The Paris Independent
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June 11, 2022
COMMUNITY NEWS
Teddy Bear Picnic a huge success By Casandra Turnbull The Kiwanis Club of Paris-Brant is thrilled with the turnout from last weekend’s inaugural Teddy Bear Picnic and can safely say it will return in 2023! Approximately 500 people attended the twohour, family friendly event, sponsored and supported by many local businesses. Close to 30 volunteers, 16 of which are Kiwanis members, worked behind the scenes to successfully organize and host the picnic. Volunteers from the Paris library branch offered up free face painting and Hunter Plumbing, Heating and Excavating displayed a fire truck for kids to explore. The Glass Slipper Company princesses sang to the crowds and First Responders from St. John’s Ambulance helped children give their stuffies medical Continued on page 23
Above: First Responders were onsite offering a medical clinic for the stuffed animals. The Heazel family came from Cambridge to participate in the local event. Sixyear-old Tyler has his stuffie checked out while his siblings Cohen,8 , Maddie, 4, Ryley, 9, and mom Suzy watch on. Left: Elliott O Corbett, 6, has his stuffie examined by Kiwanis member Karen Guse during the most creatively dressed contest, sponsored by Mary Maxim. Photo by Casandra Turnbull
