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April 23, 2015 | Training Department

Backpack Report: Harold Berger

My name is Sophia and I interviewed Harold Berger at Ingleside at King Farm. Harold Berger is an author and physicist. He wrote 2 books. I learned that he worked with the man who discovered x-rays. The man who discovered x-rays was what his first book was about. Harold’s second book was a mystery about […]

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April 22, 2015 | Diana Belchase

Earth Day: Saving Canyonlands National Park

Wonderful Shannon Baker, author of 3 books and several short stories, is back again to celebrate Earth Day with us — this time with her friend Laura Kamala. Laura  has lived in the spectacular Canyonlands of southeast Utah for thirty-eight years. During this time she was variously incarnated as a filmmaker, writer, artist, business entrepreneur, and Director of Utah […]

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April 21, 2015 | Training Department

Backpack Report: John Klimkiewicz

My name is Anyana Greene. I am seventh grader at Newport Mill Middle School. During Spring Break I got the opportunity to interview John Klimkiewicz. John is an artist who specializes in ceramics. He has had two of his pieces published in magazines and one of his works is in a London museum. John used […]

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April 20, 2015 | Mary Ruth McGinn

Which Road Will I Take?

When we packed our suitcases for this year long journey back in August, we knew there would be many decisions to make along the way.  The trials, tribulations and triumphs we have experienced collectively and as individuals on this expedition have made us think deeply about who we are and where we are headed.  Each […]

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April 20, 2015 | Jeff Getek

Hats Off to Resident Volunteers of Riderwood!

National Volunteer Appreciation Week is dedicated to saying “thank you” to millions of volunteers across the nation. On Friday, April 17, employees of Riderwood went a step further with a tip of the cap to its resident volunteers. These residents of the Erickson Living retirement community were the guests of honor at a Hats Off […]

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April 20, 2015 | Staff Writer

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\Watch the Latest “21 This Week” (VIDEO)

On this episode of 21 This Week, host Casey Aiken and panelists discuss the County Council’s proposed ban on pesticides, the free range parenting case and the results from the Maryland General Assembly. This week show’s panel of political observers includes Sam Statland, Eugene Craig, Jean Roesser, and Henry Hailstock. “21 This Week” airs on Channel […]

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April 19, 2015 | Training Department

Backpack Report: Jim Reichley

Hi, my name is Chris Yancey. I am an 8th grader at Sligo Middle School. I interviewed Jim Reichley at Ingleside at King Farm. Jim Reichley served in the Army for 2 years and was an advisor of President Gerald Ford. He also wrote 3 political science books and was the editor of Fortune Magazine.

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April 18, 2015 | Staff Writer

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A Preview (VIDEO)

Here’s a preview of the next episode of “21 This Week.” “21 This Week” airs on Montgomery Channel 21 on Sundays at 11 a.m. and again at 7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and again at 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m. You can watch the show at 11 a.m. and […]

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April 17, 2015 | Staff Writer

Pet of the Week: Barrack (VIDEO)

Kathi Stanhope introduces us to Barrack, a three-year-old male cat who is looking for a loving home. For more information, call 240.773.5900 or visit Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center.

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April 17, 2015 | John Kolm

Mindlessness

You’re in a meeting.  Maybe it’s useful, maybe it isn’t.  But presumably, if you all could just focus for half an hour, you might reach some conclusions. That’s when the first cellphone rings.  Someone stands up sheepishly, gives the universal “What are you gonna do?” gesture, and steps away from the meeting table.  Not so […]

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