Reader encourages people to get involved
It takes a village. That was an unspoken subtheme at a public information meeting held Aug. 31 and chaired by MLPD Chief Dean Mitchell. The cooperative efforts between the Grant County Sheriff's Office and miscellaneous city police departments within the county were discussed. The proactive involvement of various youth groups to channel children toward more positive choices was highlighted and the need for us all to help make a difference in our communities was pointed out. Anyone who noticed the visible yet friendly police presence at our recent county fair saw that there were also police officers from other cities in Grant County. All part of a county wide gang task force that includes law enforcement from throughout Eastern Washington.
We want safe streets and kids who grow up respecting each other, their elders and the law. Some kids have no one in their family to teach them right and wrong, acceptable behavior, and how to be a responsible member of civilized society. That is where the "village" comes into play. That is you and me, the rest of us. Get involved somewhere. Be a role model, act the way you would have kids grow up to act. There are so very many positive activities and programs being offered by so few volunteers. An hour or two now and then really isn't that big a sacrifice to make if you can make a lifelong impact on a kid who needs guidance.
A positive impact could be made by anyone willing to volunteer at the youth to senior connection - a program run by Wanda Harrison. First through fifth graders from Lakeview school need tutoring in simple arithmetic and reading from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. There is an easy way to get involved. Please just do something.
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