Girls in Action and Royal Ambassadors at Central Baptist Church in Johnson City collected $676.53 for Pure Water Pure Love, an organization that provides clean water to people in need around the world. Front row: Claire Davenport, David Salyer, Travis Holder, Maddux Price, and Caroline Humphrey. Back row: Clara Sutterlin, Rowyn Blevins, Anna Claire Carder, and Liam Moore.
Mervin Pratt was treated to his 100th birthday celebration last Thursday on Veterans Day at The Barn on Boones Creek. Helping him celebrate is daughter, Mary Dwyer. Mr. Pratt was owner of nine Dairy Queen locations in the region. He was also honored as a WW II Navy veteran having served aboard numerous Navy vessels in the European and Pacific theaters during the war. Photo by Bill Derby
Back row, left to right, Cooper Gillespie, Nash Mercer, Lincoln Bell, School Resource Officer Debra Barkley, Tirion Epperson, Finley Barnes, Ellie Fancher, Reese Judd, Gabby Stodola, Ava Wallen and Eli Neal. Front row, left to right, Maelee Steele, Evie Harke, Addy McCormack, Serenity Ratcliff, Easton Trent and Callie Corwin.
Ridgeview Elementary kindergarten students recently participated in a hands-on lesson regarding the job of a police officer. School Resource Officer Debra Barkley described a day in the life of a police officer, explained the various tools used as part of her uniform and vehicle and let the children see how the lights and sirens work.
The day represented the culmination of a unit of study on community helpers. Students completed a variety of activities related to the topic including research of public service careers, basic discussion of future career goals and a focus on how community service jobs are essential to our society.
