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    May 22, 2013 |Column| Petoskey News

  1. Reviewing the News

    50 years ago Baccalaureate for several this Sunday Final activities for many of the schools in the area are getting under way. Melrose school at Walloon Lake will graduate its eighth-graders on May 24. Sen. William G. Milliken will be the commencement...

    Tags: Politics, Human Interest, Detroit Free Press, Freedom of the Press

    2. May 22, 2013 |Story| Daily American

  2. Arnold M. "Arnie" Weidner, 81, Berlin

    Arnold M. “Arnie” Weidner, 81, Berlin, was called from this earth by his heavenly father on May 21, 2013, at Somerset In-Touch Hospice. Born Oct. 31, 1931, in Allegheny Township, he is the son of the late Fred and Amelia (Woida) Weidner. Preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary Sloan; sister Rose Wasylczak, brothers-in-law John Sloan and Rev. Earnest Hale. Survived by brother Ed (Mary) and family, Philadelphia; stepson Gene (Valary) Riel, Ohio; niece Spring Rose (Dennis) McManus, Philadelphia; sister-in-law Gladys (Rodger) Hale, W. Va.; brother-in-law Rev. Clay (Gerry) Sloan, Florida; niece Ruth Ann (James) Moss, Florida; niece Linda (Joe) Meyer, Ohio; other nieces and nephews; and special friends Connie, Leah, and Cindy. A 1949 graduate of Berlin Brothersvalley High School where he was active in FFA as a chapter president, county reporter, and state secretary. A Korean War veteran, he served with the United Nations forces for 16 months during and after the war, he also served as a military policeman. Among his medals were the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Ribbon, the United Nations Medal, ROK Presidential Unit Citation, Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Star, and Korean Occupation Medal. He was discharged as a corporal. After the war, he took a job with General Expressway of Chicago as a tractor-trailer driver until the company relocated. Arnie was a lifelong dairy, beef and grain farmer, a family business in Allegheny Township. He was a life member of Berlin VFW Post 7295, where he served two terms as commander and was also selected as all state commander. Member of Berlin American Legion Post 445 where he served as assistant chaplain. He also served six years as a constable for Allegheny Township Arnie was also often seen at the Lions Clubs, churches, and schools giving speeches on the Korean War and the cause of the war. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin. Viewing from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Glen Savage, Rev. Paul Yanke officiating.  Interment Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, 630 Church Rd., Fairhope, PA 15538.  Graveside Military Honors provided by the Berlin Veterans Home. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
    Arnold M. “Arnie” Weidner, 81, Berlin, was called from this earth by his heavenly father on May 21, 2013, at Somerset In-Touch Hospice. Born Oct. 31, 1931, in Allegheny Township, he is the son of the late Fred and Amelia (Woida) Weidner....

    Tags: American Legion, United Nations, Korean War (1950-1953), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Crime, Law and Justice

    3. May 22, 2013 |Column| Herald Mail

  3. Larry E. Small Scholarship goes to Patterson at HCC

    Hagerstown Community College student Jesse Patterson of Hagerstown recently received the Larry E. Small Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship.
    Hagerstown Community College student Jesse Patterson of Hagerstown recently received the Larry E. Small Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship. Recipients of the scholarship must demonstrate outstanding leadership, be active members of the 5-14 Club, be...

    Tags: Memorial Day, Human Accomplishments, American Legion

    4. May 22, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  4. BBHS student wins $1,000 Bob Borovy Student Citizen of the Year award

    This is a story about Boynton Beach High School student Gloria Roker, winner of the Bob Borovy Student Citizen of the Year award and a $1,000 college scholarship. But, more importantly, it is the story of her sister as well – JayVonna - two...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, University of Florida, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach State College, Teaching and Learning

    5. May 21, 2013 |Column| Orlando Sentinel

  5. The Prospector: Lake Nona's Ryan Sousa puts on show for college scouts

    <span style="font-size: small;">They had already seen the film.</span>
    Orlando Sentinel
    They had already seen the film. So witnessing what receiver Ryan Sousa could do on the football field was more of just satisfying curiosity for most of the 20-plus college football recruiters on hand at Lake Nona’s spring game against Orlando...

    Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, University of California, Los Angeles, Rutgers University, Football, Sports

    6. May 21, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  6. Akron offers Brandon Moore, another of Sanford Seminole Moore brothers

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    Orlando Sentinel
      It wouldn’t be right if there wasn’t a Moore wearing a football jersey at Sanford Seminole High. This football season at Seminole, Brandon Moore, a 6-0, 165-pound rising sophomore, will make it six straight years that assistant coach Ron...

    Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, Dallas Cowboys, National Football League, Brandon Moore, Atlanta Falcons

    7. May 21, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  7. Martinsburg High grads 'must never forget where our path started'

    Martinsburg High School graduates, their families and faculty were forced to evacuate the Butcher Center at Shepherd University Tuesday night when the second of two fire alarms went off moments before the commencement ceremony was to begin.
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    Martinsburg High School graduates, their families and faculty were forced to evacuate the Butcher Center at Shepherd University Tuesday night when the second of two fire alarms went off moments before the commencement ceremony was to begin. Campus police...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Teaching and Learning, Graduation, Science and Technology, Financial Aid

    8. May 21, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  8. Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones to help open Wildwater Kingdom season

    From nearly drowning as a child to becoming an Olympic swimmer, two-time gold medalist Cullen Jones knows firsthand the importance of learning to swim.
    From nearly drowning as a child to becoming an Olympic swimmer, two-time gold medalist Cullen Jones knows firsthand the importance of learning to swim. On Saturday, he will discuss water safety with children and talk about his experience swimming for...

    Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, Empire State Building, North Carolina State Wolfpack, Swimming, 2012 Summer Olympics

    9. May 21, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  9. Hagerty sophomore CB-WR Matt Jones nets first offer from Akron

    <span style="font-size: small;">Former Florida State All-American Terrell Buckley made <strong>Matt Jones</strong>&rsquo; night on Friday.</span>
    Orlando Sentinel
    Former Florida State All-American Terrell Buckley made Matt Jones’ night on Friday. After Hagerty finished its spring game against Sanford Seminole, Buckley, now an assistant coach at the University of Akron, pulled the sophomore cornerback/wide...

    Tags: Florida State Seminoles, University of Akron, Football, Sports

    10. May 21, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Memorial Day plans in Glenview and Northbrook

    When he was surrounded by Germans on the battle field, Arthur Rento imagined he would meet the fate of many other fallen American soldiers.
    When he was surrounded by Germans on the battle field, Arthur Rento imagined he would meet the fate of many other fallen American soldiers. "I thought was never going to make it home," said Rento, a World War II veteran who now resides in Glenview But...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Festive Events, Human Interest, Orange County Regional History Center, Schools

    11. May 21, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Vernon Hills teen wins Thiel entrepreneur award

    Dropping out of college doesn't have to be a career setback. Just ask Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg &#8212; or Kevin Wang.
    Dropping out of college doesn't have to be a career setback. Just ask Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg — or Kevin Wang. Wang, 18, a Vernon Hills native and graduate of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, is among this year's 22 recipients of...

    Tags: PayPal, Inc., Colleges and Universities, Business, Science and Technology, Startups

    12. May 21, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  12. Chicago classical music ensemble Dal Niente gets fierce

    A couple of years ago Ensemble Dal Niente trumpeted its mission as presenting "the fiercest music of recent decades." The Chicago-based group of super-musicians still focuses on championing, commissioning and performing some of the most uncompromising scores being written today, but lately has been fine-tuning its modus operandi to bring a wider spectrum of listeners into the fold.
    A couple of years ago Ensemble Dal Niente trumpeted its mission as presenting "the fiercest music of recent decades." The Chicago-based group of super-musicians still focuses on championing, commissioning and performing some of the most uncompromising...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Colleges and Universities, Music Industry, Entertainment Events

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