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April 4, 2013
Leadership, volunteer expo moving to Tuttle mall
By JENNIFER NOBLIT THISWEEKNEWS.COM
Good Friday tradition continues
Children lead the procession as they carry a cross from Dublin Coffman High School during the annual Dublin Cross Walk Friday afternoon, March 29. Members of churches throughout Dublin participated in the annual event that began at the school and concluded with a short service in Dublin Community Church, 81 W. Bridge St. in Historic Dublin. CHRIS PARKER/THISWEEKNEWS
The Dublin Leadership and Volunteer Expo could serve as a cure for spring fever. The event sponsored by Dublin and Leadership Dublin will bring 25 local organizations seeking volunteers and board leadership together April 10 in the Mall at Tuttle Crossing. Informational tables will be set up all day in the food court area and organization representatives are expected to man the tables starting at 6 p.m. “April is an incredible month for people springing into action,” said Christine Nardecchia, Dublin Volunteer Resources administrator. “That starts with the Leadership and Volunteer Expo and that will be held at the Mall at Tuttle Crossing,” Nardecchia said. “Twenty organizations will be there if you’re interested in finding out where to give your time and talents.” The event was previously held in the Dublin Community Recreation Center and Leadership Dublin Director Karen Hardin is hoping the new venue will bring the event more people. “Basically we’re just trying to appeal to a larger audience,” Hardin said. “This gives a little more visibility for the expo and for organ-
LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEER EXPO >> A2
City, Wendy’s reach pact for Riverside-161 site Baby, what a big surprise, Chicago to perform on Fourth By JENNIFER NOBLIT THISWEEKNEWS.COM
The band Chicago will headline Dublin’s Independence Day Celebration July 4, in the Dublin Coffman High School stadium. Hailed as one of the most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock ’n’roll era, Chicago is the first American band to chartTop 40 albums in five consecutive decades. Considered one of the longest running and most successful pop/rock ’n’roll groups in history, they are the high-
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Dublin could soon own the Wendy’s on the southeast corner of Riverside Drive and state Route 161. A $2 million real estate purchase agreement for the 2.37 acres and restaurant is expected to go before Dublin City Council members for a vote April 8. The $2 million land deal will allow Dublin to eventually make improvements at the intersection. Studies have been conducted to find solutions at the
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