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New mural covers graffiti at Stonecliffe Park

The renovation and the mural project were made possible by a Community Development Block Grant, grants from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Gilmore-Henne Community Fund and funding from the county.
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Gilmore, Henne have stepped up

The efforts of John Gilmore and Chad Henne to revitalize playgrounds and restore program opportunities for Berks County youth goes beyond words of commendation.
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NFL players Chad Henne, John Gilmore holding events in Berks County

NFL players Chad Henne and John Gilmore will be hosting some special events in conjunction with Berks County Community Foundation in June and July. Both players attened Wilson Area High School and Gilmore also played at Penn State.
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NFL players John Gilmore and Chad Henne to tackle two parks in two days

Neighborhood volunteers will gather this weekend to clean, paint, and rebuild neighborhood parks. On Saturday, July 9, volunteers will renovate Barbey's Playground at Elm Street and Schuylkill Avenue in Reading. On Sunday, July 10, volunteers will pitch in to rebuild the Temple Playground in Muhlenberg Township.
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Wilson grads raise money for their community fund

Two professional football players who are also Wilson High School graduates spent their Saturday raising money for a community fund they established.
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Athletes tackle playground cleanup for Reading kids

Gilmore, Henne, Kowal team up
When Tampa Bay Buccaneer John Gilmore took his 3-year-old son to play at his childhood playground at Second and Oley streets last summer, it brought tears to his eyes.
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Hometown heroes renew a Reading playground

When I have an opportunity to talk to elementary or middle school youth, I ask what they want to be when they grow up.
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Gilmore and Henne reach out

Today's healings reveal too many professional athletes who are irresponsible and take for granted the blessings they have. Fortunately, Berks County has two successful athletes who are making a monumental contribution.
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Athletes Turned Pro Revitalize Playground

A foundation headed up by two NFL players is working to make a city neighborhood a bit brighter. One of the players involved is returning to his roots to motivate the home team to take charge.
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