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Supertramp singer, musician comes to Luhrs
amyc@herald-mail.comRoger Hodgson started playing music and writing songs when he was just 12 years old. He was in his first band a few years later, and founded the internationally-known rock band Supertramp before he was 20. Yet, more than 40 years later at age 62, he...Tags: Concerts, Entertainment, Music Industry, Tourism and Leisure, Travel
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Violet P. Golden
janeth@herald-mail.comViolet Golden and her husband, John Robert “Bob” Golden, raised their seven children in a modest home in Hancock, near an orchard and within walking distance to downtown Hancock, since Violet never drove. Their home was a gathering place...Tags: Mack Trucks, Inc., Christianity, World War II (1939-1945), Religion and Belief, American Heart Association
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Hagerstown Rotarians hear update on polio
Members of the Hagerstown Rotary Club recently attended the Rotary International District 7350 and 7370 combined annual Rotary Foundation dinner at the Ramada Inn and Conference Center in State College. Rotarians were welcomed by 7350 District Gov....Tags: Vaccines, Whooping Cough, Health, Politics, Executive Branch
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Center for Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine awards two $1,000 scholarships
Each year, the Center for Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine gives scholarship awards to two local high school seniors for $1,000 each. The awards are based upon applications and essays that each student submits to the center. This year’s winners...Tags: Washington County, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Politics, Washington County (Maryland), Human Interest
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Five for your planner: Tuesday, Oct. 25
1. Mummers time
Annual Alasatia Mummers Parade begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. The route is along North Potomac Street and South Potomac Street, downtown Hagerstown. Local floats, bands and individual costumed mummers. For ticketed seating, call 301-...Tags: Entertainment, Haunted Houses (attractions), Halloween, Music
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READER SUBMITTED: MidState Medical Center Receives Prestigious International Recognition As Baby-Friendly Birth Facility
MeridenMidState Medical Center is pleased to announce that it has been named a Baby-Friendly birth facility. For the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative ("BFHI"), a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Politics, Health Organizations, International Organizations
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End of smallpox
Although polio has been reduced to its lowest level in history, three countries still have polio transmission — Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Last year 223 polio cases were reported. So far in 2013 there have been 19 cases, according to the...Tags: Vaccines, Disease Prevention, Politics, Drugs and Medicines, National Government
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Man celebrates birthday with fundraiser
An Aberdeen man wants to use his birthday to raise money for an immunization project. Glenn Jakober, who will turn 70 on May 23, is raising funds to support Kiwanis International's efforts to eliminate maternal neonatal tetanus in developing countries....Tags: Vaccines, Tetanus, Disease Prevention, Drugs and Medicines, Diseases and Illnesses
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USAID develops a bad reputation among some foreign leaders
WASHINGTON — When Bolivian President Evo Morales expelled the U.S. Agency for International Development from his impoverished country last week, he complained that Washington "still has a mentality of domination and submission" in the region. It...
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READER SUBMITTED: Tibetan Buddhist Center Will Bless Friendly Animals Of All Sizes
ReddingThe Tibetan Buddhist Center for Universal Peace (DNKL), who recently co-hosted the Dalai Lama's visit to Connecticut, will host an Animal Blessing under the spiritual direction of Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa. The Animal Blessing will take place on...Tags: Buddhism, Dalai Lama, Belief and Faith, Religion and Belief, Animals
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Kids of Character: Frank Racedo
Frank Racedo Age: 11 School: Coral Cove Elementary in Miramar Grade: Fifth Hometown: Miramar Trait: Kindness Frank has strong motivation and instinct for doing good deeds, from intervening in bullying situations to helping with homework. He...Tags: Colombia, Education, Health and Safety at School, Teaching and Learning, The Happiest News!
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Scholarship Awards Breakfast: Corona del Mar
Troy Bolus GPA: 4.5 School Activities/Clubs: track, Photography Club Community: peer tutor, Illumination Foundation Awards/Honors: Most Valuable Player varsity track 2012, Best Varsity Jumper 2010-11 Hobbies/Interests: guitar, golf, skiing,...Tags: Arts and Culture, Biology, Manufacturing and Engineering, Religion and Belief, Chemistry
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