The Clayton County Extension Service hosted a Safety Day on May 9 at the Clayton County Fairground in National. 271 fourth grade students from Elkader Central, MFL MarMac, Clayton Ridge, Ed-Co, Valley, and Postville schools attended the daylong event.
Sessions included Fire Safety presented by the Edgewood Fire Department; Sun Safety given by Barb Sauser, ISU Extension; Internet Safety presented by Deb Henkes, Keystone A.E.A.; Tobacco Awareness given by Merry French, Clayton County Substance Abuse; Animal Safety presented by Amos Troester, Melissa Lenth, and Darcy Fish.; Lawn Mower Safety given by Jeff Dare, NECAS, Peosta and Dan Lane, Clayton County Extension; Electrical Safety presented by Gary Passmore and John Molumby, Allamakee-Clayton Electric; Farm Safety for Kids by Lynn Berg, Farm Service Agency; Propane Gas Safety presented by Tom Merfeld, Three Rivers FS; Canoe & Water Safety” given by Tim Engelhardt, Clayton County Conservation; ATV Safety presented by Stan Marovets, Clayton County Farm Bureau; and PTO Safety presented by Kevin Welsh, Bodensteiner Implement Company, Elkader.
The afternoon was completed with an ice cream treat provided by the Clayton County Dairy Promotion Committee for all the students, teachers, helpers, and presenters.
The Clayton County Extension Service has been involved with Safety Day since 1992. The objective of the event is to increase public awareness and to prevent and educate youth about household and farm health hazards and injuries.
Safety Day Photos
TAM
6/24/2008