Shiloh Middle School sixth-grader Shannon Watt was honored yesterday for her efforts to provide bulletproof vests for police dogs.
Maryland State Police Field Operations Bureau Chief Lt. Col. William Arrington, interim school Superintendent Charles I. Ecker and other local officials honored Shannon for her dedication and service to the law enforcement community.
Shannon spent 55 hours on the school's community service project to raise money for the vests. She raised enough money to buy four vests at $485 each.
She donated one vest each to Westminster City Police and Carroll County Sheriff's Office.
Yesterday, she donated the other two vests to Maryland State Police.
Business expo to be held at North Carroll High
Hampstead Business Association will hold its Hampstead Business Expo 2001 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 24 at North Carroll High School.
Businesses are welcome to rent vendor space to display their products and services. Spaces are $60 per table before Jan. 1 and $100 after.
All money for vendor space must be in by Feb. 1. Checks should be made payable to HBA, P.O. Box 211, Hampstead 21074, attention Beverly Martin.
Information: 410-374-9005.
