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Franklin County's career center hosts open house Saturday
roxann.miller@herald-mail.comFranklin County’s career and technology center will showcase the school’s $14 million renovation and expansion during a day-long open house Saturday. The open house at the newly named CareerTech is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the...Tags: Students, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Colleges and Universities, Teaching and Learning, Medical Specialization
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'Memorial Day Pignic' to feature 45 to 60 professional barbecue teams
Washington County will play host to a professional barbecue competition Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26, at Fort Ritchie in Cascade. Dubbed “The Memorial Day Pignic,” the competition will feature 45 to 60 professional barbecue teams...Tags: Memorial Day, Beef Brisket, Human Interest
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Ronald Appleyard, 62
Ronald Appleyard, 62, of Charles Town, W.Va., died Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, following an illness. His wife of 27 years, JoAnn, was by his side. Born June 11, 1950, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was one of six children of the late Violet and William Appleyard....Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Brooklyn (New York City), Vietnam War (1955-1975), U.S. Army
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Make-A-Wish Foundation grants $2,200 shopping spree for Waynesboro boy
alnotarianni@aol.comTwelve-year-old Shahzeb Ahmed arrived at Best Buy in a black stretch limousine. His top-hat-clad driver rolled out a red carpet to lead him indoors, where Shahzeb was greeted by a personal shopping assistant, employee applause, a welcome sign and...Tags: Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Nintendo DS, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Apple MacBook Pro, Leukemia
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Celebrity calendar: A guide to celeb appearances in Chicago
Want to know which celebrities are coming to Chicago? Here's a list of upcoming appearances -- from concerts and book signings to charity events and red carpets -- in and around the city. And if you know about an appearance that isn't listed below,...
Tags: Ke$ha, Kevin Smith, Celebrities, Blake Shelton, Beverly Johnson
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READER SUBMITTED: Make-A-Wish Seeks Community Support To Make Spa Wish Come True
Rocky HillMake-A-Wish Connecticut is seeking the support of the Rocky Hill and surrounding Hartford Metropolitan area to make a teenage boy's Therapeutic Spa Wish come true. Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to...Tags: Rocky Hill, Human Interest, Personal Service, Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut)
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READER SUBMITTED: Fourth Annual M.J. Petretto Foundation Golf Classic, June 10, To Benefit Make-A-Wish Connecticut
ClintonThe Fourth Annual M.J. Petretto Foundation Golf Classic will take place June 10 at the Clinton Country Club in Clinton, to benefit Make-A-Wish Connecticut as well as other local charities. The mission of Make-A-Wish is to grant the wishes of children with...Tags: Golf, Media Industry, Retirement Planning Services, Sports
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Video: Eight-year-old gets wish, scores 4 goals vs. Timbers
The Oregonian reports: Eight-year-old kidney cancer patient Atticus Lane-Dupre and his teammates got a chance to scrimmage against the Portland Timbers through the Make-A-Wish Oregon program Wednesday. Lane-Dupre scored four goals to lead The Green...
Tags: Renal cell carcinoma
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8-year-old boy gets wish granted to play soccer against Portland Timbers MLS team
cbrewer@schurz.comPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - After missing his team's final soccer match last season because of cancer treatment, 8-year-old Atticus Lane-Dupre made sure his teammates were in on his wish to scrimmage against the Portland Timbers. On Wednesday, the Timbers...Tags: Portland Timbers, Soccer, Major League Soccer, Sports
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Costa Mesa High's Dasca named 'Cheerleader of the Year'
Costa Mesa High senior Alyssa Dasca admitted being nervous just before trying out to be a cheerleader for UC San Diego this past weekend. The three-day tryout didn't seem so intimidating to Dasca, the Mustangs' cheer captain. The stress really came from...
Tags: University of California, San Diego, Awards and Prizes, Human Interest
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The Shield builds on its main event status on WWE Raw
What a difference a week makes. It's not like the members of The Shield weren't already on an upward trajectory to main event status. But, when you get to interact with The Undertaker to the degree the trio did last week in WWE, that's a game changer....
Tags: WrestleMania, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Human Interest
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READER SUBMITTED: Annual "Run For Someone" 5K Walk/Fun Run At UConn To Take Place May 4, For Make-A-Wish
MansfieldThe "Wishmakers on Campus" at the University of Connecticut are hosting the annual "Run for Someone" 3k/5k Walk/Fun Run again this year on May 4. There will be a 5K track for those who wish to run, and a 3K track for those who would like to come out for a...Tags: University of Connecticut, Colleges and Universities, Education, Human Interest, Storrs
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