Kids Learn Safety Tips at Safety Town

Students that began their kindergarten year were eligble to attend this year's Safety Town in August.

It is organized by the Springfield Police Department with support of all Springfield and Lakemore Safety Services, Akron Coach, Springfield Schools and on site was GASP (Guardians Advocating Child Safety and Protection).

Students are taught about bus safety and take a ride on a school bus. They learn about crossing the road when the bus driver gives the go ahead. They learn not to touch guns in the house, what to do in a fire, how a tow truck works and what everyone's job is in these safety forces.

This year the kids rode the bus to Springfield Town Hall where they learned about the fire and police departments. 

They road tricycles on the "town map" learning road safety and sidewalk safety. 

Kids learned so much more. Each school year parents have an opportunity to enroll their kindergartener in Safety Town when registering them for their first year of school at Springfield Local Schools.

Here are some pictures of the three days of fun safety learning.

STUDENTS SHOWED THEIR EXCITEMENT TO RECEIVE A NEW BACKPACK AT THE ANNUAL SPRINGFIELD CARES GIVEAWAY

 The students were excited as they anticipated receiving a new backpack and an assortment of school supplies to begin their new year. 

It was the morning thatSpringfield Cares organization held its annual backpack giveaway at Lakemore United Methodist Church. Volunteers were on hand to help out with giving out backpacks, passing out supplies and many other duties. 

The event was Saturday August 3 from 9 a.m. to noon.

The room at the church was sporting more than 500 backpacks and more than 400 students came though that morning to choose their favorite one.

Nancy Rodrigues, coordinator of the event, said that she will disperse the rest of the backpacks to the schools and the upcoming Safety Town event.

Those participating were GASP, Modern Movement Dance, Springfield Assembly of God with information ontheir upcoming events. 

It was a great day filled with smiles.

Those that donated or were volunterring were:

Nativity Church, Springfield Assembly Church, Springfield Baptist Church, T's and Things, Lakemore United Methodist Church, Elizabetn Pence, Mayor Richard Cole, Lakemore Council members, Village Administrator Tracy Sayers, and members of the community. 

Events coming up!

 

Here are some events coming up in the village and township. Frank and Jim are on the job filming programs.

Friday July 19...the music of the Lee Brothers

     

                                        

National Night Out in Lakemore....
        This year the Village of Lakemore is participating in the National Night Out.  This is a community event, bringing safety services together with the community. This event will be Thursday, August 1st from 4:00 until 6:00 at                             Dodds Lakefront Park.  

They  plan to have a food truck, face painting, a balloon artist, games and sprinklers, touch-a-truck, and Police and Fire Personnel on site to socialize.  

Kid ID kits and other freebies will be provided.  

        

YUM...get your tickets.....
                                        

Watch for details on the backpack giveaway. 

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Young Fishermen enjoy fishing derby at Dodd's Park

 

The Village held the annual Fishing Derby June 29. The event was well attend and the children and families had a fun time. It was held at Dodds Park. The Akron Watershed Division was on hand with information and items as well as Summit Metro Parks. 

The event was sponsorded by Fisherman's Central, Port Summit Rotary, Berkley Catch More Fish, Fenwik, Pit Stop, Lakemore Police, Lakemore Fire, and Village of Lakemore Outreach. Prizes were given out in each age group for the most variety and biggest fish and then a prize for the biggest fish overall by any age. Enjoy the pictures.