|
The students who will be boarding the bus for kindergarten at Walbridge Elementary will be doing so safely,
 |
Lake Township Firefighter
Lake Township Darryl Keller
shows Safety Town demonstrates
how to spray a fire hose at
the recent Lake Township
Safety Town. |
using the bus safety skills they learned at Lake Township’s recent Safety Town program.
During the week of Aug. 2 to 6, the young kindergartners-to-be learned about a variety of safety topics that will help them stay safe at home, on the bus and at school.
Topics covered included how to place a 9-1-1 call correctly, stranger danger, gun safety, railroad safety, playground safety, fire safety, the dangers of electricity, medical/health dangers and school bus safety. Highlights of the week included taking a bus ride around the town, spraying a fire hose, making first aid bags and practicing how to “Stop, Drop and Roll,” as well as how to exit a room filled with smoke.
Some extra special four-legged guests also attended Safety Town all week. “Daisy,” “Huskers” and “Preacher” from K-9 Comfort came each day to welcome the students and ease any anxieties about being away from home, especially in the aftermath of the June 6 tornado.
The eventful week concluded with picnic shared with family and friends, and a graduation ceremony where students received safety diplomas signed by Lake Township Police Chief Mark Hummer.
“There were many individuals and groups who helped make Lake Township Safety Town a success,” said Jenny Lowe. “We want to sincerely thank those who donated money, materials and snacks for us to use during the week, as well as the volunteers who gave of their time to assist us. Special thanks go out to Chief Mark Hummer and the Lake Township/Walbridge police departments, Chief Todd Walters and the Lake Township/Walbridge fire departments, Lake Local Schools, Dolores Swineford and Officer Steve Poiry.”
Visit “Lake Township Safety Town” on Facebook to see pictures from the fun-filled week. For more information about next year’s program, contact Lowe at 419-838-7100.
 |
Education 
Subscribe to this comment's feed