Karen Smith
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Karen Smith
days home ivan learned peaks people return seven six start storm
What we learned from Ivan is that it usually peaks six or seven days after the storm as more people return home and start making repairs.
geared maybe toward younger
It's a handset that's geared toward younger children, probably 6 to maybe 10 or 11 years old.
attempting bury drive future issue issues priority safety several solution
They are attempting to bury the Orchard Drive issue at No. 42 on the township priority list. This would put the solution to the safety issues several years into the future at best.
aches everybody frank heart loved
He was just a little goofball. Everybody loved him. My heart aches for (father) Frank (Tortoriello) and his family.
historical largest proud society south
We're the largest historical society in the south suburbs, and we're very proud of that.
areas focus help industry leading link students
We focus on areas that will help our students get jobs. We link students with leading industry professionals in the area so they can get first-hand knowledge.
frightened girl talking
We're talking about a frightened little seven-year-old girl here.
mean-girls rain chance
There’s a 30% chance that it’s already raining.
mean-girls mouths fists
I can put my whole fist in my mouth! Wanna see?
college continue high hope rest school
We feel it is an important part of the high school experience. We hope they continue on with it in college and with the rest of their lives.
keeps parade seen seven
We've seen the parade seven times. It just keeps getting better.