McEachron Elementary students, led by
their principal, Vic Williams, serenaded shoppers at Joann Fabric’s grand
opening celebration on Thursday, February 12th. While there, the students also
received a check for $2,000 to buy craft supplies
for their school. The supplies will be used to make bracelets that the students
will sell to raise money for new playground equipment.
Store manager Tim
Davis was on hand to present the check. He said that, though many community
groups had applied for a grant through Joann’s “Inspire the Community” program,
“(McEachron’s) story touched us the most.”
Students will begin selling the
wristbands at the McEachron PTO Pancake Feed and Silent Auction, which will take
place on Saturday, February 28th from 7:00 am to 11:00 am in the school’s
gymnasium. After that, bracelets can be purchased by calling the school's office
at 438-4430.
