Job well done
We applaud the Clifty Creek Elementary Schools students who transformed a once-drab courtyard space at the school into an attractive place to be.
During the 2017-18 school year, Clifty Creek Principal Michael Parsons challenged all the students and teachers to pick an area of the school they’d like to improve. Some of the students chose the courtyard, which they wanted to bring to life.
The project was incorporated into their daily lessons. Students learned how to budget money, and also hosted a fundraiser to help fund the project.
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The courtyard now glistens with colorful windows, pickets painted to represent people and painted rocks — an inviting space.
We commend the students for their motivation and desire on a project that has benefited the school.
Donations appreciated
The Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress is playing an important role in addiction treatment and recovery locally, and its newly completed Hub will provide a permanent place where people can access resources for help.
However, getting the Hub’s space in the Doug Otto Center at 1531 13th St. would not have been possible without generous donations of time, talent and materials by local volunteers, organizations and companies.
The Bartholomew County community has donated more than 7,300 hours in volunteer time from more than 180 volunteers, which is the equivalent of $185,906 that’s been received in volunteer activity.
For example:
- Mission Columbus organized and directed the project volunteers
- Cummins Inc. donated used chairs, tables, cafe tables, white boards, chalkboards and office furniture that wasn’t going to be used in its renovated Corporate Office Building
- Family Service Inc. donated computers
- The City of Columbus donated a printer
- The Ridge church purchased new couches and other furniture
That assistance has been tremendously helpful for a resource that will be vital to residents who want to beat substance abuse addiction.
