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Patch Stories that Made Us Smile in 2012
The past year was full of fun and amusing stories.
From lip-syncing teachers to a second-place finish in state for the Cary-Grove Trojan football team, 2012 gave Crystal Lake-Cary Patch readers plenty to smile and feel good about.
Here are some of the most exciting and entertaining stories of the year:
Stories that Made Us Smile
1. Cary-Grove Trojans Football Finish Second in State!
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2. Boy Catches 'Monster Cat' at Three Oaks
3. Prairie Ridge Jr. Wolves Film Their Version of "Call Me Maybe"
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4. Cary Junior High Teachers' Video: "Call Me Maybe"
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6. Winner of Patch Halloween Costume
7. Cary-Grove Students Collect 750 Christmas Gifts for Chicago School
8. Cary Couple Wins $3.25 Million Lotto Jackpot
9. Cary's $1 Million Halloween Lottery Winner Revealed: Winner is 7-11 Store Owner
10. Crystal Lake Woman Wins $275K in Lucky Day Lotto
11. VIDEO: Fans Camp Out for Gift Certificates at Chick-Fil-A
12. Smile Alert: Where is Matt 2012 (video)
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