When the Atlantic City Council meets Wednesday evening at 5:30, there will be recognition of the A.H.S 2018 All-State Music Students, and the swearing-in of the City’s first-ever, Honorary Police Officer by Mayor Dave Jones and Police Chief Dave Erickson. Both take place in the Council’s Chambers, at City Hall.

As we told you following the last City Council meeting, Chief Erickson had plenty of good things to say about six-year old Myles Jones. The Massena boy is the son of Erick and Sara Beth Jones. He has a close relationship with the department, and even invited everyone from the Department to his birthday party, which, appropriately enough, had a law enforcement theme. Sgt. Dustin Pieken and Officer Brock Thompson attended the party. His other connection to law enforcement, comes in the form of his grandfather, who is a retired South Carolina County Law Enforcement Officer.

Chief Erickson told the Council two-weeks ago, that Myles recently challenged the community to give towards the Atlantic Police Dept.’s children and family programs.

Lt. Devin Hogue and “Officer” Myles Jones collect donations for the APD’s children and family programs (APD Facebook photo)

With assistance in the form of transportation provided by Lt. Devin Hogue, Myles went around town and collected donations that amounted to $3,725. The funds were presented Dec. 7th to the Chief and Reserve Officer Jeff Hackwell. Last Sunday (Dec. 16th), Myles helped the Department with their annual “Shop-with-a-Cop” program.

In recognition of his thoughtfulness and helping others this holiday season, Myles Jones will be inducted as an Atlantic Police Officer (Honorary), and be presented with an official department badge and certificate to commemorate his new “rank.”

Prior to his induction ceremony, the Atlantic City Council will recognize members of the AHS 2018 All-State Music ensemble. When the All-State Music Festival was held Nov. 17th, three vocal and one instrumental student from Atlantic were in attendance and performing. Vocalists included Sarah Schorle, Avery Andersen and Genevieve Martinez. Lex Somers was chosen for Instrumental. Erin Barrick was recalled for Instrumental, while Chris Krogh was also recalled for Vocal.