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Pets from page 19 for students to gain confidence and nity partners throughout the year,”
scholarships via the essay and oratori- Batcho, who will be the state governor
pooch plus a custom race bib and par- cal contests held annually in the win- of the club next year, said.
ticipant medal for the humans. All of ter/spring as well as numerous fun and For more information about the
the entry funds will be used to sponsor entertaining activities and projects Optimist Club, visit plymouthcantonop-
Optimist activities associated with involving children, adults and commu- timists@gmail.com.
childhood health and wellness
throughout the area. Specifically, this
year there is an emphasis on making
resources available to help youth and
teens develop positive coping skills to
alleviate mental health issues and
reduce suicides in this demographic,
Batcho said.
The Optimist organization is the
fourth largest service organization in
the world and the Plymouth-Canton
Club began serving the youth and com-
munity in 1949.
“We continue to offer opportunities