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February 11, 2011 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

“I’m lovin’ it,” says St. Therese principal Chuck Grimm, during their fundraiser at the McDonald’s drive-thru. Six additional teachers “deserving a break” worked that day as well-Jeanette Donovan-5th grade, Becky Smith-1st grade, Pam Lepley-Kindergarten, Vickie Lortie-8th grade, Carolyn Schultz-3rd grade, Angie Runion-7th grade and Kathy Ehinger-4th grade.

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