Kevin Harvison | Staff photo
The City of McAlester signed a proclamation naming Ocober 28 as Make A Difference Day. USA Today newspaper, The Points of Light Foundation and its affiliate volunteer centers and TEGNA, an innovative media and news company have joined to promote an annual national day of doing good that celebrates and strengthens the spirit of volunteer service. Volunteers are asked to donated at least 2 hours of free services and to dress for the occasion and bring tools and yard equipment if available. Pictured from left standing are, Darby Eggleston, Boys and Girls Club program director, Shari Bledsoe, Boys and Girls Club unit director, Lane Grant, McAlester Fire Department, Russell Ferrari, McAlester Fire Department, Deloures Smith, G.A.C.C. David Ball, Pride In McAlester, Pat Tolson, Melody Anderson, MADD-vol, Julie Horton, McAlester Public LIbrary, Billy Knighton, MADD and Ronnie Smith, G.A.C.C. and seated from left, Maureen Harrison, MADD committee McAlester Mayor, John Browne and Leanna Amos, OIL.