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Steve Bernard, Founded Cape Cod Chips, Dies at 61

Mar. 13, 2009
Mr. Bernard started Cape Cod Potato Chips in 1980 from a storefront in Hyannis, Mass., with the brand eventually finding its way to food markets nationwide.
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Youngsters compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Contestants (L-R) Cooper Barth of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Eboseremhen Eigbe of Galloway, New Jersey, Jacob Bayly Hunter of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Massound Sharif of Albany, New York, all await their turns to compete during the 3rd round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. UPI/Mike Theiler