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Child victims of abuse to be honored Tuesday in Johnson Park, Marble Falls

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Granite Shoals city employees observe Go Blue Day Friday, April 8. Showing support Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month from the deck of city hall are, from left, Lisa Crane, Elaine Simpson, Wendy Gholson, Emily Flores, and Amber Campbell. The Granite Shoals Police Department joined them and others across the Highland Lakes April 8. More events are coming up Tuesday, April 25, and Sunday, April 30.

 

 

 

 

By Glynis Crawford Smith

The Highlander

April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month and Highland Lakes residents are being called upon to take part is special Go Blue observances Monday, April 24, and Sunday, April 30.

A ceremony to honor all child victims of abuse and neglect will be held from 5:30-6 p.m. April 24 at the amphitheater of Johnson Park, 230 Avenue J, in Marble Falls.

The annual bell ringing event is sponsored by Court Appointed Advocates (CASA) for the Highland Lakes Area and Marble Falls Daybreak Rotary.

Other groups dedicated to the protection of children, the Burnet County Child Welfare Board (BCCWB), the Hill Country Children's Advocacy Center (HCCA), and Child Protective Services (CPS) caseworkers will be on hand also for the signing of a proclamation at the Burnet County Commissioners Court Tuesday, April 11, and other similar city events throughout the month.

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