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Soldier Collection Drive a Huge Success

The Peters Township Boy Scouts from Troop 1320 counted more than 2,000 donated items and nearly $800.

The Soldier Collection Drive was a huge success! 

Collection boxes were located throughout the , at the and the —as well as at a concert earlier in the season. 

Boy Scouts from Troop 1320 counted 2,346 donated items. 

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Amanda Thompson, of Operation Troop Appreciation, reported the total as 420 pounds of donated items, and $794. 

Service Projects Coordinator Rita Reo said she's excited about the community's involvement.

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"That is amazing," she said. "Thank you so much for your support."

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