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Recently refurbished, the Audrey and Sydney Irmas Youth Activity
Center houses the Lennox Sheriff's Station Youth Activity League,
a venue that offers to local children organized sports activities,
tutoring, and an opportunity to interact with responsible adults
in a safe and secure environment. The Sheriff's Department currently
operates ten Youth Activity Leagues throughout the County.
Established
in 1971, the leagues provide thousands of youngsters with
organized activities such as boxing, aerobics, karate, weight
training, tutoring, scouting, and summer employment. All of
the programs are tied to education. To participate, each child
must strive to maintain a "C" average minimum or
be involved in the league's tutoring program.
Operated
under the auspices of the Sheriff's Youth Foundation, and
funded by grants
and charitable donations, the
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