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Local FCSS once again collecting school supplies for kids
www.tofieldmerc.com
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
Tofield/Beaver County West Family and Community Support Services (TBWFCSS) is again collecting school supplies, in order to offer assistance to families who may not be able to afford them for their children. Donations can be dropped off at the FCSS office, located in the Tofield Town Office building, preferably before Tuesday, August 27. “Before then would be best, as this allows us a day or so before school starts to finish up items for the families. We prepare packages based on the ages, grades, and schools of the students, and we call the families who have registered to come to pick them up,” said TBWFCSS Director Tracey Boast Radley. Boast Radley said items that are often needed include writing utensils and pencil cases. “Sharpened HB pencils, sharpened pencil crayons, pencil boxes, white erasers, and Hilroy non-coiled scribblers are items we tend to need more of,” she said. In 2023, seven families with 17 students used the Tools for School program, and nine families with 14 children in 2022. “We provide service to families living in Tofield and Beaver County West. We are very thankful to the generous donations we have received from residents so far. We would also like to extend thanks to our Member of Parliament Damien Kurek who supported our Tools for School program with the ‘Kits for Kids’ of five backpacks filled with school supplies. “Any families in need can register by calling our office at 780-662-7067,” Boast Radley said.
Good showing for local at Bruce Stampede Local rodeo pro, Noah Hartum of Tofield, was at the Bruce Stampede on Sunday afternoon to show off his Tie Down Roping skills. Hartum scored a 9.6, tying for seventh place after the weekend events. ALLY ANDERSON PHOTOS