Scott Stacey has worked for Dixon Unified School District for 38 years and intends to do another five years before retiring. Photo by Nicolas Brown

DIXON, CA (MPG) - Scott Stacey, a longtime Dixon Unified School District campus supervisor, was honored by the community Oct. 3 with a public ceremony and a commemorative bench placed at his familiar post at the corner of North First Street and A Street.

The event, held at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 in Women’s Improvement Park at 230 N. First St., drew about 15 to 20 individuals, with many more passing by in vehicles honking and cheering in support. Family, friends and former students gathered to recognize Stacey’s nearly four decades of dedication to Dixon’s youth.

“I’ve been at this corner since October 2008,” said Stacey. “It floored me and that’s an understatement. Seeing the names that actually donated, some of them were students I served at Silveyville almost 30 years ago. I must’ve made a positive impact on them.”

The custom bench, shipped from Canada, was funded entirely through community donations. Organizers raised more than $3,000 and presented Stacey with the remaining $1,100 during the ceremony.

The effort was led by Kimberlie Hicks, a resident whose children and grandchildren have crossed paths with Stacey for years.

According to Kimberlie Hicks, the community is truly blessed to have someone as dedicated and loyal as Scott Stacey working for the school district. The custom bench, shipped from Canada, was funded entirely through community donations. Organizers raised more than $3,000 and presented Stacey with the remaining $1,100 during the ceremony. Photo by Nicolas Brown

“My kids walk this crosswalk, my grandkids walk this crosswalk and I know I can rest easy as long as Scotty is here,” said Hicks. “He’s been helping out the community since he was 10.”

Stacey has worked for Dixon Unified School District for 38 years, only missing a handful of days due to personal loss or health reasons. He was inducted into the Dixon High School Hall of Fame in 2014 as a special contributor.

“When they cross this street, they’re my kids,” said Stacey. “And God help anyone who messes with my kids.”

Born and raised in Dixon, Stacey is a fourth-generation Dixonite. Over the years, Stacey’s familiar presence and warm greetings have become part of the daily rhythm for many students and families.

“Even some of the people my mom went to school with are driving by and waving,” said Stacey. “The best thing is to see the kids come by. They’re waving and I give them a hearty good morning.”

Looking at the new bench, Stacey said he was nearly moved to tears.

Scott Stacey, a longtime campus supervisor for Dixon Unified School District, was honored by the community Oct. 3 with a public ceremony and a commemorative bench placed at his familiar post at the corner of North First Street and A Street. The event was organized by Dixon resident Kimberlie Hicks. Photo by Nicolas Brown

“My first words were, ‘It’s beautiful,’” said Stacey. “This is actual proof that I had people who cared about me as much as I cared about them.”

According to Hicks, Stacey has committed to “at least another five” years. Community members say they are grateful for every single one of those years.