The American Cancer Society’s Web site estimates about 1,500 people will die each day from cancer or 559,650 for the year.
An estimated 1,444,920 new cancer cases will be diagnosed.
Walkers, in the Perry County Relay for Life held at the fairgrounds, want to see that statistic lowered so they walked all night to raise funds to be used for research with the hope of finding a cure, said Terri Kangas, American Cancer Society staff member.
“Somebody somewhere is getting diagnosed with cancer right now,” said Denise McCabe, co-chair.
The master of ceremonies for the Miss Relay 2008 contest and last year’s event chair, Chad Stoltz has lost friends to cancer so walks to draw attention to the disease and holds out hope of finding a cure for it one day.
“Cancer never sleeps so we don’t either,” said Chad, who is a nurse. “There’s a cure out there and we’ve just got to find it. I see the patients who are dying of cancer.”
Teams must have at least one walker on the course at all times during the relay. To help walkers get through the long night, the committee had planed special events every hour and awarded points to the teams participating in the events. The team with the most points would win a plaque.
Some of the special events were an Ohio State/Michigan Lap, a Pajama Lap and at midnight, the Miss Relay contest. The Miss Relay contest was a popular event with participants waiting to see how the contestants dressed and make a contribution to their favorites.
Dressed in their finest gowns, Tanner Cook, Jared Fabiny, Jacob Faber, Ty Gentry, Justin Howard and Benjamin Woodward strutted across the stage and answered dating questions in hopes of winning the title of Miss Relay 2008. Benjamin, the winner for the second year, collected $115.50 for the relay. In a close contest, the people choice winner, Justin Howard, beat Tanner Cook by a slim margin.

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The Rolling Stones, as it turns out, are not the only senior citizens singing rock ‘n’ roll. Another, rather unexpected group is singing lyrics that are more cutting edge and performing on-screen antics that are considerably more amusing. You won’t believe the world of “Young@Heart,” but you’ll have a hard time resisting it.
The Young@Heart Chorus is a 24-member singing group from Northampton, Mass., average age 80, who spend a chunk of their golden years touring the world and singing covers of songs from groups like the Talking Heads, the Clash and Coldplay. It’s safe to say that the Ramones’ “I Wanna Be Sedated” has never had a more heartfelt rendition.
This may sound like a suspect enterprise, a musical gimmick impossible to embrace, but the reality is otherwise. For what the members of this uncanny chorus lack in pure ability they make up for in irrepressible spirits and a desire to simply have fun. It’s as much of a heady tonic for these folks to take on these unlikely lyrics as it is for us to watch it all go down.
Of course, when you’re of a certain age, learning rock lyrics is not always easy, and we look on as the group members scrutinize words with huge magnifying glasses and hold their ears as they listen to the loud originals.
But, under the firm-but-fair direction of Bob Cilman, who’s led the group for 25 years, these troupers slowly but surely rise to the occasion, delighted to have a purpose in life and as willing to have fun in the process as people one-quarter their age.
Directed by Stephen Walker, “Young@Heart” the film is similarly slow getting going. Walker, a British TV documentary maker, narrates the film himself, and his overly chipper voice-over initially borders on being intrusive.

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Author reading, Anne Easter Smith of “Daughter of York,” set in 1461 in Britain, 7 p.m., free, Andover Bookstore 89 Rear Main St., Andover.; 978-475-0143.
Nature Tots: Tweet Tweet. Introduce preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, to the world of birds through stories, songs, crafts and a hike from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. This program is free. There will be indoor and outdoor activities, so dress for the weather. Participants should meet in the Visitor Center. Space is limited. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 978-645-5753 or visit parkerriver.fws.gov.
Child care open house, Cedarland Fit ‘n Fun, 931 Boston Road, Haverhill, 6 to 7:30 p.m., offers care to children in full-day kindergarten through fifth grade. Contact Program Director Beth Bailey at 978-521-7700, ext. 101, or bbailey@cedardale-health.net.
Mommy and Baby Yoga program, Memorial Hall Library in Andover, 10 a.m., Mommies and infants (pre-walkers) are invited to try a yoga class with guest instructor Shirley Pantoliano; register at 978-623-8401, ext. 39.
Hypnofreak, with hypnotist Jim Spinatto, 7:30 p.m., Old Town Hall, 20 Main St. Juggling Joe Cloutier, comedian Nick Platt, the magical talents of mystical Reed Spool, and the Chinese Yo-Yo Club will open the show. Only volunteers will be hypnotized. Contact Andover Youth Service’s Youth Council, 978-623-8241.
Film premiere, “View from a Grain of Sand,” a journey through the last 30 years of Afghanistan’s history as lived by three Afghan women. Shot over the last three years in Pakistan and Afghanistan, a doctor, teacher and social activist tell how their lives were affected by wars of international making and three regimes in Afghanistan. Film sponsor and humanitarian Rachel Williams will introduce the film, and director Meena Nanji will be on hand for questions and comments, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6 Locke St., Andover, 978-475-4454.

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Published: March 26, 2008 04:43 pm PrintThis
Andover Townsman calendar
Author reading, Anne Easter Smith of “Daughter of York,” set in 1461 in Britain, 7 p.m., free, Andover Bookstore 89 Rear Main St., Andover.; 978-475-0143.
Nature Tots: Tweet Tweet. Introduce preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, to the world of birds through stories, songs, crafts and a hike from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. This program is free. There will be indoor and outdoor activities, so dress for the weather. Participants should meet in the Visitor Center. Space is limited. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 978-645-5753 or visit parkerriver.fws.gov.
Child care open house, Cedarland Fit ‘n Fun, 931 Boston Road, Haverhill, 6 to 7:30 p.m., offers care to children in full-day kindergarten through fifth grade. Contact Program Director Beth Bailey at 978-521-7700, ext. 101, or bbailey@cedardale-health.net.
Mommy and Baby Yoga program, Memorial Hall Library in Andover, 10 a.m., Mommies and infants (pre-walkers) are invited to try a yoga class with guest instructor Shirley Pantoliano; register at 978-623-8401, ext. 39.
Hypnofreak, with hypnotist Jim Spinatto, 7:30 p.m., Old Town Hall, 20 Main St. Juggling Joe Cloutier, comedian Nick Platt, the magical talents of mystical Reed Spool, and the Chinese Yo-Yo Club will open the show. Only volunteers will be hypnotized. Contact Andover Youth Service’s Youth Council, 978-623-8241.
Film premiere, “View from a Grain of Sand,” a journey through the last 30 years of Afghanistan’s history as lived by three Afghan women. Shot over the last three years in Pakistan and Afghanistan, a doctor, teacher and social activist tell how their lives were affected by wars of international making and three regimes in Afghanistan. Film sponsor and humanitarian Rachel Williams will introduce the film, and director Meena Nanji will be on hand for questions and comments, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6 Locke St., Andover, 978-475-4454.

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