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Cooler heads should prevail in JFK-Trail dispute
The JFK 50-Mile Ultramarathon is on the brink of its 50th year of existence. Celebrating President Kennedy's commitment to fitness, the event has brought thousands of runners to the hills and hollows of Washington County, including a 13-mile stretch on...Tags: John F. Kennedy, Running, Road Running
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Mail Call - Dec. 14
“Man up and raise taxes, Chambersburg caller? Forget it. Every time Republicans have agreed to tax increases with promises of future spending cuts, those cuts never, ever happen. You want more revenue, install a corporate flat tax everybody pays,...Tags: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Social Security, Theft, Career and Workplace, Republican Party
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Mail Call - Dec. 16
“I just wanted to say how much we enjoyed the big holiday breakfast with Santa in Clear Spring this past Saturday. My husband and kids, we attended, and we really had a fun holiday event. So I want to thank who all and everyone who was involved with...Tags: St. Louis Rams, Houston Texans, Social Security, Cleveland Browns, Politics
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Mail Call - Dec. 21
“A recent Mail Call entry stated that federal employees work 20 years and can then retire. I was very pleased to read this; apparently, I could have retired four years ago. Actually, federal employees can’t retire until they are, at a minimum,...Tags: Christmas, Michele Bachmann, Republican Party, Jesus Christ, Government
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Mail Call - Dec. 27
“A reduced federal budget would be easy to achieve. Find the right percentage amount and cut everyone that amount. The Republicans, however, are pursuing the route of using their hit list. Do you like clean air and water? They don’t. Do you...Tags: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Montgomery County (Maryland), Pension and Welfare, Frederick County (Virginia), Middletown
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Weekend calendar - Feb. 11
Trainfest Winter 2012 Model train sale for railroading and model railroading. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Washington County Agriculture Education Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, south of Hagerstown. $4; free for ages younger than 12. Call 301-800-9829, email...Tags: Arts, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Dan Wilson, Trinity United Church of Christ, Arts and Culture
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Faith fuels Hagerstown man through JFK 50 Mile
davem@herald-mail.comAs a runner, Gil Crumrine draws much of his motivation from his faith in God. The Hagerstown man has made several mission trips to Africa, and recalls that his fastest times in the JFK 50 Mile came after his first trip to the country in 2005. Not only...Tags: Gerald Ford, Track and Field, Travel, Trips and Vacations, Marathon
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First-timer challenging himself to run JFK 50 Mile
richardb@herald-mail.comJim Hennigan has been training since July for his first attempt at the JFK 50 Mile, and the 36-year-old is realistic about his expectations. “I’m not going to win this race, but I am going to challenge myself,” he said. “For me,...Tags: Salt, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Marathon, Health
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Pa. woman started running as a teen and hasn't stopped since
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comEditor's note: This is the third story in a five-part series about some of the people who will compete in the JFK 50 Mile ultramarathon Saturday in Washington County. The event takes participants from Boonsboro to Williamsport along paved roads, the... -
JFK course record to be under attack
andrewm@herald-mail.com5 hours, 46 minutes, 22 seconds. Few marks in the sport of ultramarathon running are as hallowed as Eric Clifton’s winning time from the 1994 JFK 50 Mile. No one had run the course any faster before, and no one has run it any faster since. The...Tags: Awards and Prizes, Everest (music group), Marathon, Boston Marathon
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JFK 50 Mile participants inspire man to try it himself
andrews@herald-mail.comEditor's note: This is the fourth story in a five-part series about some of the people who will compete in the JFK 50 Mile ultramarathon Saturday in Washington County. Waylan Showe's approach to running long distances is far from regimented. A few years... -
Former Goretti student returns to his roots to run JFK 50 Mile
dan.dearth@herald-mail.comEditor's note: This is the final story in a five-part series about some of the people who will compete today in the JFK 50 Mile ultramarathon in Washington County. Brian Leach is returning to his roots for a dose of punishment. The 1988 graduate of St....
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