Local Civitans honor crossing guards

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Six crossing guards at Vincennes elementary schools have received a thank you from the Vincennes Civitan Club.

 

 

Each crossing guard received a thank you letter citing them as “unsung heroes” for their dedication in protecting school children throughout the school year. The crossing guards also received $25 gift certificates to an area restaurant as a “token of the community’s appreciation.”

The crossing guards include Gary Adams, Robert DeGraff, Lorraine Harris, Jimmie Hook, William Wilkins, and James Woodsmall.

Vincennes Civitan Club President Bridgett Bilskie said the club initiated the crossing guard salute several years to demonstrate our appreciation to them. She says crossing guards work in all kinds of weather to protect school children from harm. Bilskie added they frequently go above and beyond the call of duty.