Girls just wanna have fun

After several rainy days, California Area Elementary School youngsters got to enjoy recess at the new school playground Wednesday morning. First graders Raighleyn Richardson, Abigaela Osnacq Jacquet (in the spinning cup) and kindergartner Isabella Kelley have fun together. See more photos in our online photo gallery at www.monvalleyindependent.com. Photos by Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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