| Proud parents of Jessica Kay vonGarrel, Her mother Dolores vonGarrel and Her fiancee Leroy Dixon, Her father Conrad vonGarrel and his wife, Rachel. Jessica is crowned as Miss Deaf Maryland 2005-2007. She will run for Miss Deaf National on June 2006 in California Palm Springs. Give her your full support! Donations will be greatly appreciated. Its tax-deductible. Mail to: Jessica vonGarrel 1219 Brigadoon Trail Baltimore Md 21207 |


| CRUISE FOR DEAF LAST OCTOBER 14, 2005 Story by Marian/Tom Jividen Hurricane Wilma had chased us while we were on cruise. We arrived Cozumel, Mexico but we had short stay. We left four and half hours earlier. On that late night, Hurricane Wilma arrived Cozumel. She stayed there for two days while we traveled northeast. Our ship had been swayed for many hours. Many people were seasick. Other than this, we had so marvelous time all together. Marian and Tom Jividen Kaye and Susan Peacock Story by Richard/Mary Tingler We, Richard and Mary Tingler, left Baltimore on Grandeur of the Seas under Royal Caribbean Cruise Line on October 14. We were with a group of 26 other deaf people and four interpreters. We were on sea for one day before we got to Grand Bahama Island on third day. We went on a tour to the two small caves. On fourth day we arrived at Cococay, Bahamas. It is an island owned by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. It is very beautiful. The water was so blue. There were lot of people swimming, parasailing ,and jet skiing along the way around to small islands. There was a flock of white birds flying around. It was fun to watch. The weather was hot there. On fifth day we arrived at Key West, FL. We went on conch train/old town trolley tour that took us all around the city. We saw Hemingway House, Truman's little White House, and many more. It was fun. The day after we left Key West the hurricane hit it. On sixth day we arrived at Cozumel, Mexico. We had to cancel our tour to see the Tulum Maya Ruins because the cruise had to leave 3 hours earlier because of the hurricane. We went shopping instead. The day after we left Cozumel the hurricane hit it. On seventh day we were on sea. On eighth day we arrived at Port Canaveral, FL. We had fun riding on the airboat along the everglades. It went on a speed of 40 miles an hour. What a speed!! We ate fried alligator pieces. Not bad. They taste almost like chicken. On ninth day we were on sea. On tenth day, October 23, we arrived back to Baltimore safely from Hurricane Wilma. We were thankful. We enjoyed the cruise trip and the countries. Story by Norma Moreland/Christine Amberg We, Norma Moreland and Christine Amberg, had a memorable time during our first Cruise with Western Caribbean from October 15 - 23, 2005. There was a slight experience with rough sea due to Hurricane Wilma and fortunately, we didn't get sea sick. We enjoyed riding on the airboat in Port Canavernal, Florida. Neither her nor I saw any alligator; but we were brave enough to eat the fried alligator meat. We played slots on the ship but were disappointed for not winning and brining any extra money home from the Casino. Smile! both of us are now looking forward to going on another cruise on another ship which is very new and much larger called "Freedom of the Seas" in October 2007. Norma Moreland and Christine Amberg |


| PEGGY GRABILL NOVEMBER 14, 2005 She ride helicaptor first time to St. Joseph Hospital in Baltimore, MD on Nov 14, 2005. She get her Surgery... She had pacmaker. She went back home next day. shes much better now. We are glad to hear that 3 Ladies Get Well... |
| MESSAGE FROM: CINDY SPIELMAN NOVEMBER 16, 2005 SHE HAD SHOULDER SURGERY SHE HAD TORN LIGMENT & BONE SPUR ON HER RIGHT SHOULDER. |
| WAY TO GO!!!! JESSICA WE, IAD WISH YOU GOOD LUCK AT MISS DEAF NATIONAL ON JUNE 2006. |
| VALLEY MALL, HAGERSTOWN MD I-81, HALFWAY EXIT DEAF COFFEE & CHAT & WALK & SHOPPING DEC 2,16,30 (every other friday) |









| October 24, 2005 Message from: Peggy Berlin I just got home from Shady Grove Hospital in Rockville, had a back surgery, doing pretty well and will rest for 6 or 8 weeks. I am still sore and stiff from staying in bed for 2 days then finally third day got out of bed, it was horrible bed and even food too. I am going get well soon. Thanks for you all concern about me, Hope see you soon. Peggy Berlin |


