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Terry Bionifanti, The Times-Tribune (Scranton)
Wed, 07/30/2014 - 9:00pm

Comm Camp gets a business boost The generosity of local businesses has allowed the Waverly Community House to once-again offer a specialized, themed summer day camp for children with special needs. Designed to engage campers with physical, cognitive and b

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