| Fraternity brothers auctioned for charity
One of the biggest Greek life social events of the year took place Monday night in Gerlinger Hall - an auction. But instead of bidding on antiques or repossessed property, the sorority women bid on fraternity men.
As part of a five-day event called Derby Days, the University's sorority members bid on skits and presentations by Sigma Chi in an effort to raise money to help send donations to Sacred Heart Medical Center's Children's Miracle Network. The money raised throughout the week will be donated to help premature babies in the neonatal unit at Sacred Heart.
"This also shows the good things sororities do," Kappa Delta sophomore Alexa Tieu said. "This is the kind of thing people don't see - raising money for kids."
She added that when women join sororities, people will sometimes stereotype them as ditzy blondes.
GWTW actor cashing in on memorabilia
Barnesville — Fred Crane never claimed to be an actor, but he certainly acted like one as he welcomed guests to his antebellum home south of Atlanta. "Would you sign my book?" asked Louise Battle, a fan who had driven up from Savannah. Crane gave her a crinkly smile and neatly inscribed both his names. .
Malnourished children get focus in rehab program
San Jose, Antique (31 January) -- Malnourished children aged 0-72 months are the focus of rehabilitation program by various gov't agencies especially in municipalities with a high incidence of malnutrition. Ma. Carmen C. Tubianosa, Nutrition Program Coordinator emphasized that with timely interventions, nutritional status of children in the target age groups gradually improved thus the support of Local Chief Executives by providing budgetary allocation and mainstreaming nutrition projects in the towns priority plans could spell a difference. Tubianosa pointed out that using the 2006 "Operation Timbang" results, children found to be underweight could be an indication to determine the degree of malnutrition in the locality so appropriate steps will be undertaken to address the problem.
A treasured life
She's got a lock of Napoleon's hair in the living room and crowns of Russian royalty in the dining room. As a charity antiques show prepares to honor Martha Hyder, we visit with the Fort Worth philanthropist at her legendary home, filled to the brim with amazing collections. By MARY ROGERS STAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER .
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