Bike Rodeo May 2006

The Odebolt-Arthur elementary students in grades K-5 participated in a bicycle rodeo Tuesday, May 23 to increase their awareness of the importance of bike safety.  State Farm Insurance from Sac City sponsored the event.  The elementary teachers, several O-A high school students, Job Corps volunteers from Denison, along with numerous community volunteers and parents manned the stations, which reviewed different aspects of bicycle maneuverability and safe control.  Safety checks were done to assure that each bike was in good mechanical  operating condition.  Students in each grade were given a chance to win bicycle helmets donated by State Farm.  Mrs. Trimble and the elementary teachers organized the rodeo with the assistance of all aides and specials.  The purpose of this biennial event is to increase children's awareness of bicycle safety and to promote safe summer biking.