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Photos by Denise Fleischman and Jessica Gregoire
Home Depot Helps Panther Ridge — Volunteers from the Home Depot Foundation’s Team Depot gave up hours of their day off to assist in renovations at Panther Ridge Conservation Center in Wellington on Sept. 27. Shown here is Panther Ridge founder Judy Berens with staffers Ashley Flaig and Eric Alexander.
Donation To Scripps — ThinkPINKkids presented a $13,000 check to the Scripps Research Institute on Oct. 3 at Wellington High School. Students spent the year raising money for the institute’s cancer research. John Cleveland, professor and chairman of the Department of Cancer and Biology, received the check on the institute’s behalf.
Three J’s Golf Tourney — Three J’s C Cigar Emporium hosted a charity golf tournament Oct. 13 at the Binks Forest Golf Club. The event benefited Brigance Brigade, which supports ALS research. Shown here is Kevin Casey of AB Cigars with Three J’s owner Jeremy Fedoruk.
Kids Triathlon — Wellington hosted its inaugural Kids Triathlon on Sept. 23 at the Wellington Aquatics Complex. Despite the rain, children swam, biked and ran the course to try to put in their best time. Shown here are Jadon and Sarah Simpson with Bella, Beckett and Bianca Papa.
‘A Night To Remember’ — The Wellington Rotary Club presented “A Night to Remember” in honor of former Wellington Councilman Dr. Carmine Priore on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. Money raised at the event will be used for local charities, scholarships, peace initiatives and other Rotary projects. (Left) Dr. Carmine Priore with gala committee members. (Right) Wellington Rotary Club President Dave Unversaw honors Dr. Priore.
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