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Boy named 'Youth of Year'

Fifteen-year-old Green Lake resident Chris Fiorito has been chosen as the Wallingford Boys & Girls Club's Youth of the Year for 2001. Along with the award, he will receive a$500 savings bond and other prizes.

Fiorito has overcome many challenges in his life including homelessness and the death of a parent, said Jamie Flaxman, executive director of the Wallingford Boys & Girls Club. Despite these hardships, Fiorito has been a leader at the club and a role model for his peers since he became involved with the group three years ago, Flaxman said.

Fiorito will compete against other Boys & Girls Club Youths of the Year for the title of Youth of the Year for King County.

For more information about the Wallingford Boys & Girls Club, call 547-7261.

Free screenings at Lake City clinic

The Development Movement & Education Center at 12351 Lake City Way will be offering several free screenings for Attention Deficit Disorder and other learning and behavior challenges in children and adults.

Screenings will be held on March 8 and 29, April 19, May 10 and June 1. An appointment is required.

To schedule a screening call 525-8038.