Spring Bike Rodeo Washington Grade School April 16, 2005

This Spring the KIDS THAT CARE 7th & 8th Grade community service class in conjunction with the Vernonia Police Department, Vernonia Metro West Ambulance, and the Vernonia Fire Department will be putting on a bicycle rodeo/safety event. During the event kids, parents, or anyone will be able to obtain a bicycle registration from the city, have safety checks on their bikes, and participate in many bicycle events. Also currently available are two identification tools to help protect children in an emergency situation or accident. --The Safety Helmet ID kit otherwise known as S.H.I.E.L.D. which stands for Safety Helmet Identification and Emergency Lifesaving Data is a program that potentially life-saving information in your child's bicycle or sports helmet. Rescue workers during an accident can use this information when your child needs help or you need to be contacted. --The Car Seat Identification Kit or W.H.A.L.E. (We Have A Little Emergency) kit provides emergency health information to rescue personnel in the event of an automobile accident that incapacitates the driver or passengers. Critical information can be stored on the information sheets that can safe a child's life. Again the kits are currently available from Bonnie Holce at Washington Grade School or the Vernonia EMS crew at the Vernonia Fire Station for $1.00 a piece. More information on the bicycle rodeo/safety event will be made available as a date is formalized for this Spring. We hope to see everyone there!