Forest Service recognizes volunteers

ByTown Crier
Andy Smith, U.S. Forest Service natural resource manager, presents Steve Schwitters, Jana Desrocher and Tom Clem with an award for keeping the trails of the San Jacinto Mountains clear. Photo by Barbara Reese

 

Danny Sullivan (left) receives a certificate showing his volunteer hours served with the Forest Service from John Ladley, U.S. Forest Service recreation officer, Saturday afternoon at the Forest Service’s annual volunteer thank you luncheon. Photo by Barbara Reese

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