A class of second-grade students from Holy Rosary School visited Truesdale city facilities Monday, Oct. 16, to learn about how local communities work. The students took a tour of city offices, got an …
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A class of second-grade students from Holy Rosary School visited Truesdale city facilities Monday, Oct. 16, to learn about how local communities work.
The students took a tour of city offices, got an up-close look at police equipment and climbed into a police car, then went inside one of the water towers that serve the city. Enthusiastic questions abounded as police officer Casey Doyle, Public Works Director Gilbert Nordwald and City Administrator MaryLou Rainwater explained their jobs along the way.
Teacher Beth Beumer said the visit was part of a series of lessons about jobs that contribute to the community.
“We’re working on community helpers and what our community does for us, and all the different jobs somebody can do in the community,” Beumer said. Many among the group of 17 children were excited to talk about their favorite parts of the tour.
Eli Schneider and Andrew Holmes said they liked seeing the police officer’s weapons, specifically a rifle and a Taser. Andrew said he thought the Taser was cool.
“It can tase people!” he explained.
Meanwhile, classmates Chloe Harisberger and Jonna Eggering said they enjoyed getting to go inside the water tower.
“We got to see what was up in the water tower and ask questions,” Chloe said. The students didn’t climb the tower, but they got a chance to see up the ladder all the way to the tank about 100 feet above them.
“It’s so big,” Jonna added. “I don’t know why, I just like the water tower.”
The class has also visited a local bakery and had been visited by Warrenton firefighters as part of their classes on community helpers. The lessons might continue with a visit from a local veterinarian, Beumer said.
Truesdale police officer Casey Doyle helps student Parker Watkins and other Holy Rosary second graders try on a heavy police vest during a tour of city facilities Monday, Oct. 16. Record photo/Adam Rollins.
Holy Rosary second graders Claire Schroeder and Colton Tinker check out the interior of a Truesdale police car during a tour of the city's facilities Monday, Oct. 16. Record photo/Adam Rollins.
Holy Rosary second grade students sit in the seats of Truesdale's mayor and board of aldermen during a visit to city facilities Monday, Oct. 16.
