04-26-10 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 2010 COMMENTS FROM MS. JUDY LEE COMMENDING THE BRAVE ACT OF MS. STEPHANIE WOJTKOWSKI Judy Lee, 66841 Walnut Road, Walkerton, Indiana wanted to publicly recognized Ms. Stephanie Wojtkowski, Director, Light House Day Care Center for her heroic act last October. Ms. Lee stated that Ms. Wojtkowski was looking out the window of the daycare and saw a little boy wondering around near Edison Road with. She immediately ran out after him and called the police department. She stated that the little boy only knew his first name and did not know his last name or his address. She stated that the police department was able to locate the little boys address and found two (2) more children alone in the apartment. Ms. Lee felt compelled to speak regarding this brave act and commend Mr. Stephanie Wojtkowski for her quick response in rescuing this little boy and going beyond the call of duty. Ms. Lee recognized Ms. Wojtkowski as a “local hero.” COMMENTS FROM MS. STEPHANIE WOJTKOWSKI REGARDING EARLY EDUCATION Ms. Stephanie Wojtkowski, 1629 Hass Drive, South Bend, Indiana, thanked Ms. Lee, and stated that this should not happen to any child. She stated that it was quite disappointing to know that this little boy did not know his last name or his address. She encourages all parents, grandparents and care givers to teach children their last name and address. She reiterated that this is a valuable lesson to teach them. She also emphasized as a community that we need to be aware of situations like this and to be cognizant that no child should be left alone, no matter what the circumstances are. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, President Derek D. Dieter adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m. ATTEST: ATTEST: ____________________________ ____________________________ John Voorde, City Clerk Derek D. Dieter, President 13