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Youth program in Gardere has 100% retention rate, Mayor-President's office says

Mayor-President Sid Edwards visited Gardere today to check on the success of the program

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WBRZ· Jul 28, 12:00 AMYouth program in Gardere has 100% retention rate, Mayor-President's office says

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