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APRIL 19, 1937-SEPT. 28, 2009 Patricia Ann Faulders, also known as "Granny Pat", went to her Lord on Sept. 28, 2009, with her family at her side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 19, 1937, to John and Margaret Niswander in Hagerstown, Md. She lived in Hagerstown for many years and attended school there. She met her childhood sweetheart and best friend, Charles R. Faulders there, and they were married on June 6, 1953. They were happily married for over 56 years and traveled the United States while he was in the Air Force, settling in Auburn, Wash.

WAYNESBORO, Pa. -- Steady downpours reduced crowds Saturday at the triennial WaynesboroFest parade to a handful of dedicated Waynesboro residents armed with umbrellas, jackets and hats. "Rain wasn't going to stop me from coming," Judy Webber said. "I come to them all. " Barely more than 100 people lined Main Street to watch the parade, with many packing up their chairs and heading for shelter when the first drops of rain fell. The weather threatened since early morning to drench the event, but the sky did not open until Mayor Richard Starliper reached Potomac Street.

o If you like reading Tim Rowland, you'll love watching him. See what else Tim has to say Bad news for John Basedow. Six-pack abs are out, the paunch is in. This isn't just a gut feeling of mine. It comes from an actual news story in the New York Times with the headline "It's hip to be round. " And I'm telling you, the federal obesity police aren't going to like the news one little bit. But there you have it: Any guy who's cool in New York these days is, as they say, "proudly rocking a gut. " Not a big gut, mind you, just a little avocado gut. Why?

WAYNESBORO, Pa. -- Construction crews working on Waynesboro Area Senior High School are spending their time in business classrooms this week, getting them ready for the Aug. 31 start of the 2009-10 academic year. "We're just pushing full steam. The contractors have told us we'll have our classrooms by that date," said Jeff Adams, maintenance director for Waynesboro Area School District. Lobar Associates Inc. and subcontractors are wrapping up a $46 million high school renovation and expansion project.

Use these preparation and storage tips to enjoy the abundant summer produce at its peak of flavor, appearance and safety. Prevent cut fruit from turning brown. Keep cut fruits, such as apples, pears and peaches, from turning brown by coating them with an acidic juice such as lemon, orange or pineapple juice. You could also use a commercial anti-darkening preparation with fruits. Follow the manufacturer's directions carefully. Another method to prevent browning is to mix cut pieces of fruit with cut pieces of acidic fruits such as oranges, tangerines, grapefruit or other citrus fruit or with pineapple.

WAYNESBORO, Pa. -- The Waynesboro Area Senior High School graduation ceremony had just begun when Stephanie Scott's right foot began to bounce anxiously. Her eyes quickly welled up with tears. Stephanie, 17, had predicted it would happen. "I'm crazy nervous because I'm going to cry," she said before entering the gymnasium Wednesday. Family and friends filled the gym and watched a video feed in the auditorium for the school's 127th commencement, in which 264 students participated.

When inquiring about the sculptural soaking bath in the photo, I didn't get back a long philosophical discussion about the art of bathing. Instead the answer was simple and to the point: "Japanese baths are just really fun! " Offered Stephanie Bennett of Diamond Spas about the elliptical Japanese-style tub, "I think they can be incorporated into many different design schemes which appeals to a broad range of cliental. They are also small, but deep. So for the homeowner who is short on space, this is an alternative to achieving a really nice deep soak without having to use between 60 inches and 72 inches or more of bathroom floor space.

WAYNESBORO, Pa. -- Waynesboro Area Senior High School students are working on a "Big" production to be performed this weekend in their new, big auditorium. Dress rehearsals this week served as final preparation for "Big: The Musical," which can be seen in the school's 1,600-seat auditorium Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoon. The cast and crew worked through forgotten words, delayed set changes and microphones with dead batteries. "This is what tech week is for. We'll get all the bugs out," said Maverick McKee, who plays company owner Mr. MacMillan.

WAYNESBORO, Pa. -- Waynesboro Area School Board members on Tuesday got answers to a lot of their questions regarding a $4 million deficit with the high school expansion and renovation project. What they didn't determine is how they'll pay for it. The school board borrowed $40 million for the $46 million project, which is slated to wrap up this fall. Board members contend they were told the $6 million difference could be found through interest and "value-added engineering," a method of saving money during construction.

WAYNESBORO, PA. -- Construction on the media center at Waynesboro Area Senior High School is almost complete. The school's former cafeteria is being converted into a media center as part of an ongoing $46 million renovation and expansion project. A groundbreaking ceremony formally launched the project in January 2007, and it is scheduled to wrap up this fall. Senior Chad Reichard has had five classes this year in new classrooms. He especially enjoys the air conditioning, which provides a welcome change from the exceptionally warm modular classrooms.