Teddy bears roam downtown Strathmore

Times Contributor

 

Strathmore and area children and their teddy bears were treated to a picnic by two of Strathmore’s downtown businesses – Rocky’s Bakery, owned by Rocky Blokland and Hidden Secrets, owned by Elisa Maxwell  – on May 28.

In honor of our most beloved stuffed animal, the duo organized the event as part of the belated National Teddy Bear Day, which was May 19 – a celebration of our personal childhood best friend and special companion. 

National Teddy Bear Day fittingly coincides with National Bear Awareness Week. Blokland and Maxwell invited the Town of Strathmore Fire Department, Municipal Peace Officers and WADEMSA (Wheatland and District Emergency Medical Services Association) to be a part of their day. Two of the new ambulances were on display for children to come and explore and ask questions of the staff. The Fire Department also rescued a teddy bear that was “stuck” at the top of their fire ladder. 

Children were treated to face painting, donuts, draws for teddy bears, tattoos and band-aids. They received band-aids from WADEMSA staff to put on their Teddy Bears. 

Their sign read “Does your stuffy have a boo boo? Make it better here with a Curious George Band-Aid.” Children helped Yogi Bear feel better in one of the ambulances by administering oxygen and applying band-aids on his nose.

Blokland and Maxwell were thrilled with the turnout of kids and parents and look forward to another picnic next year.