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— Quilts to Be Distributed to Tioga County Veterans —<\/p>\n

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The Newark Valley Quilters gathered on June 10 for a group picnic and to show their completed Quilts of Valor. Pictured is Carol McGee with one of her finished quilts. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Peeking from behind a finished quilt is Louise Haskell, a long-time member of the Newark Valley Quilters\u2019 group. The Quilts of Valor will be distributed to veterans within Tioga County. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Pictured is a Quilt of Valor, sporting red, white, and blue blocks featuring U.S. flags, and, on two blocks, a whimsical Snoopy character. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Bonnie Hrusecky shows the Newark Valley Quilters group one of her completed Quilts of Valor. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Everything red, white, and blue, the Newark Valley Quilters follow specific quilt patterns or use their own expertise to produce quilts that showcase their individual talents. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Lucy Cross, an original member of the Newark Valley Quilters group, which originated in 1978, shows a Quilt of Valor she made. Now age 90, Lucy has made hundreds of quilts over the years, and continues to enjoy her passion for quilting. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

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The Newark Valley Quilters group displays and holds up several Quilts of Valor that they have made and that will be distributed to Tioga County veterans. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

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