Youth

The Kiwanis Club of Shelbyville recently presented the Collins High School JROTC program with a check for $500. J.R. RoBards presents JROTC instructor Lt. Col. Keith Gramig with the check as cadets (from left) Taylor Jackson, Sophia Sanchez and Austin Myers look on.

When Mr. Tom told us he couldn’t return us to our parents, my spirit sank. “I’d love to return you, but I’ve got a big load to retrieve from a packing plant!” he said. “It’s in the opposite direction from your parents’ house. We’re already several hours away from Grover’s. If I take you back to Grover’s, I’ll miss my deadline and lose that plant’s business.”

The Collins High School chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America attended the Region 6 fall meeting at the Oldham County Arts Center in Crestwood. Chapter officers participated in training, and new members attended a session. FCCLA is the only student led organization with the family as its central focus, and FCCLA provides ample opportunities for leadership and community service.

More than 100 people attended Latino Night on Sept. 24 at Painted Stone Elementary. They enjoyed a meal, read together and learned how to improve literacy skills in the home. Heather Fallen, a teacher, reads to the students during the event.