BBBS Helps Our Kids in the Community

If you're looking to make a difference in our community, make sure to volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Licking and Perry Counties.

Studies show mentoring children helps them do better in school and stay out of trouble. BBBS has several rewarding programs for mentors.

Kristina Nixon and Kathy Fouts (pictured left) worked the grill at a recent Volunteer Appreciation Party at Big Brothers Big Sisters.

My wife, daughter, and I have been a family match with our little brother Jeffrey for eight years now. Jeffrey turns 17 this month.

We try to spend some quality time with Jeffrey once or twice a month. Activities include anything from bowling, or fishing, or just having a meal together and catching up with each other. Sometimes I think we learn as much from Jeffrey as we are trying to teach to him.

Since 2000, I've been a reading mentor with BBBS's Clem Reads program at John Clem Elementary in Newark. I work one on one with a student helping to improve his reading skills. It's just a half hour a week during the school year.

BBBS also has other volunteer programs including the Lunch Buddies programs, where volunteers go spend time with kids who are on their lunch break at school.

For more information on volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters, visit www.bbbslp.org

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The House Band rockin' Strawberries

The House Band proved once again that it's the premiere house band of the Licking County Board of REALTORS, when it rocked Strawberries on the Square on May 29 in downtown Newark.

The rowdy crowd was treated to favorites such as "Mustang Sally", "Born to Be Wild", and new additions including "Hold My Hand" and "I Alone".

At one point, the dance floor doubled in participants as fans longed to be closer to the action.

Said one dancer following the show, "You guys rocked! You were awesome!"

The House Band members performing included: Jim McKivergin, Bob Handelman, Joe Wahl, Pat Painter, Jimmy Callen, and Phil Frye. Special Guest Joel Spahr, of The Beverage Source (now open on Sundays!) played bass.

The weekend long event was organized by Newark Kiwanis Club and helped raise money for Camp O'Bannon.

For more information on Strawberries on the Square, log onto www.NewarkOhioKiwanis.org.

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