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When children are young, most parents encourage them to diligently wash their hands. It is an effort to keep the children from getting sick, and from spreading any illnesses they might have to other children.

The practice has become even more important with the introduction of COVID in society. Medical officials have said personal cleanliness is one of the easiest ways to stop the spread of the virus.

Bomgaars and True Value partnered for their Educational Heroes program.

The program provides health and safety kits for nominated schools.

Store Manager Shaun Inzer said Dec. 1 he contacted So...