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A happy birthday celebration took place at the popular La Casita Restaurant for Charlotte Anthony, fourth from left, on Friday, July 29. Also attending the festive event, from left, La Casita owner Robert Garcia, Mo Farrell, Janice Fast, Bill Sperling, Lori Parker, Donna Barucza, and La Casita staff Rebecca Garcia and Kris Barnes. Photo by Cid Castillo

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