March 24, 2004

Youth Volunteer Day

       Fourteen Center Grove Middle School Central students and two adult chaperones participated in Youth Volunteer Day today at fire department headquarters.  The annual event is presented by the Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Johnson County and is a project designed to link youth, families, and communities together.  The students arrived at the fire station at 9 a.m. and began volunteering their time and skills helping the firefighters conduct their daily routines.  Some of the tasks included washing apparatus, dusting, mopping, and cleaning out the refrigerator.  A few students even helped prepare a few rooms for painting.  "The students really enjoyed interacting with the firefighters and seeing them in their daily element" said Steve Hamilton, one of the chaperons.  "I think it's good for them to see professional firefighters right here in their own community", he added.  The day concluded about 2 p.m. with a return to the final period of classes.  The firefighters were extremely grateful for the help and enjoyed a shortened day of crew duties.
 

                   
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