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May 5, 2010

Youth, community unite to help

Saturday, April 24, marked the celebration of the 22nd annual Global Youth Service Day. Across the region, numerous civic groups and youth organizations spent time volunteering their talents and working to beautify their communities.

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Factoryville Boy Scout Troop 175 members Devon Clarke and Philip Mattes organize some of the troops’ supplies .

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Frank Kaub enjoys solitude by the creek as he works on his garden.

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Factoryville Mayor Gary Evans reads the Proclamation that declares April 24 Global Youth Service Day in his borough.

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Members of the 2010 CCD Class at Our Lady of the Snows in Clarks Summit planted a tree for the Shade Tree Commission. From left: Melanie Fricchione, Billy Gerrity, Dylan Reynolds, Kevin Kreulen, Joey Arcangelo, Cam Buckbee, Chris Stancavish and David Truitt.

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Youth and adults of all ages participated in the Service Day. Shown here is Danielle Krimmel with Graeden.


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