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By Cami Cox
Staff Writer
The contributions and efforts of many individuals reached fruition April 22 as the staff of the Washington County Children's Justice Center officially opened the doors to their new facility.Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff and Washington County Commissioner Alan Gardner were among those who addressed the crowd at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new CJC building, located adjacent to its former location at 463 E. 500 South, in St. George.“I'm just so excited. I am so happy to be at this place, finally!” CJC director Patricia Sheffield said prior to the ribbon cutting. “We've watched and waited for this day, and as chaotic as it feels right this minute, it feels so exciting to know that we've got something that really says to the children of our community, 'We truly care about you.'”The Children's Justice Center serves families and children involved in alleged abuse cases. The Justice Center provides a homelike atmosphere for children, where they can be inter...