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and began to oversee improvements to the park. That same year, the group, in collaboration with the
Chehalis Foundation, were able to receive a $ 20,000 earmark for the park from the Chehalis City Council as a beginning funding effort for future renovations. An additional $ 95,000 in capital was
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A memorial bench in the park was dedicated in 2007 to Gavin
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1908. Due to extensive damages to the school during the
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268:Parks and Recreation in Chehalis, Washington
288:"NPGallery Digital Asset Management System"
636:"Florence Kennicott Lived a Colorful Life"
396:"Chehalins joining forces to upgrade park"
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739:Taylor, Chad (December 27, 2023).
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713:Sexton, Owen (January 11, 2023).
661:Haines, Amanda (March 27, 2007).
479:"Old West Side PTA Sparks Issue"
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347:The Centralia Daily Chronicle
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453:"Park Board Is At Work"
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191:History
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