Team effort to keep area children safe

The Bates County Children’s Center has officially opened its doors to provide a child-friendly, safe setting in which law enforcement and Children’s Division personnel can conduct investigations of alleged child abuse.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Friday for the Center. Members of the Advisory Committee, who made the Center a reality, were present for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Cutting the ribbon is the team lead, Steve Hubbard. Pictured above, front row, left to right: Chad Adams, Chad Anderson, Jim Platt, Steve Hubbard, Susan Ferguson and Cindy Wade. Back row, left to right: Pat Miller, Donna Gregory, Jim Garnett, Carmin Gregory, Carol Platt, Debbie Powell, David Foster, Maribeth Golladay, Kathi Olson and Jim Scott.

Steve Hubbard gave his heart, time and resources to the construction of the Children’s Center. In recognition of his leadership and commitment, Advisory Committee Member Debbie Powell presented Steve with a plaque of recognition. Steve was also presented with a framed caricature designed by Judy Porter, Butler.