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At the heart of teaching, helping children grow
For many years, Amy Kindig has devoted her life to helping young children grow and develop. Kindig, of Niles, has been a kindergarten teacher for ...
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Former police officer recalls early days on force
Elwood Hemphill has seen many amazing things in his lifetime. Hemphill, also known as “Bucky,” is a 77-year-old retired police officer for the Niles Police ...
by Jasmine Thompson, Tuesday, March 8, 2011 12:26 am
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A rest well-deserved
Casper Grathwohl has spent most of his life helping people change their lives. Grathwohl is a 76-year-old former judge who, after many years of ruling ...
by Jasmine Thompson, Wednesday, February 23, 2011 12:24 am
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A mother’s love: Parent shares heartache, joy of adoption
Catherine Brown of Benton Harbor always dreamt of someday having children, but something in her life opened other doors for creating the family that she ...
by Jasmine Thompson, Monday, January 31, 2011 8:46 pm
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Former homeless woman starts food pantry in church
A woman was looking for a unique way to give back to the people in the community, so she decided to establish something that would ...
by Jasmine Thompson, Thursday, January 20, 2011 12:04 am
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Coping with cancer
Rashida Jordan has overcame many challenges in her life, but nothing could prepare her for the challenge that she is going through now. Jordan is ...
