A video game tournament was held to raise funds for Safety city and the DARE program.
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Ten students from area schools were recognized for their winning essays in the DARE program, highlighting lessons on safety and decision-making. Organizers are also preparing for upcoming Safety City field trips and summer program registration.
Registration for the Lima Noon Optimist Safety City Summer Academy opens March 27, offering a free safety education program for children ages 5 to 9. Organizers say spots fill quickly, with 12 sessions planned throughout the summer.
The Lima Noon Optimist Home Show brought many different house ideas to its attendees.
The Lima-Allen County Bike and Pedestrian Task Force wrapped up its year tonight by shining a spotlight on the people driving its progress.
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.