Local parent teacher association celebrates its founders day with awards
The event will take place at Stoney Creek Hotel from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Awards such as the "St. Joseph PTA Volunteer Award", "Lifetime PTA Leadership Honoree" and "Life Achievement Award" will be presented to local educators.
Also being presented are the popular "Outstanding Unit Award" and "Outstanding Principal Award".
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