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Volunteers honored Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by participating in service projects throughout the community on Jan. 20. Farmington Daily Times

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FARMINGTON — More than 200 volunteers crowded into First Presbyterian Church in Farmington for a short, non-denominational service on Jan. 20 prior to dispersing to complete various projects around the community.

"The reason we're here today is because we're a community and Farmington is a community that cares," said Mayor Nate Duckett during the service.

The volunteers participated in approximately 20 projects ranging from cleaning up weeds and building shelves to writing letters to servicemen and women and sorting through donations at the RiverStone Church Overflow Free Store.

The Four Corners Blue Star Mothers oversaw the letter writing campaign at the Presbyterian church. Chapter President Kerry Rivera said her daughter, who is enlisted in the Marines loves to get the letters and pictures from children. 

"It brings in a little piece of home," she said.

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Steven Paul, 7, rakes leaves, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, while volunteering during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Childhaven in Farmington.
Steven Paul, 7, rakes leaves, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, while volunteering during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Childhaven in Farmington. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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Genevieve Paul, 14, and Juliette Paul, 11, remove a bush, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, from the Childhaven grounds during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in Farmington.
Genevieve Paul, 14, and Juliette Paul, 11, remove a bush, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, from the Childhaven grounds during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in Farmington. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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Joan Symonds, Judy Roy and Janet Burns work to assemble a shelf, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at New Beginnings in Farmington.
Joan Symonds, Judy Roy and Janet Burns work to assemble a shelf, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at New Beginnings in Farmington. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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Steve Ellison places a tumbleweed in a trash can, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, while volunteering during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Childhaven in Farmington.
Steve Ellison places a tumbleweed in a trash can, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, while volunteering during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Childhaven in Farmington. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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Liz Stanard assembles a shelf, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, while volunteering during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at New Beginnings in Farmington.
Liz Stanard assembles a shelf, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, while volunteering during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at New Beginnings in Farmington. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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Peggy Jones and Kaylin McLiverty make a dog toy, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, while volunteering during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Farmington Regional Animal Shelter in Farmington.
Peggy Jones and Kaylin McLiverty make a dog toy, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, while volunteering during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Farmington Regional Animal Shelter in Farmington. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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Hazel Paul, Noah Paul and Eliza Paul rake leaves, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, while volunteering during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Childhaven in Farmington.
Hazel Paul, Noah Paul and Eliza Paul rake leaves, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, while volunteering during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Childhaven in Farmington. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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Eddie Felder, the pastor of Summit Church, works to put fence posts in the ground while volunteering during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at New Beginnings in Farmington.
Eddie Felder, the pastor of Summit Church, works to put fence posts in the ground while volunteering during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at New Beginnings in Farmington. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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Claire McDaniel, 13, and Kate McDaniel, 15, make toys for dogs, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, while volunteering during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Farmington Regional Animal Shelter.
Claire McDaniel, 13, and Kate McDaniel, 15, make toys for dogs, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, while volunteering during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Farmington Regional Animal Shelter. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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Brynlee Hancock, 13, pulls weeds while volunteering, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Childhaven in Farmington.
Brynlee Hancock, 13, pulls weeds while volunteering, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Childhaven in Farmington. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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Fran Mayfield prepares food, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at First Presbyterianism Church in Farmington.
Fran Mayfield prepares food, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at First Presbyterianism Church in Farmington. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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A crowd of volunteers gather, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, for the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service at First Presbyterian Church in Farmington.
A crowd of volunteers gather, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, for the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service at First Presbyterian Church in Farmington. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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Volunteers put together notes and bags for children in foster care, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at First Presbyterianism Church in Farmington.
Volunteers put together notes and bags for children in foster care, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at First Presbyterianism Church in Farmington. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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Louise Tso sorts through clothing donations, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at RiverStone Church Overflow Free Store in Farmington.
Louise Tso sorts through clothing donations, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at RiverStone Church Overflow Free Store in Farmington. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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Steven Paul, 7, rakes leaves, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, while volunteering during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Childhaven in Farmington.
Steven Paul, 7, rakes leaves, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, while volunteering during the Four Corners Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Childhaven in Farmington. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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Yalena Sandu shows a picture she is coloring for a member of the armed forces, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at First Presbyterianism Church in Farmington.
Yalena Sandu shows a picture she is coloring for a member of the armed forces, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at First Presbyterianism Church in Farmington. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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Karen Morrison puts a pair of pants on a hanger, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service project at RiverStone Church's Overflow Free Store in Farmington.
Karen Morrison puts a pair of pants on a hanger, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service project at RiverStone Church's Overflow Free Store in Farmington. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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Volunteers sing "We Shall Overcome" prior to starting their projects, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at First Presbyterianism Church in Farmington.
Volunteers sing "We Shall Overcome" prior to starting their projects, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at First Presbyterianism Church in Farmington. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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Marie Nickoli and Gwen Tedrow write letters to servicemen and women, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at First Presbyterianism Church in Farmington.
Marie Nickoli and Gwen Tedrow write letters to servicemen and women, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at First Presbyterianism Church in Farmington. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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Yalena Sandu looks up from coloring a picture for a member of the armed forces, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at First Presbyterianism Church in Farmington.
Yalena Sandu looks up from coloring a picture for a member of the armed forces, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at First Presbyterianism Church in Farmington. Hannah Grover/The Daily Times
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