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Oct. 20, 2009
By Stephen Schmidt
NORTH LIBERTY LEADER
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Richard Gruigin (right) of North Liberty winds up a wire fence in the backyard of a home on Front Street in North Liberty, while Karen Schaapveld (in background) helps.
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NORTH LIBERTY- On Saturday, Oct. 17, the First United Methodist Church of North Liberty held its third "Three Hours to Make a Difference" volunteer event. About 50 volunteers registered to work in one of two three-hour sessions in the day, helping community members with yard work were unable to complete these tasks by themselves.
During the day, volunteers tackled tasks such as tidying up gardens, window covering, winterizing, putting up gutter guards and other basic yard work. Organizer Bev Byram said the number of volunteers was down slightly this year compared to last year, as last year 100 volunteers showed up for the event.
Homeowner Phyllis Vernon and First United Methodist Church office manager Bev Byram talk while volunteers work on Vernon's backyard at a home on Vixen Circle in North Liberty.
"I don't think appreciate is a strong enough word," said Vernon about the volunteers. "I'm indebted to them"
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