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A Symbol of Friendship
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“Never throw out the beet juice.” This homespun wisdom offered by Lawrence Dollman to his neighbors symbolizes his simple lifestyle and the friendships he forged late in life.
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Giving Thanks
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The day before Thanksgiving Al and Pat Harmann embarked on a family tradition. They gave their three adult children and their spouses a gift.
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Big in Children's Lives
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Serving a role in his family's foundation was a natural progression for Andrew MccAoidh Jergens. His late father, Andrew Nicholes Jergens, established The Andrew Jergens Foundation in 1962 and he become involved soon after.
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Dorothy - We hardly knew you
on May 1, 2010 in
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People on her street remembered Dorothy G. Klasen as a kind and generous neighbor who mowed her own lawn and raked her own leaves until she was no longer able. Her kindness was returned by other neighbors who helped her stay in her own home until just a few weeks before she died.
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Lifted by Our Community
on May 1, 2010 in
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The seeds of Iva Brown and Bertha Lacey Jones' friendship were planted in 1960. Bertha was a young newlywed, new to Cincinnati; Iva a college student at the University of Cincinnati. They met through the Sigma Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha {AKA) Sorority.
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Her Bills Exceeded Her Pay
on May 1, 2010 in
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As a nurse, Mary Ann worked 40 hours a week and overtime whenever she could. She always paid her bills on time and helped to take care of her extended family. Then she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Children Shine at New School
on May 1, 2010 in
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Millvale/South Cumminsville has a high foreclosure rate and widespread poverty. But it also has a beautiful new school, the Ethel M. Taylor Academy, where staff and community members are striving for change with the creation of a community learning center.
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Vandalism brings out the best in people
on May 1, 2010 in
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Celine Quinn was devastated. The elementary school librarian had used a Learning Links grant to build a bird sanctuary at the school. Over spring break, vandals had destroyed the Lincoln Elementary sanctuary.
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Almost 100 With Youth on Her Mind: Maggie Moore
on May 1, 2010 in
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Maggie Moore’s attorney still gets requests from charities asking to renew his client’s gifts. This isn’t surprising. His memory of his client of 50-some years is, “she was a good soul.”
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