Bring Back Firehouse Youth Center
Mother of an autistic child explains why programs should be restored.
There are few things I hate more than public speaking. However, on June 13 at the City Council meeting, even though the room was almost empty, my voice shook as I pleaded that the council reinstate the cuts made to the Firehouse Youth Center by the last administration. These cuts included the middle school summer program and days off and early release supervision during the school year. Why am I so passionate about the Firehouse? It accomplishes so much with so little. In the past decade, Highland Park has built huge glory projects such as the Water Park and Recreation Center. Now we are suddenly cost conscious when it comes to the services the Firehouse offers. If you’ve been to the Firehouse, you’ll know that it is retro, charming …
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Betsy Brint
6:43 pm on Friday, June 24, 2011
I am so thrilled to read the passionate comments about the Firehouse. Jill - you are to be commended for speaking up. I spoke with a Dist. 112 teacher about this today - she pointed out that many of the families who count on the Firehouse when our schools have their monthly "Early Release" (don't get me started on those) days as well as their teacher in-service days, are uncomfortable speaking up… more ›