The Lima-Allen County Bike and Pedestrian Task Force wrapped up its year tonight by shining a spotlight on the people driving its progress.
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LPD Officer Eric Mericle, Safety City Program Coordinator, said, “The earliest I’ve ever seen anybody line up was, like, an hour and a half to two hours prior, but it’s, you know, come out. You know, there’s going to be a little bit of a line, but there’s so many people passing out various different things, not only just candy, they may have free gift cards to places. So it’s just going to be a fun, fun time.”
The Lima Noon Optimist held their Respect for Law program on Wednesday, and brought in a man who taught kids to respect safety in Lima in the 80's and 90's.
“Our assignment was we need to check our smoke detector, so we can see if it works in case we have a fire, and you always need a door,” said Alanna Watkins, one of the program participants. “You don't want to live in a basement or attic if you don't have a door. And you have to have a plan, so when you have a sleepover with your friends, you have to tell them where to meet up if you have a fire.”
The Lima Noon Optimist Club's Safety City summer programs are underway.
The Lima Noon Optimist Safety City, a fixture in the community for almost 50 years, has seen a surge in student participation this year. Officer Eric Mericle of the Lima Police Department said their field trip program has been attracting students from surrounding counties, hitting a milestone of 1,400 student visitors since March.
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - The Lima Noon Optimist Club held a new fundraiser this on Saturday. They hosted their first annual "Quarters for Kids" auc…
Only 240 entry tickets will be sold. Each $40 ticket includes light hors d'oeuvres, a drink ticket, one paddle valid for 20 auction rounds, and the opportunity to win prizes such as designer purses, electronics, date nights, and more. Additional paddles will be available for purchase at the event.
The Lima Noon Optimist Safety City opened its doors Saturday for a special reunion event, welcoming the public and past graduates of DARE and the Safety City program, to celebrate decades of community safety education.
The organization will host an open house reunion at its campus, encouraging all past participants to visit and explore the many improvements made over the years. Changes include upgrades to the classroom as well as enhancements to the signature structures that define Safety City.