![<p><strong>Elsie Dondanville, who celebrated her 101st birthday in Hot Springs on Friday, signs copies of the new children’s book “Moose Country School,” which is based on her life as a teacher. Dondaville began teaching 83 years ago.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Elsie Dondanville, who celebrated her 101st birthday in Hot Springs on Friday, signs copies of the new childrens book Moose Country School, which is based on her life as a teacher. Dondaville began teaching 83 years ago.</strong></p>
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September 21, 2012
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September 21, 2012 1:23 p.m.
Former teacher still making impact
HOT SPRINGS - Cake, good friends and a book signing is all a 101 year-old needs to be happy while celebrating her birthday. Beloved teacher and active member of the community, Elsie Dondanville celebrated her 101st birthday in Hot Springs last Friday.