick County local finalists also received award certificates and gift cards from Borders at a school presentation to show local appreciation.