Busy dads often struggle finding time to spend with their teenage boys, who generally have plenty of competing activities vying for their attention. One extraordinary father-son
team who make time for each other, and who turn their time into work for the good of the community, is Curt and Chancellor Coates. Curt Coates manages a local Wal-Mart and Chancellor is an accomplished athlete and musician at Maryville High School. They team up as father and son landscapers (and sometimes even get a hand from Chancellor’s younger brother, Churchill, too). Curt’s company encourages volunteerism in the communities Wal-Mart serves by making cash donations that match volunteer hours, up to $250 per quarter. So while Curt donates his time, Wal-Mart provides funding that helps us pay Chancellor for his work. There’s a lot of good happening here: Dad and son find quality time working together. Son earns pocket money. Dad volunteers in the community. The School’s grounds are impeccably landscaped. Wal-Mart supports volunteerism. That pulls at our heartstrings!