All locations of Dakotaland Federal Credit Union are celebrating Youth Month for the entire month of July. To make the month extra special, they celebrated Youth Week last week, July 15-19. The Woonsocket Branch kicked off the week on Monday with a visit from Professor Toto who brought an Absolute Science Mega Foam Blaster to the ball field for the kids to play in a pool of foamy bubbles. Professor Toto works for Absolute Science from Davenport, Iowa, and he does presentations about science for schools and libraries. 

On Wednesday of the same week, Woonsocket Branch Manager Lisa Snedeker took money to the Woonsocket Community Pool and the kids went “diving for dollars.” On Thursday, the branch had a special treat day for all youth who came into their facility. 

Throughout the entire week, the branch in Woonsocket gave different treats for any youth who made a deposit into their account. They also had packets for the kids to take home to learn more about money and finances. Also, for every deposit a child made, their name went into a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card. Those deposits can be made all month through next Wednesday, July 31, for youth to get their names in the drawing along with treats. The winning name will be drawn after the celebration of Youth Month is over in July.

…See pictures in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

The Town and Country Fire District of Woonsocket recently awarded retirement plaques to six of its members. These members gave a combined total of 160 years of service and dedication to our community. Their countless hours devoted to the fire department and public safety does not go unnoticed. 

Retirees include Trent “Budda” Foos, 44 years of service; Keith Ohlrogge, 40 years; Scott Alexander, 35 years; Eric Christensen, 21 years; Troy Walz, 10 years; and Kylie Forbes, 10 years.

While the fire department is disappointed to see them go, they are also excited to welcome eight new members to take their place. These new members have committed to take the state certified firefighter 1 and 2 class later this year. Once this class is completed, the department will once again be 100 percent certified to the firefighter 1 and 2 standard. So, if you see any of these public servants out on the street be sure to give them a big “Thank You” and show your appreciation.

…See pictures of the new and retiring firemen in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!