July 15 , 2021 The Beacon • 11
Larrison ’ s service project benefits animal shelter
Jen Jones
The 2019 West Lafayette junior homecoming queen Maddie Larrison set up a stand in front of the Ridgewood General Store on July 2 to sell popcorn , juice boxes and water for her community-service project . All of the money would be donated to the Coshocton County Animal Shelter .
By Jen Jones
Maddie Larrison , 2019 West Lafayette homecoming junior queen , knew her community-service projects needed to benefit the animals at the Coshocton County Animal Shelter .
“ It just makes me so sad that the animals don ’ t have homes . I think every animal deserves a home where they are loved and safe ,” she said .
Her family adopted their dogs — Bella , about four years ago , and Cooper , almost five years ago — from the shelter .
On July 2 Larrison set up a stand outside the Ridgewood General Store and sold water , juice boxes and popcorn . All of the donations would benefit the animal shelter . Shelby Theatres donated all of the popcorn for her stand .
“ Mr . and Mrs . Davis own the store and were nice enough to let her set up here ,” said Shelly Larrison , Maddie ’ s mom .
Her Popcorn for the Pups stand isn ’ t the only way she helps the animals at the shelter . Although COVID has affected her projects , she was able to collect cans and donated that money to the shelter .
Coshocton BPW installs new officers
Coshocton Business and Professional Women installed the 2021-22 officers at Clary Gardens on June 21 . Officers installed were President Pat Talbot , Vice President Rachel Courtney , and recording secretary and corresponding secretary Doris Parkhill .
Installing officer was Joan McNeely . Treasurer Aimee Neighbor was not present . Thirteen members and two guests were in attendance . McNeely gave each officer a yard stick and asked them to try to make the yard sticks stand up alone or in a group , but they couldn ’ t without the help of Play-Doh in a cup , which represented the membership , showing the success of Coshocton BPW is a group effort .
Clary Gardens director Jandi Adams , who recently celebrated six years in the position , gave an update on the gardens and upcoming programs . The outdoor pavilion construction will start in June and should be completed in July . Clary Gardens is a hidden gem .
Members voted to
donate to the live auction of the Coshocton County Farm Bureau ’ s third annual Dinner on the Farm on Aug . 13 . The purpose of the event is to raise funds for the Coshocton County 4-H Endowment Fund and the Coshocton County Agricultural Impact Fund . Coshocton County Farm Bureau is a co-sponsor with Coshocton BPW for Meet the Candidates . Members also donated $ 49 for First Step .
The Region 3 meeting will be on Zoom , where Emily McBurney will be installed as the Region 3 president , Raine Hammond as recording secretary and Aimee Neighbor as treasurer . Members will gather on Monday , Aug . 16 at 6 p . m . for a social picnic .
For more information email coshoctonbpw @ gmail . com . BPW , founded in 1919 , promotes equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy , education and information . Membership is open to men and women , employed or unemployed , who support the legislative platform .
“ There was a dog named Summer there who had a skin disorder . One time when I took money , I asked if that money could be used for her adoption fee so she could have a home ,” Maddie Larrison said .
For her birthday she asked friends and family to make donations to the shelter instead of buying gifts for her .
“ The shelter needs cleaning supplies , paper towels , dog and cat treats and food , stuff like that ,” she said .
Larrison has enjoyed her time as junior homecoming
queen . “ I liked meeting new people and making friends . And it was fun telling people about West Lafayette at festivals I got to go to ,” she said .
She has a few more festivals to attend before a new junior queen will be crowned at the end of July .
“ I want to thank the General Store for letting me do this today , the chamber of commerce and my queen director Shanna Weaver . And I want to invite everyone to come to the West Lafayette homecoming July 29-31 . There will be a parade , bounce houses and vendors .”
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Pictured are recording secretary Raine Hammond , left , Vice President Rachel Courtney , President Pat Talbot and installing officer Joan McNeely . Seated is corresponding secretary Doris Parkhill . Treasurer Aimee Neighbor was not present .
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