3/21/13 - Thereâs a lot going on at the Howell Teen Center lately, from awards to fundraising and new activities. The Howell Teen Center is being recognized for not only the passion of its leadership but out-of-the-box thinking and activities. Tim Church is one of two Supervisors at the Teen Center, located on Barnard Street. He was recently named the Michigan Recreation and Parks Association Youth Council Advisor of the Year. Officials say heâs an exceptional leader who not only mentors but motivates and inspires the local teen population. Church tells WHMI on any given day, around 30 teens can be found at the center but on a nice, warm Friday, they see between 80 to 100 kids. He says the teens have been getting more and more involved in the community and volunteering. One new addition that was made possible through community grants and fundraising efforts on the part of the teens is a new gaga pit that was delivered this week, which can be compared to a new form of dodge ball. Church says theyâre always looking for new and creative ways to raise funds for the center and the kids are up for the challenge, along with the other Teen Center Supervisor Jeff Dunham. Heâs 6-foot-6 with red hair and has grown his hair and his beard out during the winter for the past three years to raise funds for the center. Then every St. Patrickâs Day, the individual who raises the most money is allowed to cut it any way they want. Officials say he looks a lot like Friar Tuck from Robin Hood this week, after a careful bowl cut with a large bald spot in the center. (JM)
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