TEENS TO ASSIST CARY K9

WHAT:           Ceremony during which the Cary Chapter of Teen Korps and Danny’s Bar-B-Que will give the Town of Cary Police Department money to purchase a “bullet-proof” vest for Cary’s canine officer, Max

WHEN:          3 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 2005

WHERE:        Lochmere Swim Club, 200 Loch Highlands Drive in Cary

WHO:             Cary’s Dynamic Duo Jeremy and Max, Chief of Police Scott Cunningham, Teen Korps members

BACKGROUND:

The Town of Cary Police Department Canine Unit was established in January 2005 when Cary’s first Canine Handler, Jeremy Burgin, was selected.  Officer Burgin’s canine partner, Max, was selected in February 2005 and accompanied Officer Burgin through a fourteen-week Basic Canine School.  The pair graduated in June 2005 and began their tour of duty June 23, 2005.  The team has already been responsible for numerous narcotic arrests as well as the safe apprehension of an aggravated assault suspect.  Learn more at www.townofcary.org.

The Cary Teen Korps chapter was founded in November 2004 and began doing service projects in the community shortly thereafter.  The Cary chapter has 80 teens that are members of the Lochmere Swim and Tennis Club and/or live in nearby neighborhoods.  Through the program, the teens develop leadership skills, hold offices and plan service projects under the guidance of the chapter leaders.  Their goal is to make a difference in their community.

DIRECTIONS:

From downtown Cary, take Kildaire Farm Road south.  Cross Tryon Road and continue past the Lochmere golf course.  Turn left into Lochmere Highlands on Loch Highlands Drive.  Turn right into the clubhouse parking lot.

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