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School supply drive project underway by Marlin Police
By Denise Schoppe
Staff writer
The Marlin Democrat
August 10, 2005
Marlin Animal Control Officer Cecil Sparks has made it his project to collect school supplies for needy children. Sparks and members of the Marlin Police Department were at the Marlin Wal-Mart on Friday, Aug. 5, collecting supplies from store patrons.
“I spoke to John [Desmuke, store manager] about setting up out here today. We’re just trying to help out students that won’t be able to get all their supplies for the new school year,” Sparks said.
Police officers and Fire Department personnel all gave to the cause even as they collected supplies from others.
“All the officers have come in and given from their own pockets,” Police Chief Kerry Blakemore said. “Everyone complains about the schools here in Marlin. Here is everyone’s chance to help out our students.”
Sparks will be collecting supplies throughout the school year to help keep the students replenished. Anyone wishing to donate at anytime should go by the Marlin Police Department and leave supplies or donations towards supplies for the Animal Control Office.
“I want to help out the community,” Sparks said. “Citizens are helping me to raise funds for the new animal shelter, and this is a way for me to give back.”
By Denise Schoppe
Staff writer
The Marlin Democrat
August 10, 2005
Marlin Animal Control Officer Cecil Sparks has made it his project to collect school supplies for needy children. Sparks and members of the Marlin Police Department were at the Marlin Wal-Mart on Friday, Aug. 5, collecting supplies from store patrons.
“I spoke to John [Desmuke, store manager] about setting up out here today. We’re just trying to help out students that won’t be able to get all their supplies for the new school year,” Sparks said.
Police officers and Fire Department personnel all gave to the cause even as they collected supplies from others.
“All the officers have come in and given from their own pockets,” Police Chief Kerry Blakemore said. “Everyone complains about the schools here in Marlin. Here is everyone’s chance to help out our students.”
Sparks will be collecting supplies throughout the school year to help keep the students replenished. Anyone wishing to donate at anytime should go by the Marlin Police Department and leave supplies or donations towards supplies for the Animal Control Office.
“I want to help out the community,” Sparks said. “Citizens are helping me to raise funds for the new animal shelter, and this is a way for me to give back.”
