Stars shining examples of all that is good
If you just take a casual glance at any one of the 10 people who have been selected as this year’s Community Stars, you would be convinced that they live very ordinary lives. You would be wrong. Each member of our Class of 2009 maintains the standard we have held our honorees to since we started the program in 1998. They are truly the unsung heroes of the Tri-State Area, the people who are tireless while going that extra mile to help others. They never seek the spotlight for themselves, but each serves as a shining example of all that is good. Consider: ¯ Connie Kafton has multiple sclerosis, but that does not get in the way of this single mother in her work with the local MS society. She has shared her knowledge and expertise of the disease with sufferers and their families for more than 20 years. ¯ Dave Miller is retired from the Weirton Steel Corp., but that does not mean he is not busy.
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BECKY FOSTER:
October 28, 2009
STEUBENVILLE — Becky Foster is modest when it comes to her working with hearing-impaired children for the Steubenville City School District. » Full Story
CONNIE KAFTON:
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FOLLANSBEE — While Connie Kafton is reluctant to accept any praise for her work with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, she welcomes any opportunity to change others’ perception of the disease. » Full Story
DAVE MILLER:
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TORONTO — Herald-Star Community Star Dave Miller said his strong faith in God and the community are what drives his volunteerism efforts. » Full Story
HAYDEN CHRISTOFF:
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BLOOMINGDALE — When he was just 6 years old, Hayden Christoff volunteered to clean his great-grandmother’s house once a week. » Full Story
JAMES HILL:
October 28, 2009
WEIRTON — James Hill is a relatively short-term resident of Weirton. But he is already making a difference in his adopted community. » Full Story
RICHMOND — As a volunteer with Charity Hospice Inc. MARY BARKSDALE:
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STEUBENVILLE — At approximately 5-feet tall Mary Barksdale is a towering figure behind her desk at the School of Bright Promise. » Full Story
PAT TAYLOR:
October 28, 2009
RAYLAND — What began as visiting shut-ins who were not able to attend church services has turned into so much more for Rayland resident Pat Taylor. » Full Story
Stars shining examples of all that is good
October 28, 2009TONY VIOLI:
October 28, 2009
STEUBENVILLE — When asked what keeps him going at age 91, Anthony Violi offered a simple response, “I just like to be in the mix of things.”And that he certainly is. » Full Story
VIOLET LANCASTER:
October 28, 2009
COLLIERS — For more than 30 years Violet Lancaster has been delivering letters and packages to about 500 customers on her motor route, and it’s been more than a job for the veteran mail carrier. » Full Story