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So long, Sandy
For the most part, Hancock was spared much damage from Superstorm Sandy. Yes, there were a few trees down, but early predictions of loss of power did not materialize. Our local officials did open a shelter at the Hancock Fire Hall, staffed by...Tags: Anglicanism, Religious Festivals, American Cancer Society, Religion and Belief, Holidays
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Tamarac Mayor Beth Talabisco's story of survival
Sun SentinelNovember will mark two years for me as a cancer survivor. This last May, hosting the Tamarac Relay for Life event and having the survivor sash placed on me, then walking the first lap as a survivor — the magnitude of what I, and others, have been...Tags: Tamarac, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Health Treatments, Mastectomy, Lymphatic System
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Kathy Chapman's story or survival
Sun SentinelShortly after a friend of mine was diagnosed with breast cancer, I performed a manual exam on myself and felt a lump. I scheduled an appointment for a mammogram, and the news was not good. After the exam and mammogram, my worst fears were realized. I...Tags: Deerfield Beach, Health Treatments, Biotechnology, Hospitals and Clinics, Human Interest
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Local Relay for Life kicks off
Staff WriterBright purple ribbons symbolizing hope for those affected by cancer are popping up all around the community as the American Cancer Society begins preparing for its 2013 Relay for Life event. A lively kickoff for Relay for Life El Centro was held at...Tags: American Cancer Society, Human Interest, Cancer
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Relay for Life in Glendale raises $85,000 for cancer research
More than 900 people took part in the American Cancer Society’s 9th annual Relay for Life at the Scholl Canyon baseball fields in Glendale this weekend, helping to raise $85,000 for cancer research. At least one member of each team remained in...
Tags: American Cancer Society, Cancer
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17,000 rubber ducks, water and a roughly $85K haul in Glendale
Glendale Kiwanis hosted their eighth annual Duck Splash on Saturday, an event in which participants “adopt” thousands of rubber ducks to raise money for dozens of local organizations. For $5 each, locals adopted about 17,000 rubber ducks to...
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El Centro, Imperial paint towns purple for cancer awareness
The new season for the Relay for Life event has started with hundreds of purple bows appearing around the cities of El Centro and Imperial. From Monday to Saturday, local volunteers have and will place bows to generate interest for the kickoff ceremony...Tags: Cancer
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Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce to honor local leaders
Aldo Mascheroni and Mercy Velazquez will be named Man and Woman of the Year at the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce's annual recognition banquet on Oct. 25. A host of others will also be honored at the event, which starts at 6 p.m. at the La Cañada...Tags: Human Interest, Caspian Services Incorporated
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Stanford doctors' office shows off underwear, raises money to fight breast cancer
ben@theinteriorjournal.comThe fence outside the doctors’ offices of Bates, Miller and Sims at Fort Logan Hospital is looking a little sexier during October, with hundreds of bras on display for the passing traffic to see. This is the second year the doctors’ office...Tags: Charity, Breast Cancer, Human Interest
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Photo contest winners
Hancock Mayor Dan Murphy announced the winners of the seventh annual Hancock Area Photo Contest at a reception at Hancock’s War Memorial Library Saturday. David Perry, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., won the best in show award and the $100 grand prize...Tags: Music, Human Interest, Music Industry, Christianity, Entertainment
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Britton businesses keep governor busy at Capital for a Day
Were South Dakota voters to approve a one-cent sales tax increase next month to better fund education, the expected $180 million that would be raised would be split between K-12 education and Medicaid programs, Daugaard said. The state will have to...Tags: Waterford, Government, Executive Branch, Regional Authority, Medicaid
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Tractor speaks volumes for man of few words
Irwin Symens has a pink tractor, and he's proud. “One person even said you'd never dream of a farmer that had guts enough to paint a tractor pink,” said Symens, 75, of Amherst. Symens had the custom pink paint job ordered in May to honor his...
Tags: Breast Cancer, Vehicles, Human Interest, Mastectomy, Cancer
Oct 31, 2012
|Column| Herald Mail
Oct 26, 2012
|Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Oct 20, 2012
|Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Oct 14, 2012
|Story| Imperial Valley Press Online
Oct 15, 2012
|Story| Glendale News Press
Oct 15, 2012
|Story| Glendale News Press
Oct 13, 2012
|Story| Imperial Valley Press Online
Oct 12, 2012
|Story| Glendale News Press
Oct 10, 2012
|Story| Interior Journal
Oct 10, 2012
|Column| Herald Mail
Oct 3, 2012
|Story| Aberdeen News
Oct 5, 2012
|Story| Aberdeen News
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