“We are working with everyone from veterans to youth ages 16-18 years old,” said T. O. Fuller Park Manager, Jimmy Warren. “Basically we will be working this summer with 22 children from the 38109 area, Carver, Mitchell, Westwood and those areas in a for-hire program designed for student attendees of the Shelby County School system. The program will be featuring story telling by the well-renowned former Morning Soul Patrol radio personality “Mother Wit,” the Memphis Police Department and others. I’m just excited about being the park manager because I grew up in the area. To me, it’s a way to give back to youth from my neighborhood.” The program will be running from 9 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday through the end of July beginning with an orientation session on Monday, June 3, 2019 and culminating with a graduation ceremony a few days prior to the end of the camp session. Donations of time and finances are always welcomed. T. O. Fuller State Park is open from 8 AM to 7 PM during the spring and summer and from 8 AM to Sunset during the fall and winter. The office is located at 1500 W. Mitchell Road, Memphis, TN 38109. Volunteer opportunities assisting in protecting and preserving the cultural and natural resources of the park are available for individuals, families, and groups. Visit tnstateparks.com for details or phone the park office at (901) 543-7581 for pricing and to make reservations. Van Rutherford, T. O. Fuller State Park Friend’s Group Inc. President speaks during a One Voice meeting recently held in the Shelby Bluff Center at the T. O. Fuller State Park. The friend’s group can be reached by mail at P. O. Box 9905, Memphis, TN 38190-9905; by email at friendsoftofullerstatepark@ gmail.com, or by phoning (901) 543-7581. 18
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