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Show Maybe not the biggest buck, but this 33 and one-quarter inch 260 pounder was just right for John Westlund of Centerfield who is working on the high school. It was "Officer Friendly" came to Panguitch Elementary School Friday Oct. 25 in the guise of Garfield County Deputy Sheriff Boyd Woolsey who is primarily assigned to the Boulder-Escalante area. Delene Housekeeper's kindergarten class was wide-eyed and openmouthed as Woolsey parlayed a fondness for young people with serious information given in a fun way via color books and Woolsey's whimsical ways. Assisted by Sheriff Vic Middleton and Panguitch Police Officer Than Cooper, the youngest were given some very important conduct rules to live by, The youngsters were shown some of the equipment used by the police officers. These included walkie-talkies, badges, baiens, handcuffs, whistles aM hats. They were shown pictures of "Officer Friendly's" police car. They were also shown various, types of traffic signals that will help them to cross streets safety. Some of the program b very similar to the "Trooper Tron" program brought to the school several months ago by the his third year out and it's his first buck. Proud papa stands alongside wondering if there's anymore out there. Hunt ended Tuesday. 'Officer Friendly9 Offers Tips To Escalante Elementary Kids Utah Highway Patrol. The officers explained to the students about "Stranger Danger," This was instruction in avoiding getting into automobiles with strangers, avoiding contact with strangers who come onto school grounds, and avoid; inviting strangers into their home when parents are absent. They were also instructed to beware of "older" students who are strangers. The direction of these instructions were not to make the students afraid of contact with others, but to be very careful and wary. The students were also taught to recognize friendly strangers such as police officers, firemen, teachers, nurses and others. The youngest were taught what to do if lost. How to identify persons who can help when lost, Also given were auto safety tips. The kindergartners were given some general concepts to help them. They were told that all persons, young and adult alike should be treated with kindness and respect. They were told that it is important to get along with everyone. Also, that every good citizen knows and obeys laws, rules and regulations. They were told they should work hard and do the very best they could. They were also informed that it is easier to slay out of trouble than it is to get out of trouble. The students were asked to sign a pledge which states that "I will try to walk with another boy or girl both to and from school. I will never take a short cut through an alley. I will never, never take a ride with a stranger. I will never take anything from a stranger, like candy, toys or money. I will go directly home when school is out. I will be careful crossing streets and driveways and will obey crossing guards. I will (See OFFICEH Page 5) 4 Garfield County Deputy Sheriff Boyd Woolsey keeps the kindergartncrs in Delene Houskeeper's class at rapt attention as he lists many do and Officer Friendly (Continued from Page 1) notify my teacher or parents of unusual persons I see." The class was also told about some rules to observe that will allow them to have a safe and fun Halloween. The youngsters were asked to stay in their own neighborhood where they are known. They were advised to beware of pets, because some pets could become frightened when faced with a scary "goblin." They were encouraged to wear the right kind of clothes that won't trip a person up and very importantly, to wear makeup rather than masks because masks can obscure vision and cause accidents. "Officer Friendly" a trademark of the Sears-Roebuck foundation is sponsored throughout Utah by the Utah Council for Crime Prevention and the Utah Department of Public Safety. One of the prime benefits of the "Officer Friendly" program is the nurturing of trust in police officers. The youngsters are taught that policemen are friends. don'ts that will help the youngsters understand their police department better with the "Officer Friendly" program. |