Archive for November 2008

Web Site Upgrade Complete

Nov 13th, 2008 | By Michael McGrath | Category: News

We have finished upgrading our web site to a new server.  The domain has been transferred.  The site should now be fully operational.   Thanks for your patience.



Denise Thomas, Ms Wheelchair Maryland 2008

Nov 13th, 2008 | By Michael McGrath | Category: On The Road..., Previous Titleholders

Congratulations Ms. Wheelchair Maryland 2008 Denise Thomas. Denise is from Rockville, Maryland. Read the Gazette article on Denise Thomas (PDF format).



Cathy Porter, Ms Wheelchair Maryland 2007

Nov 13th, 2008 | By Michael McGrath | Category: On The Road..., Previous Titleholders

Introducing Ms. Wheelchair Maryland 2007, Cathy Porter. Ms. Porter accepted the crown from her predecessor, Liza Patchel. The crowning took place Saturday evening during an intimate dinner gala at the Doubletree Hotel in Bethesda, Md.



Liza Patchel, Ms Wheelchair Maryland 2006

Nov 13th, 2008 | By Michael McGrath | Category: On The Road..., Previous Titleholders

I am 23 years old and am disabled due to spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy. Recently I decided to compete for Ms. Wheelchair Maryland because I believe it will be a way for me to express my feelings about the lack of exercise facilities and sports outlets for the adults with physical disabilities. I [...]



Joy Limo, Ms Wheelchair Maryland 2005

Nov 13th, 2008 | By Michael McGrath | Category: On The Road..., Previous Titleholders

Introducing Ms. Wheelchair Maryland 2005, Joy Limo. Ms. Limo accepted the crown from her predecessor, Juliette Rizzo of Rockville, MD, the reigning Ms. Wheelchair America. The crowning took place Sunday evening during an intimate dinner gala at the DoubleTree Hotel in Rockville, Maryland. During Ms. Limo’s year-long reign, she will travel the state [...]



Julliette Rizzo, Ms. Wheelchair Maryland 2004

Nov 13th, 2008 | By Michael McGrath | Category: On The Road..., Previous Titleholders

Follow Juliette as she participates in events during her reign as Ms. Wheelchair Maryland.  The events culminate with preparations for and participation in the Ms. Wheelchair America pageant in Richmond, Virginia where a new Ms. Wheelchair America will be selected.  Ms. Wheelchair America 2005 will be crowned at a gala event [...]



Jennifer Rechsteiner, Ms Wheelchair Maryland 2003

Nov 13th, 2008 | By Michael McGrath | Category: On The Road..., Previous Titleholders

Jennifer Rechsteiner is a long-time resident of Bowie, Maryland. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Towson State University and a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Bowie, State University. She works full-time for the U.S. Coast Guard as the Transition/Relocation Program Manager. Jennifer is married to [...]