The South Side Neighborhood Association held its annual community kids pool blast party Sunday at the Hasson Heights swimming pool in Oil City. About 400 children and family members enjoyed the afternoon with a free inflatable swim ring prize. Neighborhood Association core committee members and volunteers who helped with the event are (front, from left) Jodi Donze, Mary Balot, Nancy Beichner, (beck, from left) Dave Donze, JoJo Moore, Tom Moore, Judy Snow, Dave Grams and Trish McKissick. Absent from the photo were Mark Elliston, Debbie Bennett and Sophie Bennett.
South Side neighborhood group holds kids pool party
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