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Seen on Scene: At the Easter Egg Hunt

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The Garcia family and a friend, from left, Keylin Garcia, Keisy Garcia, Kemisa Garcia and Perla Hernandez, enjoy the 65th annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 20, at Wilbur Square Park.

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Oliver and Elouise Powers take a picture with the Easter bunny at the 65th annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 20, at Wilbur Square Park.

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Evie Pinksaw, left, and her friends, from left, Kaylen Keeton and Kenzie Keeton go through the eggs from they found during the 65th annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 20, at Wilbur Square Park.

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Families filled Wilbur Square Park on Saturday, April 20, for the 65th annual Easter egg hunt in Boulder City.

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Jeff Pophal, left, marketing director at The Homestead at Boulder City, which sponsored the 65th annual Easter egg hunt, and emcee Mike Pacini welcomed those who attended the festivities in Wilbur Square Park.

By Celia Shortt Goodyear

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