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Baskets for Darius: West Middle School drawing is Feb. 10
Raffle raises money to research Muscular Dystrophy
After viewing the documentary "Darius Goes West," about a boy named Darius Weems who lives with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a group of students at West Middle School decided to raise money to find a cure for the disease.
The middle school students have put together gift baskets sponsored by local businesses and families. All the money raised will be donated to "Charley's Fund," an organization researching Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Middle schoolers Marisa Nicole Dellatto and Marie Casey Olney wrote a release acknowledging that "Learning Express, King's Subs, Dish, My Brother's Place, Papa Gino's, Andover Food Service, Mr. and Mrs. Hunt, Andrew Bezjian, Kirkwood Direct, Ms. Barry, Ms. Wesley, Ms. Piolunek and Senora Menschel" donated items for this cause.
If you would like to donate to the raffle, tickets are being sold at West Middle School until Tuesday, Feb. 9, during school hours. People can stop by the main office with their donations. Tickets are one for $1 or six for $5. The drawing will be on Feb. 10.
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Seifert column: Character and competence
About 30 years ago, I had a most interesting conversation with a gentleman from France. He was an executive for one of the computer companies in our area. We were very open with each other and could speak our minds. At one point, in our lively discussion of many topics, he shared a comment that has been etched in my mind since that day.
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On Campus acknowledges successes by Andover residents at colleges and universities. The information is submitted by schools, families and the students themselves.
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On campus
On Campus acknowledges successes by Andover residents at colleges and universities. The information is submitted by schools, families and the students themselves.
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Seifert column: Character and competence
