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Crows Landing residents unite for community clean-up
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Crows Landing locals load up discarded items during the 25th District 5 Community Clean-Up on Saturday. The event marked a major milestone in the fight against illegal dumping and neighborhood blight (Photo contributed).

CROWS LANDING — Residents of the unincorporated community of Crows Landing gathered Saturday for the 25th District 5 Community Clean-Up, an event aimed at curbing illegal dumping and revitalizing local neighborhoods.

The clean-up, held July 19 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., drew strong participation from residents and local agencies. Seven disposal bins were filled during the event, which offered a free opportunity to eliminate bulky waste and household refuse.

“This was a true team effort,” Stanislaus County Supervisor Channce Condit said. “Their time, dedication, and partnership helped make this event a success. These clean-up efforts are a powerful example of what we can accomplish when we come together to care for our community.”

Condit thanked the West Stanislaus County Fire Protection District, Newman Fire Department, Fire Chief Keith Bowen, Dave Maison, Noelia Lopez, and Japjeet Uppal for their contributions.

Since its inception, the District 5 Clean-Up Initiative has held 25 events across unincorporated areas, targeting neighborhood blight and promoting civic pride. Condit called the program “one of our most effective tools” in addressing illegal dumping, adding that it fosters “pride, safety, and accountability across our district.”

For more information, contact the Office of Supervisor Channce Condit at (209) 525-4470.

 

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Pitman High graduate Chrys Kamesch and school FFA advisor Trenton Kemps pose with the custom bench that Kamesch created in honor of the Lourenco family, a project that won top honors at last week’s Stanislaus County Fair (CHRISTOPHER CORREA/The Journal).
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