Kirby awarded $500 grant from Preferred Credit Union

From left: Emma Hendricks, Carrie Callihan and Megan Zalis (branch manager) of Preferred Credit Union, Rich Kirby, Connor Chaney and his parents, Kate and Eric Chaney.

Kirby awarded $500 grant from Preferred Credit Union

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief

LUDINGTON — Ludington High School physical education teacher Rich Kirby received a special surprise Tuesday morning when he was presented with a $500 check from Preferred Credit Union. Each year the credit union presents a grant to a teacher to be used for the classroom. Preferred Credit Union members nominate recipients who are then selected at random. Kirby was selected by LHS student Connor Chaney.

“Mr. Kirby is a great teacher,” Connor said. “He’s one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met. He is always supportive of me and the other students.”