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									Earl Allen 
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							As 
							part of its 50th anniversary this year, The 
							Christian Village has presented Lifetime Achievement 
							Awards to individuals who played an important role 
							in its history. 
							 
							Founding board member Carl Joliff, volunteer, Alice 
							Davis, Steering Committee members Earl Allen and 
							Dorothy Streight, and employee Pam Hill have been 
							recognized for their commitment to the senior living 
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							Photos by  Jan Schumacher   (Click on image for larger version) 
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									"Unbroken" 
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				third baseman Matt Carpenter (13) after Carpenter hit a two run 
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