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BETTY WRIGHT

“Giving the gift of literacy” was a goal Betty Wright and her late husband Frank Wright had in mind when they established…

Aug 5, 2005 By: jaytennier

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RICHARD SEMMLER

“He’s headed toward half a million,” said John J. Ruffino, executive director of the NVCC Educational Foundation, which puts Semmler in the…

Aug 4, 2005 By: jaytennier

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MALLORY WOOTEN

Two requirements for volunteers and instructors working in the PALS Lab are concern for people and commitment to the importance of education.…

Aug 3, 2005 By: jaytennier

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Pat Zenner

In 1952, Pat Zenner made a personal commitment to help the March of Dimes fight polio, and through the years, she dedicated…

Aug 2, 2005 By: jaytennier

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DONNA WILES & BEAR WILES, CGC, TDI

“ What is a friend?” A single soul in two bodies, “ says Aristotle. Donna Wiles met and became friends after attending…

Aug 1, 2005 By: jaytennier

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LINDA RONDINELLI

In July 2003, Linda Rondinelli gave up her job as a Marketing Analyst to do full-time community service for a year as…

Jul 29, 2005 By: jaytennier

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MINDY STREET

Mindy Street, Miss Auburn , has educated her community about Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.) and implemented a mentoring program to help children…

Jul 28, 2005 By: jaytennier

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BARBARA FRICKE

Barbara Fricke has been volunteering at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital for four and a half years. The fact that she has volunteered…

Jul 27, 2005 By: jaytennier

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THE LYDIA PROJECT, INC.

The Lydia Project provides encouragement and spiritual support to women facing a cancer diagnosis in Augusta. When the diagnosis of cancer is…

Jul 26, 2005 By: jaytennier

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RUTH HARRIS

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, almost 50% of Denver’s female population over the age of 65 lives alone and the majority…

Jul 25, 2005 By: jaytennier

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ERIN LEA TURNER

Erin Lea Turner, 20 years old, is a Communication Arts major at Troy University. She actively demonstrates her sincere passion for the…

Jul 22, 2005 By: jaytennier

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MARION H. BAKER

Let your light shine before men. Each community has someone who helps the poor, cares for the ill, serves the church, supports…

Jul 21, 2005 By: jaytennier

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JOSEPH S. AUBAIN

Joe Aubain is a man who loves his island, his home. He has seen the devastating effect of cruelty on animals in…

Jul 20, 2005 By: jaytennier

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JAY LAPHAM

The leadership of Mr. Jay Lapham manifests itself in his quiet and steadfast commitment to keeping our children protected. Through his dedication…

Jul 19, 2005 By: jaytennier

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ALEX RICHARDVILLE

Every once in a while in life, you cross the path of an individual that just seems to stand out. I have…

Jul 18, 2005 By: jaytennier

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LT. COL. LEES BROOME, USAF RETIRED

Following Col. Lees Broome’s retirement from the USAF, in 1974, he has spent most of his time helping Air Force active duty…

Jul 15, 2005 By: jaytennier

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