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Bill created and endowed the Michelle VanDale Memorial scholarship, and later the Michelle VanDale Memorial Spirit of Winter Tournament created another scholarship in Bill's name. &#13;
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&#13;
Bill created and endowed the Michelle VanDale Memorial scholarship, and later the Michelle VanDale Memorial Spirit of Winter Tournament created another scholarship in Bill's name. &#13;
&#13;
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&#13;
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&#13;
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&#13;
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