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Mariemont Safety Services Night Out: “Arresting” Event for Village Residents By Pete McBride
On Thursday, August 14, and for the 11th straight year, the Village police, fire, and EMT services teams’ Night Out in Dogwood Park scored a big hit for all who attended – young, old and in-between. The hundreds of guests who participated in the event were entertained by demonstrations, got to see, touch (and even sit in) the Village’s fleet of emergency vehicles, and met and had a chance to talk to police officers, firefighters and EMT professionals, including members of the SWAT and Dive teams. Attendees also thrilled to K-9 demonstrations and marvelled (with ears plugged) at a landing right in the park by The Hamilton County Sheriff Department’s helicopter. And, oh, yes… a big thanks to Mrs. Graeter for the free ice cream, and to others who generously donated or prepared food for the masses. Many in the crowd expressed their delight and gratitude – not just for the fun learning experience and chance to meet and greet friends and neighbors, but also for the opportunity to see and meet the women and men who “serve and protect” our Village. They learned that under their uniforms, our service personnel truly are “real” and approachable friends who are always there to help. The Clark Family shared their thanks on Nextdoor Mariemont, posting: “ Thank you to all the police, firefighters, medics, EMT’s, UC’s helicopter, WCPO helicopter, volunteers, coordinators, and whoever else
L-R back row: Fairfax Chief Bronson, Off. Watt, Sgt. Pittsley, Newtown Off. McConnell, Off. Geraci, and Off. Bischoff L-R front row: Det. Rennie, Lucy Dorn, Ella Malafa, Haley Zuckerberg, Campbell Waltz, Off. Lyons, and Chief Hines put together this amazing event last night at the Bell Tower for the Safety Services Night Out. My kids had a blast and so did we. It was amazing too for my little ones to get to climb in the boat, sit in the cars, helicopters, watch the K9 dog in action, enjoy the food and entertainment, dance, and more.” Others agreed, including Stephanie Shewmon, who added, “These events in the Village really make living here enjoyable. My son had a blast – both seeing and touching the equipment, and seeing (from afar) the men and women in our safety services crews!” Police Chief Rick Hines concurred, responding, “Safety Services Night Out
is a great opportunity for us to spend a couple of hours with the fine residents of the Village, and to get to know them on a personal level. We are very blessed to serve in a community that has always supported THEIR Police and Fire personnel. This is a night each year that we can give back in a small way by providing a fun event that allows us relax and have some fun with the people that we so proudly serve every day. It is indeed our honor to wear the police and fire uniforms that represent this great Village of Mariemont.”
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