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"It was a great experience and I enjoyed the support of my family and three of my Teachers Ms. Michelle Porterfield, Mrs. Irma Hupe, and Mrs. Summer Henley; that were all there rooting for me. Last year I won First place on my second try at the Stanislaus County competition; and since the State's competition is also open for 9th graders, next year while I am in 9th grade I want to give it a second try to win the State's title"
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Kendrick Taylor, an eighth-grader from Walnut Grove School, competed in the Junior High State Spelling Bee on Saturday, May 12, the first time a local student has advanced to state level. Taylor w...
Mar 12, 2012 | 0 | 2 |
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Dec 01, 2011 | 0 | 6 |
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Autumn means different things to different people, depending upon whom you ask. Some fondly think of Thanksgiving feasts and Halloween candy filled with high fructose corn syrup. Others think of fo...
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When I explored insomnia in my latest column (Sept. 8, Page 27), I mentioned that insomnia could be either its own diagnosis or a symptom of another disease or disorder. One of those disorders was ...
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There are few medical problems that manifest as significantly in our lives as insomnia.
Nov 17, 2011 | 0 | 5 |
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Patterson shoppers recently have gained two new retail options during the past couple of months, though they offer completely different sets of goods.
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Patterson’s best spellers took home medals for their participation in the Stanislaus County Elementary Schools Championship Spelling Bee on Nov. 2 at Gregori High School in Modesto.
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Santa Claus is coming to town, and planning is under way for his arrival at the Patterson-Westley Chamber of Commerce’s Dec. 3 downtown Christmas celebration.
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