Salvation Army to host lighted vigil tonight
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
Final preparations are underway as the Salvation Army of Whitley County prepares for the “Light the Way to Child Abuse Prevention and Education” lighted vigil this evening in downtown Columbia City from 7-8 p.m.
Rain or shine, the event will be held on the Whitley County Courthouse lawn.
To make the event as family friendly and safe as possible, Salvation Army director Pat Mossburg said they plan to use glow sticks instead of burning candles. Today, Mossburg and a group of volunteers will be gathering supplies for this evening’s event.
In addition to the Salvation Army of Whitley County, local Kiwanis club members and citizens of the community, Stop Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) will also have representatives in attendance to help residents learn to spot the signs of violence and know how to respond.
The event is being held in observance of national child abuse prevention month.