By Daniel L Bamberg
daniel@centrevillepress.com
Members of local law enforcement and dispatchers recently took time out of their busy schedules to enjoy an outing with boys from the Tri-Wil Portacras School located in Greenpond. Members of West Blocton Police Department and Bibb County Sheriff’s Department along with boys from the school, played softball at West Blocton High School on Saturday, May 22nd. “We had a great time. This is a wonderful influence for these kids. The kids seemed to enjoy it and are already wondering when we are going to do it again,” said West Blocton Chief of Police, Keith Whatley.
This was an idea Chief Whatley had for a long time but finally began last year. Now, Whatley intends on doing this event bi-annually. “These are members of our community who greatly need our support,” he stressed. The West Blocton PD along with the Sheriff’s Department have had a working relationship with Tri-Wil for some time. Whatley mentioned that he would be encouraging his officers to take up more time in the future with these kids. “These kids are in need of as many positive mentors as we can give them,” said Whatley.
According to Whatley, approximately 100 people attended this outing. Community members and law enforcement members played 5 softball games with the boys of Tri-Wil and there was also a cookout.
Chief Whatley personally thanks West Blocton Food Center and Colene’s Flowers for their donations at this event. He also thinks the local law enforcement for their help. “I appreciate the time, the effort, and the encouragement offered by everyone at this event,” said Whatley. Whatley plans on holding a similar outing for the boys of Tri-Wil in October.
To donate for upcoming activities involved with Tri-Wil and law enforcement, please contact Chief Whatley at the West Blocton Police Department at 205-938-7622
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