Volunteerism is not only needed but honorable.  This topic is near and dear to me.  From Rx4life to Neighborhood Watch to Community Celebrations to Torch Run and Special Olympics.  You don’t see many folks volunteering for anything much anymore.  This needs to change so why not let it begin here in Chewelah, WA.  Everybody can spare some time dedicated to a special cause they’re fond of.  Volunteer at the food bank or the dunk tank.  Volunteer at long term care or how about volunteer to look after and assist your elderly neighbor with lawn care, grocery shopping or just sit and visit with them.  If you’d like to hear about things like the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, World War II or even the Cold War, ask them about it.  They won’t be around much longer and soon we’ll only know about these things through books or the web.   

 

If you think this isn’t good for the soul, I don’t know what is.  Donating money to your favorite charity is all well and good but kind of leaves me a little empty.  Volunteer to get involved in your child’s life and activities.  Take them to the museum, the library and the park.  The bonus is, you get to burn a few calories too. 

 

Stay positive, be optimistic and make not only your friends and family proud, but yourself also. 

 

One final note, volunteer yourself to being dedicated to staying off the cell phone while operating a motor vehicle.  You can save that $124 to give to a worthy cause. 

 

Just a note from the Chief