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Barrels of fun, with a message

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Published 09/24/07

A local martial arts instructor is working with some of his students and four local artists on a project that should help the bay, while raising some money for environmental causes.

Donna L. Cole - For The Capital TOP: Eric Walter, 7, of Annapolis finishes up a rain barrels that will be auctioned off on Tuesday, with the proceeds donated to environmental causes.
BOTTOM: Maggie Daska, 12, of Annapolis puts the finishing touches on a rain barrel.
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The children and the artists have painted several rain barrels, which will be helping the environment in more ways then one.

It all started when Joe Van Deuren, owner of Balanced Life Skills in Annapolis, was a student in the Leadership Anne Arundel program. The program provides executives with civic and leadership skills, through a series of workshops and introductions to other area professionals.

While Mr. Van Deuren's class visited the Arlington...

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