Woman turns 101 as United States turns 225 [Times photo: Dirk Shadd] Amid jazzy numbers from the 23 Skiddo band Wednesday, residents at the Sunrise at North Shore assisted-living facility strutted around the center's recreation room in red, white and blue party hats and feasted on barbecue in celebration of the nation's independence.

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