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    Hometown Hero Denise Boyett stands with one of her horse friends at the HOPE riding facility at the Island County Fairgrounds in Langley.
    HOMETOWN HERO: Don’t believe everything you think
    By Susan Knickerbocker • September 27, 2008 8:00 am

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    This month’s Hometown Hero is Janice O’Mahony.
    Hometown Hero advocates for more appreciation in the...
    By Susan Knickerbocker • August 22, 2008 8:18 pm

    What the world needs now … is more appreciation, not just for some but for everyone.
    Janice O’Mahony believes there is not enough appreciation in the world.

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    Laura Price is this month’s Hometown Hero.
    HOMETOWN HERO: She uses honey, not vinegar
    By Susan Knickerbocker • July 26, 2008 2:14 am

    Hometown Hero Laura Price volunteers in this community, not only lending her expertise, but making a lasting effect on others by treating everyone with honey instead of vinegar.

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    Loretta Wilson beams with one of her trademark smiles. Friends and family describe her as a giver
    HOMETOWN HERO: Mother Earth and Boy Scout, too
    By Susan Knickerbocker • June 27, 2008 8:36 pm

    Loretta Wilson embodies all of the qualities of a Boy Scout, says neighbor Pat Connors.

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    Members of the Birds of Prey spirit group surround Steven Gabelein
    HOMETOWN HERO: Native son goes the extra mile...
    By Susan Knickerbocker • May 30, 2008 9:00 pm

    What’s it take to go the extra mile?

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    Dennis Hunter runs the career technical education program at South Whidbey High School and is this month’s Hometown Hero.
    He tells them they can do anything
    By Susan Knickerbocker • April 25, 2008 9:25 pm

    Dennis Hunter’s passion is to help people to feel significant for who they are and in what they do.

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