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At right, The Factoryville Shade Tree Commission in celebration of Arbor Day, and with the help of the Factoryville Girl Scout Juniors troop, planted a tree across from Ray’s Market in Factoryville. The tree was planted in memory of Paul R. Sweppeneheiser. Taking part in the planting were, from left, front row, Christina Warren and Molly Mattes. Middle: Jenny Keller, Anna Sweppenheiser, Katherine Lord and Taryn Maleski. Back: Jim Kessler, Forester; Liz Ratchford of the Factoryville Shade Tree Commission; Rhiannoh Gray, Shannon O’Malley, Deb Sweppenshesier, troop leader; Sally Price, Genevieve Evans. At right, Anna Sweppenheiser stands with her mother, Deb Sweppenheiser, by the tree that was just planted in Factoryville in memory of their father and husband, Paul R. Sweppeneheiser.

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Above, volunteer Tom Specht aids the Abington Area Girls Softball League as the group conducted repairs to the infield on Saturday, April 26. Specht was one of 25 volunteers who helped spread more than 50 tons of dirt over two separate infields at the Abington Area Community Park on Winola Road. League Vice President Sal Santoli said the project will improve safety for the players after weather and drainage had created a hard, clay-like surface in some places over many years.

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Front row, from left: Clarks Green Tiger Scout Henry Luther, Clarks Green Tiger Cub Alex Keris, Clarks Green Tiger Cub Andrew Keris and Clarks Green Tiger Scout Tyler Borman. Back row: Clarks Green Tiger Cubs Pack 251, Jamie Borman and Kirk Borman and Smokey the Bear.

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