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In focus: Toro’s Barbershop in Centralia mobilizes barbers to offer free haircuts just in time for the start of school

Alberto Isguerra of Toro's Barbershop shaves Hunter Lowther's hair during a back-to-school event at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Saturday, August 24. This is the second year Isguerra has hosted this event to provide free school supplies and fresh haircuts to children in the community before school starts.

Alberto Isguerra of Toro’s Barbershop shaves Hunter Lowther’s hair during a back-to-school event at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Saturday, August 24. This is the second year Isguerra has hosted this event to provide free school supplies and fresh haircuts to children in the community before school starts.

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Cohen Cleek of Toro's Barbershop cuts Collin Sawhill's hair during a back-to-school event at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Saturday, Aug. 24. Although fewer barbers were present, over 98 haircuts were performed during the event, Isguerra said.

Cohen Cleek of Toro’s Barbershop cuts Collin Sawhill’s hair during a back-to-school event at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Saturday, Aug. 24. Although fewer barbers were present, over 98 haircuts were performed during the event, Isguerra said.

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Alberto Isguerra of Toro's Barbershop shaves Hunter Lowther during a back to school event at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Saturday, August 24.

Alberto Isguerra of Toro’s Barbershop shaves Hunter Lowther during a back to school event at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Saturday, August 24.

Ridley Hudson | [email protected]

Alberto Isguerra of Toro's Barbershop shaves Hunter Lowther during a back to school event at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Saturday, August 24.

Alberto Isguerra of Toro’s Barbershop shaves Hunter Lowther during a back to school event at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Saturday, August 24.

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Hunter Lowther (left) and his brother Forest Lowther pose for a photo with their new haircuts at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Saturday, Aug. 24.

Hunter Lowther (left) and his brother Forest Lowther pose for a photo with their new haircuts at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Saturday, Aug. 24.

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Alberto Isguerra of Toro's Barbershop poses for a photo with Forest and Hunter Lowther after giving them both free haircuts at a back-to-school event at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Saturday, August 24.

Alberto Isguerra of Toro’s Barbershop poses for a photo with Forest and Hunter Lowther after giving them both free haircuts at a back-to-school event at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Saturday, August 24.

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Students and children line up for a free haircut at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Saturday, August 24.

Students and children line up for a free haircut at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Saturday, August 24.

Ridley Hudson | [email protected]

Teddi Lloyd of Chehalis Barber and Company cuts Jomar Gutierrez's hair on Saturday, August 24, at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia.

Teddi Lloyd of Chehalis Barber and Company cuts Jomar Gutierrez’s hair on Saturday, August 24, at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia.

Ridley Hudson | [email protected]

Children line up to get a free haircut during a back-to-school event at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Saturday, August 24.

Children line up to get a free haircut during a back-to-school event at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Saturday, August 24.

Ridley Hudson | [email protected]

A student selects a free backpack during a back-to-school event at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Saturday, August 24.

A student selects a free backpack during a back-to-school event at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Saturday, August 24.

Ridley Hudson | [email protected]

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