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Student Leadership Johns Creek recently won the Secretary of State Ambassadors State Championship. (Provided by Student Leadership Johns Creek)
JOHNS CREEK, GA Student Leadership Johns Creek won the Secretary of State Ambassadors State Championship. The competition comprised teams from across Georgia and because of the pandemic didn t begin until late October 2020. This was the third win by the Secretary of State Ambassadors representing Student Leadership Johns Creek. The student ambassadors and the other division winning teams will be recognized by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger at a virtual program on April 22.
The Secretary of State Ambassadors Program is a leadership training program for high school students in the 10th through 12th grades that encourages civic participation and voter registration. Students who serve as ambassadors earn points for promoting civic engagement, voter registration and volunteerism. Student Leadership Johns Creek came in second pla
In one local case, thieves have taken the food out of the mouths of hungry people. Lake Cares Food pantry, on Old U.S. Highway 441 in Mount Dora, was the victim of such a crime.
“We had a refrigeration truck in the parking lot. When it was started up it made a terrible noise,” said Executive Director Irene O’Malley. “It cost us a lot of money to replace it.
It wasn’t just the part. When the truck was in the shop, the non-profit organization had to rent another refrigerated truck.
“They’re not cheap,” she said.
Later, thieves also targeted a food pantry van.
Neighbors: Valentine’s Day, diversity and a special request
FRITZ
Good morning, neighbor.
I hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day. It was nice that it fell on a Sunday, so we could celebrate the entire day. It gave me enough time to make the rounds and see my grandchildren. How about you? I’d love to hear how you spent the day.
Children’s Advocacy Center
Our neighbors at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Franklin County and North Quabbin Inc. are celebrating Valentine’s Day throughout February. If you make a donation between now and Feb. 28, it will be matched up to $3,000.