The first annual Kiwanis Kares About Kids picnic was held at Miller Park. About 125 people attended - foster families from The Baby Fold and The Children's Foundation; agency staff; Kiwanis members; families and friends. Sponsored by the Boys and Girls Committee, there were games before and after lunch, swimming in the lake, and lots and lots of food. Even the weather was good!

Tricia Manard, co-chair of the committee, thanked those who helped make this event a success: Billy Walden, Bob Starkovich, Martha and Claude Miller, John Eckley (who has a great grill!), Diana Hauman, Bernie Anderson and daughter Emily and her friend Erica, John Kirk, Rick Glass and daughter Jessica, Rusty DePew and son Morgan, Bob Denny (who carried out one of his responsibilities - that of moving four tubs wings from Hooters to Miller Park-with grace), Jeanette Nuckolls, and Dale Traxler.

Also, donations were received from Laura Wheaton (door prizes); Nicor (inflatable play house, beach front access and prizes); Walgreens (grand prize and food storage); Hooters (the wings) and McDonald's (beverage cups). It was fun to see the kids playing and the families interacting. The food was good and plentiful, the games fun, the weather good. It was a success!