By Abigail Roberts
For eight years now, local leaders in Crab Orchard have greeted students as they made their way into school for their first day.
The tradition continued on Monday, Sept. 8 as the group gathered in front of Crab Orchard Elementary.
“We are there to wish the kids a good morning, to have a great day and welcome back to school,” said City Clerk Nancy Baker.
Each year the city purchases a gift for each student as they start the year. This year, students received a new Crab Orchard Cubs pencil pouch.
The following people participated in this year’s welcome back: Magistrate Dan Gutenson; City Commissioner Mike Eldridge; Constable Mike Mullins; Tracy Troyer, owner of LIfted Spirit; Julie Lowery, postal employee; Willie and Amber Ashley of Ashley’s Towing; Police Chief Jimmy Gipson; Firefighters Chief Larry Owsley, Tim Saylor, Rodney and Ken Price, Jaxon Pope, Ryan Plantz; and city employees Tina Smith and City Clerk Nancy Baker.
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