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Supporting Harriet

Photo courtesy of Denise Brennan

In support of a longtime resident with failing health, the community of Oakley found a unique way to celebrate during COVID-19. The Columbiettes along with St. Anthony Knights of Columbus and the Squirettes recently coordinated a festive event for Harriet Zych — who served as a City of Oakley secretary and contributed over 20 years to both the farm bureau board and the St. Anthony senior food bank. Community members decorated her driveway with balloons and the whole neighborhood came out to support her. To view a slideshow, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia/slideshows

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