Moorefield Optimists host 57th Mapleton Safe Kids Day
– Submitted by Sue Hogenkamp
MOOREFIELD – Mapleton Safe Kids Day was hosted by the Moorefield Optimists on June 20 at their hall and outdoor rink, in partnership with Safe Communities Mapleton.
Optimist Club president, Ryan Campbell, reported that 58 kids registered for the bike rodeo, and confirmed that this is the 57th year for the event. Other activities included hands-on learning stations designed to empower children with the practical knowledge to help keep them safe.
Mapleton Fire Rescue, Farm Safety, Wellington County OPP, Guelph Wellington Paramedics, Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington, Safe Communities Wellington County and the Grand River Conservation Authority joined forces to provide an interactive community experience that provided children and their families a unique opportunity to learn lifesaving skills in a fun and memorable way.
Ice cream was provided by the Moorefield Diner to kids who shared a safety tip.
PHOTO 1: Mhat Briehl from the Grand River Conservation Authority uses a realistic model to explain the dangers of river dams to 8-year-old Margot, 10-year-old Romy, and their Mom, Amy Van Til during Mapleton Safe Kids Day on Saturday. PHOTO 2: Mapleton Safe Kids Day was designed to not only reinforce vital safety skills to kids, but also to raise safety awareness in parents through direct engagement. From left, Guelph Wellington Paramedic Katelyn Thomas, and OPP officers Shannon McCaffery and Sandy Heseltine provide a few tips to Laura Mulder, centre, for one-year-old Marla and two and a half-year-old Harrison. PHOTO 3: Maverick Ferguson receives a trophy from OPP officer K. Hoelscher and Moorefield Optimist member Ryan Campbell. Ferguson was one of the bike rodeo winners at Mapleton Safe Kids Day on Saturday. Photos by Sue Hogenkamp
