Neighbors of a slain Eatonton couple attending a community meeting over the weekend thought theyd be the ones asking the questions.

They didnt know theyd be on the receiving end of a questionnaire prepared by the FBIs behavioral science unit. More than 50 investigators, including nearly two dozen federal agents, were on hand for Saturdays meeting.

We werent questioning people as suspects, Sheriff Howard Sills said Monday, but we might develop one out of it.

Investigators quizzed more than 200 of Russell and Shirley Dermonds neighbors in the Great Waters community about their security cameras and maintenance workers, among other things. Sills said everyone complied, save for a few people with prior engagements. Further interviews are possible, he said.

Two fishermen recovered the body of 87-year-old Shirley Dermond missing for two weeks Friday afternoon near Wallace Dam in Lake Oconee. She had been dumped in one of the deepest parts of the lake but was discovered hung up in the tree line. Her 88-year-old husbands decapitated body was found May 6 in the garage of the couples home, located about 80 miles southeast of Atlanta.

Investigators had hoped to locate Russell Dermonds head near where his wifes body had been discarded. But Department of Natural Resources rangers canvassing the area over the weekend turned up nothing and have suspended the search pending new leads.

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LOS ANGELES Thousands of spectators gathered in Los Angeles for what is known as the worlds largest high school science research competition.

This year's Intel International Science and Engineering fair in Los Angeles drew 1,700 students from around the globe to compete for $5 million in awards and scholarships.

Zarin Rahman, 17 was among the finalists. She submitted a study suggesting a link between the use of electronic devices and problems with weight management and sleep deprivation.

The award doesnt really matter to me," she noted, "but then, people will know who I am, read my project, and then I can spread my message and research more than I have been already."

Teacher Judith Vasquez, who was on a field trip with students, hopes they will be inspired to pursue careers in math and science, especially the young women.

Because science typically tends to be more of a boy thing," she explained. "Theyre more geared towards it and we want them to be exposed equally exposed to everything."

Students compete in a variety of categories: behavioral sciences, medicine, and physics to name a few. Often times, ideas presented here become reality.

Twenty percent of the students who come here have already gotten a patent for their work or theyve applied for patents," noted said Wendy Hawkins, Intel executive director. "So theyre intending of going back and make these things real.

One of those students is 15-year-old finalist Miriam Demasi. After reading about a 2003 earthquake that leveled a small town in Iran, she developed a new building material. She said her product is cheaper, stronger, and has a higher insulation value, which will result in less deforestation.

I havent implemented it yet but with the help of an aid organization getting it known to those people, I believe they would adopt it readily, she said.

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Student of the Year

Audrey Ewer was announced April 30 as the San Jacinto College Dual Credit/Early College Admission Student of the Year. Ewer, who will graduate from First Baptist Christian Academy this month, will simultaneously earn her Associates Degree from SJC with the completion of 70 semester hours. She is on track to complete a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science at the University of Houston Clear Lake in May of 2015. Her future plans include a Masters degree in Behavioral Science followed by a doctorate in Anthropology. Carrying a weighted high school GPA of 5.16, Ewer has earned a perfect 4.0 at both SJC and UHCL. At the awards ceremony she was commended by her SJC English professor for her consistent ability to elevate the level of class discussion and to produce thoughtful and well-written papers. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Psi Beta, and the Honors Program at SJC.Ewer has been offered academic scholarships from various universities in excess of 185,000. A resident of Friendswood, she is the daughter of Chad Ewer and Deniss Edwards.

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