Several youth earned their babysitting certification after completing a week-long Babysitting Certification Course taught by Girl Scouts. The course covered safety, responsibility, emergency training, diapering and age-appropriate play. They include, back row, from left: Samantha Mierzejek, Amanda Soto, MacKenzie Allison; middle row, from left: instructor Antrese Wood, Monica Mondich, Chelsey Welch, Maraiya Peters, Stephany West, Andria Baker, Linzie Norman, Instructor Andy Peterson, Emelia Siefken, Mary Hayes, Jeanne Ryan; front row, from left: Tanya Malalang, Tasha Malalang, Sydney Perez, Jessica Eriksen and Jessica Lewis. The course was sponsored by the 21st Century Grant After-School Program at Floyd Dryden Middle School. Courtesy of Sheila Degner
Amanda Soto and MacKenzie Allison practice changing diapers on their Baby Think It Over during the week-long Babysitting Certification Class taught by Girl Scouts. Courtesy of Sheila Degner
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