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Region 4 Lions work together to assist student who is blind
In January 2013, Sue Davis from the PA Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (BBVS), contacted Lions Zone Chairman Rob Stemple from Lions District 14M to see if the Lions could assist a student at Shade Elementary School. Davis indicated that 4th...
Tags: Blindness, Somerset County (Pennsylvania)
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Reinking, Thodos reveal inspirational story of Helen Keller
"The White City," Ann Reinking and Melissa Thodos' previous dance, dealt with the blackness of the soul — a glittering world's exhibition tainted by serial murder and mayoral assassination. There's paradox, too, at the center of their new venture,...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Ann Reinking, Movies, Patty Duke, Dance
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Love Notes: So many differences, all so irrelevant
Janice Patterson remembers calling her mother to announce she was engaged. There wasn't much excitement on the other end of the line. "She said, 'Well, I'll tell your father. It's your life,' Janice recalls. "Then she said, 'I have to get off the...
Tags: Liver Disease, Rogers Park, Weddings, University of Chicago, Family
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White cane question
Question: I made a contribution to the Lions for White Cane Day last week. What is it and what do the Lions do with the contributions? Answer: White Cane Day occurs every year on Oct. 15. Typically, the president issues a proclamation to that effect....Tags: Glaucoma, Physical Conditions, Diabetes, Blindness, Religion and Belief
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Lions Club works locally, globally
Aberdeen Lions ClubFred Rist is the "Growler Editor" for the Aberdeen Lions Club, working on the club's website and newsletter. Just a few weeks ago, Lions all over the U.S. received their monthly LION magazine. It contains the amazing story of Lions Clubs all over the...Tags: Diabetes, Habitat for Humanity International
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Smithsburg Lions recycle eyeglasses
ln 1925, Helen Keller challenged Lions to be “knights of blind in the crusade against darkness” during the association’s international convention. Today, Lions Clubs are recognized for their service to the blind and vision impaired....
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Letters to the Editor - June 21
American pit bulls have been mischaracterized To the editor: It is hard to believe that in this day that people can be so misinformed about any subject. Some have said that American pit bulls were originally bred for dog fighting. Well, that is not the...Tags: Animals
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“Dance Moms” recap: A Tale of [Those] Two [Other] Studios
Channel Guide MagazineI'm troubled, Dance Moms Nation. No, not about the overall feeling of discord and dread that seems to have permeated Pittsburgh. No, not about the conspicuous lack off attention my beloved Ohio sign is getting thus far. Not even about how much sleep... -
Bigger things await Central graduates
jnatalie-lees@aberdeennews.comDiplomas were awarded to about 260 graduating seniors during commencement at Central High School on Sunday. It was time to celebrate efforts that led to accomplishments, said Ariadne West, class salutatorian, in her speech to the graduates. She said...Tags: Schools, Education, Graduation, Colleges and Universities, Entertainment
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Oscars by the Numbers
LA Times MagazineSurprising stats from the most famous awards show of them all... -
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"Survivor" Recap: Bum-Puzzled
WDBJ7 BloggerErik, James, and now the Manono tribe are all members of the dumbest game moves of Survivor Hall of Fame. Congratulations, your prize is forever shame. Before I write on that move, let’s review this episode. The women are on a roll. They won the...Tags: Human Interest
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