During a recent government meeting, Kaden Wetherington, a rising sixth grader from Stokes School, led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance, highlighting the importance of community involvement and youth engagement. Kaden, who has been selling lemonade since the age of four, has impressively raised over $18,000 for Community Crossroads, a local initiative. His efforts were acknowledged by Principal Sarah Ambrose, who attended the meeting with Kaden and his family.

The meeting also included a moment of silence dedicated to the school system, emphasizing the community's hopes for a successful academic year and support for the new interim superintendent and his staff.

Following these acknowledgments, the agenda for the meeting was adopted unanimously, with a vote of six to zero. The proceedings reflect a commitment to fostering community spirit and supporting local educational initiatives.