By BOB SHRALUKA
WZBD.com
SAFE of Adams County had a big turnout for its annual carnival last weekend.
SAFE officials said approximately 150-175 children and adults were on hand for the two-hour event at Riverside Center.
It was the organization’s ninth annual carnival.
No admission was charged and the carnival included snacks and lots of games, such as ring and bag toss, bowling, golf, crafts, Plinko, cookie walk. A raffle, at 50 cents per ticket, was also held.
One of the highlights of the day was the appearance of police K-9 Koda, who was a big hit with the kids. He was accompanied by Decatur officers Luke Roby and Dan McGill.
Youth volunteers assisting SAFE members at the carnival included Hunter Rehm, George Curtis, Temperance Coe, Andrea Curtis, Sophia Butler, Krosbi Butler, Andrew James, Will Baker, Gavin Krull, Alicia Smith, Andrew James Hayden, Drew Kolter, Evan Coil and Michael Hayduk.
Decatur Mayor Dan Rickord earlier proclaimed April as Child Abuse and Prevention Month in the city.
SAFE (Supporting All Families Everyday) in Adams County was formed in 2012 by a concerned group of teachers, youth volunteers, child welfare social workers, parents and grandparents.
SAFE of Adams County says it is dedicated to preventing child abuse through education and awareness to enable all children to flourish in a nurturing and stable environment.
“We support community programs already in place and sponsor events to raise awareness and support families.”
Monthly meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Adams County Healthy Families facility, 829 E Monroe Street in Decatur.
Sandy Brown is the president of the group of volunteers which includes Cindy Thieme, Mary Bertsch, Abbey Martin, Jane Drummer, Sarah Wolfe, Beth Koorsen, Danielle Reed, Amy Winkle, Deb Cummings, Mandy Lengerich, Wes Haight, Christina Chandler, Megan Liter-Jinnings, Julie Beer, Michelle Norman, Myrna Zimmerman, Tashia Weaver, Devon Busse, Carla Castro, and Chris Garrett.
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