Haircutting benefit to pay tribute to the fun-loving life of Jared Maurer; July 31 at Dekalb Junction Fire Hall from 10a.m. to 4p.m.

By Rachel Riley
Just some of the things nine-year-old Jared Maurer was known for were his enthusiastic smile, his positive energy, and his variety of hairdos.
Tragically, young Jared passed away earlier this month after his bicycle was hit by a car in DeKalb.
Friends and family have gotten together in the spirit of keeping Jared's memory strong. A benefit has been planned for Saturday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the DeKalb Junction Fire Hall.
“Anyone who knows Jared knows a happy, energetic, loving, dare-devilish kind of boy. He loved changing his hair around and often had funky, fun hairdos, including mohawks.” states the Facebook page set up for the benefit.
Licensed hairdressers and students from the BOCES cosmetology course at Southwest Tech, will be giving real Mohawk haircuts and gel Mohawks to anyone wishing to pay tribute to Jared in that way. It will be a free will donation with all proceeds going to The Maurer Family. There will also be a bake sale, face painting and a balloon release.
"Mohawks For Jared would be a great way to remind people of Jared and his outlook on life- be unique, be happy, try new things. On this day Jared will be looking down with a huge smile.”