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Surry County recognizes Safe Kids coalition and honors student artwork at Health and Nutrition Center
Summary
Commissioners presented certificates to members of Safe Kids Surry Coalition for injury‑prevention work and recognized high‑school students whose artwork was installed at the Surry County Health and Nutrition Center after a renovation.
At the July 21 meeting the Surry County Board of Commissioners presented certificates of recognition to members of Safe Kids Surry Coalition for their community injury‑prevention work and recognized high‑school art students whose canvases are on display at the recently renovated Surry County Health and Nutrition Center.
Robin (last name not provided at the podium) and other coalition members accepted a certificate presented by Chairman Mark Marion and the board. Coalition remarks noted statewide recognition as Coalition of the Year, local programs including car‑seat checks, gun‑lock distribution, medication lock boxes, water‑safety education and SRO training on car‑seat installation.
Samantha Ainge, director of the health department, described a project to display student paintings of county landmarks on 3x4‑foot acrylic canvases after the department’s renovation. Teachers recommended advanced art students; county staff provided materials and certificates of recognition were delivered or will be delivered to participating schools. Commissioners invited residents to visit the Health and Nutrition Center to view the artwork.
Ending: Commissioners and staff celebrated the coalition’s statewide recognition and encouraged residents to visit the Health and Nutrition Center to view the student artwork.
