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Sweating for Catie: Zumbathon raises money to help fund cystic fibrosis research
crystal.schelle@herald-mail.comCatie Breslin is living proof there have been advances in cystic fibrosis research. When she was born, the average age a person with CF expected to live was age 18. Today, it's 37. That's why the 21-year-old Hagerstown native is hoping that people...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Chemical Industry, Research, Religion and Belief, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Salem Avenue students participate in simulated Congressional hearings
Fifth-graders at Salem Avenue Elementary participated in the “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution” simulated Congressional hearings April 25. The simulated hearing is an authentic, performance-based assessment in which students...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Education, Students, Judges
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Jan "Scott" Frey
janeth@herald-mail.comJan “Scott” Frey, known for his love of boating, hunting, fishing and golf, is remembered by his family and friends as a “true Eastern Shoreman at heart.” Treasured family memories include days and weeks spent on their boat,...Tags: University of Baltimore, Lisle, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), Holidays
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Shoot for a Cure in Keedysville to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Local sportsmen and women will gather Nov. 9 at Actors Hill in Keedysville for Shoot for a Cure to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Event Chairwoman Linda Gossweiler has been raising funds for cystic fibrosis for almost 20 years and is excited...Tags: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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Betty J. Suder, 74
Betty Jane Suder, 74, of Clear Spring, Md., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. Born Aug. 27, 1937, in Hancock, Md., she was the daughter of the late Paul Howard Myers and Maria Elizabeth Divelbliss Myers. She was preceded in death by her husband...Tags: American Heart Association, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Funeral Parlor and Crematorium, Charles Street
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Repp, Goge receive Wiebel scholarships
The Russ Wiebel Memorial Athletic Scholarship was awarded to Devin Ray Repp of Clear Spring High School and Ashley Leigh Goge of Williamsport High. The scholarships are for $500 each. The scholarship is named for Wiebel, a longtime high school and...Tags: Financial Aid, High Schools, Schools, Teaching and Learning, Politics
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Five for your planner: Tuesday, March 13
1. Dancing to find a cure
Bowl for the Cure Benefit Dance, will be Saturday, March 17, at Next Dimensions, 132 Old National Pike, south of Funkstown. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; dinner at 7:30 p.m., dancing follows. Dance benefits Susan G. Komen for...Tags: Crossroads, Music, Roxbury, Dance, Concerts
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Coach's novel tells true story
aaron.saunders@herald-mail.comTyler Moore was more than a young man living with cystic fibrosis. He was a wrestler, a student at Harpers Ferry Junior High, and in Malcolm Ater’s novel, “Tyler’s Mountain Magic” — he was an inspiration. Ater of...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, High School Sports, Health, Lungs and Airways, Amazon.com Inc.
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Poor weather had little affect on walk to benefit cystic fibrosis programs and research
More than 300 walkers participated Saturday afternoon in the annual Great Strides Walk to benefit cystic fibrosis programs and research. About $45,000 was raised at the walk at Veterans Park, said Paula Kriner, chairwoman for the Washington County area...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Health, Lungs and Airways, Washington (U.S. state), Human Body
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Fishing trip good therapy for teen with cystic fibrosis
The first fish that Yan Andrade ever caught was a 17-pound jack crevalle that would have tested a much more experienced angler. But the 16-year-old has never been one to back away from a fight. Slightly built and weighing only 87 pounds, but...
Tags: Travel, Deerfield Beach, Health Treatments, Lifestyle and Leisure, Personal Service
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Kirk Tracy Gisi
Kirk Tracy Gisi, 56, Rapid City, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Countryside Church in Spearfish with Pastor Bob Totino officiating. Kirk was...
Tags: National Hot Rod Association, Human Interest, Hospitals and Clinics
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A Mom's Mission To Get Early Screening For The Disease That Has Devastated Her Son's Life
Every few minutes, Jean Kelley touches her son's shoulder or knee as she speaks directly to him. "In your very quiet way, you make a big impact, Brian," says this Branford mom as her 24-year-old turns his head and moves his eyes. She's sure he can...
Tags: Middlefield, Symptoms
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