Sanderson

Kind strangers already have helped Joe Sanderson keep his job. Now they're helping him go to Disney World. The 20-year-old Millersville resident has overcome physical and mental disabilities to become a paid employee at the Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center. After an article last year in The Sun detailed how budget cuts would eliminate his position, donations poured in from people who were inspired by his good spirits and ingenuity. Now, after learning that Sanderson loves roller coasters, officials at Premier Rides Inc., a Millersville-based theme park designer and manufacturing company, have organized a weeklong trip to Orlando, Fla., with free passes to Disney and Universal Studios theme parks.

On February 19, 2005, FRANK JOSEPH MILES, beloved husband of Leona Miles (nee Kotowski), loving father of James C. Miles, dear brother of Eva Yans, Louise Sanderson and Rita Albertson. Friends may call at the family owned EVANS CHAPEL OF MEMORIES-PARKVILLE from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Tuesday. A funeral liturgy will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church on Wednesday at 11 A.M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Park.

Ask coach John Tucker why the Thunder got swept by Philadelphia in the National Lacrosse League championship series, and he'll give you a simple reply: goaltending.So swiftly exit Derek Collins and enter Chris Sanderson.In its biggest off-season move, the Thunder traded Collins, last year's starter, and drafted Sanderson in the first round as the league's fourth overall pick."In our opinion, it was the difference between the championship and second place," Tucker said. "And we knew we had to address that."

Ask coach John Tucker why the Thunder got swept by Philadelphia in the National Lacrosse League championship series, and he'll give you a simple reply: goaltending.So swiftly exit Derek Collins and enter Chris Sanderson.In its biggest off-season move, the Thunder traded Collins, last year's starter, and drafted Sanderson in the first round as the league's fourth overall pick.``In our opinion, it was the difference between the championship and second place,'' Tucker said. ``And we knew we had to address that.

Little eyes watched intently as Joseph Sanderson began measuring the amount of trash the third-grade class had left from its last lunch at Arlington ECHO Outdoor Education Center's cafeteria. Although he can't move his malformed hands, he lifted a small trash bucket with his arms and placed it on a small scale. He checked the scale and quietly announced the results. Minutes later, a smile lighted up his thin face as the class yelled, "Thank you" in unison. "He's really very good," said Stephen G. Barry, the center's coordinator of outdoor and environmental education as he watched Sanderson wheel away the metal cart holding the scale and the trash.

Little eyes watched intently as Joseph Sanderson began measuring the amount of trash the third-grade class had left from its last lunch at Arlington ECHO Outdoor Education Center's cafeteria. Although he can't move his malformed hands, he lifted a small trash bucket with his arms and placed it on a small scale. He checked the scale and quietly announced the results. Minutes later, a smile lighted up his thin face as the class yelled, "Thank you" in unison. "He's really very good," said Stephen G. Barry, the center's coordinator of outdoor and environmental education as he watched Sanderson wheel away the metal cart holding the scale and the trash.

There's a loose ball in front of the goal and it's a race between Virginia goalkeeper Chris Sanderson and Princeton attackman Jon Hess. But here comes Cavaliers sophomore defenseman Ryan Curtis.Trying to level Hess, Curtis accidentally slams into Sanderson. The full-force hit separates Sanderson's shoulder and adds to Curtis' ferocious reputation.Compare him to a mad dog linebacker. Actually, just compare him to his father, Mike Curtis, a Baltimore Colt from 1965 to 1975 known for his brutal play.

A year ago, Joe Sanderson inspired an outpouring of charity. The disabled teenager was about to lose a part-time job that made him feel useful and accepted, working among schoolchildren at an Anne Arundel County nature-education center. Then strangers donated nearly $25,000 to maintain his job at Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center after reading about his plight in The Sun in August. Today, the Old Mill High School student who was disfigured by a genetic disorder and abandoned by his parents at age 6 has taken on the role of benefactor.

Angels: Pitcher Scott Sanderson, who started the season on the disabled list, left in the fourth inning with a strained right groin.Tigers: Starter Clint Sodowsky failed to get out of the second inning for his second straight start, allowing five runs in 1 1/3 innings. His ERA rose to 9.78. In his previous start at Seattle on April 18, Sodowsky was knocked out without retiring a batter in a six-run second.Pub Date: 4/25/96