Thoughtful tribute
As Americans paused Tuesday, on Patriot Day, to honor the nearly 3,000 people who died from terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, Cummins employee Toby Johnson also used it as an opportunity to honor first responders.
She asked co-workers to stop by a table and write encouraging words on cards that she would later distribute to law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical technicians.
That was a thoughtful and appropriate gesture by Johnson, a retired U.S. Army chief warrant officer and senior special agent in the Army’s Criminal Investigation Command. We commend her and the co-workers who participated, because first responders deserve our appreciation.
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Be a buddy
Book Buddies, a one-on-one reading program that pairs volunteers with second- and third-graders in Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp., needs some more adults to help improve literacy among children.
The program is Monday through Thursday, and the time investment is one hour per week, working with two students. Every BCSC school needs more volunteers.
Young students need all the help they can to make sure they are on a good educational track. The Book Buddies program helps some young students get back on track with their reading skills. An hour per week is worth one’s time investment for adult buddies. For information: 812-376-4461 or [email protected].
Hiking for a cause
Retired Columbus police officer Troy Love committed to completing a 500-mile hike to raise $7,000 for Blue Tassel Farm, a Christian outreach that focuses on the plight of inner-city children and people in poverty.
Love, along with his nephew Nathan Patton, completed most of it along the Colorado Trail before having to stop due to pain Love experienced from a medical issue. However, he is committed to finishing the final 60 miles and has even invited others to participate.
This tremendous, dedicated effort is worth supporting. Information and donations: 317-982-0822 or bluetasselfarm.com.
