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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Local grad to appear on Jeopardy!
Tyler Benedict’s brain and buzzing in speed will be put to the test when he appears on “Jeopardy!” Friday.
The 2009 Miami Valley School graduate is a contestant on the college episode of the quiz show set to air 7:30 p.m. on WDTN-TV.
The Miami Valley School, an independent, college prepatory institution, will host a viewing party for the current Columbia University junior at Lofino Atrium and Middle School Commons, 5151 Denise Dr., Washington Twp., Montgomery County.
The public is welcome to attend.
Benedict, the son of Lisa and Greg Benedict of Dayton, is double majoring in English and Middle Eastern, South Asian and African Studies.
His mother is an administrative assistant at Miami Valley School.
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TweetOrville Wright’s white shoes donated to historical society
White shoes worn by Orville Wright and clothing from the Patterson family are among the local pieces from the early 1900s Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley will donate this week to Dayton History.
The historical artifacts from Goodwill’s vintage clothing collection will be stored in acid-free boxes in climate controlled conditions until they can be exhibited.
Pieces will be made available to researchers by appointment. Items include:
– A pair of shoes worn by Orville Wright
– Patterson family layette gowns and baby clothing
– Wedding dress wore by Eloise (Rochester) Schenck, the wife of Dayton architect Harry Schenck of Schenck & Williams Architects
– A two-piece women’s suit, hat and hat box from the Rike-Kumler department store
– Mildred (Readnower) LeMarre’s wedding dress, portrait and desk name plate
– A complete WWII Army nurse’s uniform along with a purse, shoes, photo and Miami Valley Hospital graduation papers and official letters
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TweetRestaurant to give away free onion rings Super Bowl weekend
This one is for those who have never met a free, crunchy onion they could turn down.
Participating Burger King restaurants will giveaway free onion rings to customers this Saturday and Sunday while supplies last.
The deal is not available during breakfast hours. One value sized onion rings will be given per person per visit.
Click here to visit the restaurant’s Facebook page for more information.
The page has a Super Bowl poll and offers a shot at winning a $10 BK Crown Card to those who “like it.”
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