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John Woods Carpenter Jr., 88
John Woods Carpenter Jr., 88, of Walloon Lake, Mich., and Orange City, Fla., died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Orange City, Fla., as a result of kidney and heart failure. From birth, he had spent his summers at Walloon Lake and moved there permanently...
Tags: Heart Failure, Peru, Orange City, Malaysia, Social Issues
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Factbox: Groups urge cash, not stuff, for Oklahoma victims
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Disasters such as Monday's tornado that wiped out much of Moore, Oklahoma often prompt people to help victims by collecting goods or launching blood drives, but charitable groups said money, not goods, is the best way to help....Tags: American Red Cross, The Home Depot, United Way , The Salvation Army, Charity
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Ashland Area Rotary celebrates 75th anniversary
Republican & Herald, Pottsville, Pa.The Ashland Area Rotary Club celebrated the 75th anniversary of receiving its charter with a dinner and program Sunday at The Mineshaft Cafe. The dinner celebrated a club that has placed the Rotarian motto, "Service Above Self," in its community...Tags: Politics, Holidays, The Happiest News!, Government, Mining
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At 85, Polio Survivor Joins Rotary To Help Fight Disease
The Hartford CourantPolly Hincks was 85 years old when she decided to join the local Rotary Club. Now 86, the polio survivor was eating dinner at The McAuley retirement community last fall when she met a few members of Rotary International. She learned that the...Tags: New Britain, Health Treatments, Diseases and Illnesses, Flu, Physical Therapy
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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: Politics, Diseases and Illnesses, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Government, National Government
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Rotary Club's Don't Meth with MO program needs public votes for $10,000 prize
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A man from Springfield and his Rotary Club are in the running for a $10,000 prize to aid an effort to keep youngsters from getting hooked on methamphetamine. The money would come from the Safeco Insurance Community Hero contest. John...
Tags: Politics, Methamphetamine (drug), Drugs and Medicines, Education, Safeco Field
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READER SUBMITTED: Annual Farmington Rotary Wine Tasting To Benefit Those In Need
FarmingtonThe Rotary Club of Farmington's annual wine tasting, Wine in the Gardens, is slated for May 30 and will benefit hundreds, perhaps thousands of people in need. "This is what Rotary is all about. Our purpose is to provide public service and much of the...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Politics, Bars and Clubs, Special Olympics, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Taiwan trip a crime culture shock for Danville detective
Danville Register & Bee, Va.Danville Police Detective Anthony Hairston got the opportunity to work with several police departments in Taiwan during a Group Study Exchange Program where he learned a lot of Taiwanese culture and different ways to combat crime. From Feb. 18 until...Tags: Politics, Murder, Interior Policy, Crime, Law and Justice, Taiwan
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City again a playful place, Humana Foundation says
Reading Eagle, Pa.For the second year, Reading is among 217 cities designated Playful City USA for its efforts to give children ample opportunities for play. Reading earned the honor in a national program for KaBOOM! sponsored by the Humana Foundation. KaBOOM! selected...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Monroe County (Pennsylvania), Alzheimer's Disease, Hospitals and Clinics, Harrisburg (Dauphin, Pennsylvania)
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Goliad tour links Indian, Texan cultures for dignitaries
Victoria Advocate, TexasTaking a cue from visions of cowboys and the Old West, Mariam Abraham raised the rifle to eye-level, leaned back with inexperience and fired the first shot. As smoke plumed from the barrel, some cheered, some gasped, but Abraham stood still, beaming...Tags: India
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READER SUBMITTED: Rotary Signature Project Unfolds
East HartfordIn what has become the signature project of her year as President of the East Hartford Rotary Club, Sheryl O'Connor and East Hartford Rotarians will soon present the Town of East Hartford with a new Bookmobile to be used in supplying books and other media...Tags: East Hartford, Skype, Goodwin College, Kolkata (India)
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Rotarians led the fight to eradicate polio
Your health section recently noted that a Hopkins dean was among those who want to eradicate polio ("Hopkins dean joins effort to eradicate polio," April 21). I believe we all ascribe to that hope. My comment comes from the point of view of all the work...
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