It started off with buying a camper, but if they were going to buy this camper, they were going to use it.
Barbara Greenlee and her husband, Art, did just that and camped at Wind Creek State Park every fifth weekend throughout the year. As they became regulars, they got to know more people at the park. Barbara started helping with the bingo games, and they soon decided it was time to fill out some volunteer applications.
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