Two boys whose family stumbled across a memorial for a young police officer killed in the line of duty were so moved that they decided to spend their weekend planting flowers at the site, in honor of the fallen officer. Zachary Chancer, 38, and his wife Kristina, 37, live in Cherokee County, Georgia, with their 14-year-old…
Boys Spend Weekend Planting Flowers at Memorial of Young Officer Killed in the Line of Duty
Chrysanthemum Show Puts Season’s Best Blooms On Display
November 2, 2022
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SARATOGA, Calif.—Colorful blooms brightened the room at the Joan Pisani Community Center in Saratoga during an annual chrysanthemum show that was held Oct. 29–30. The show was hosted by the Bay Area Chrysanthemum Society, which has held the event for 10 years. Every year, club members get to display the results of their passion, patience,…
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