Backpacks and Helmets to West Nassau Schools

Submitted by Gerry Clare

Roving Reporter

September 2, 2014 3:11 p.m.

The Nassau County Sheriff's office volunteered with the Greater Nassau Chamber of Commerce today along with students from West Nassau and others to fit and hand out 400 helmets and backpacks. Counting yesterday's handouts the total came to 717, according to Faye Overstreet, who managed the operation.

Deputy Shook and Logan Lightsey

She and Ken Overstreet, treasurer of the chamber, demonstrated the proper fitting of the helmuts on John Ruiz, Superintendent of Schools for Nassau County and on a student while others watched at Hilliard Elementary school today.

Tom Clare, Sheriff's Office volunteer fits helmet on Josh Nelson.

This reporter and her husband Tom, who volunteer for the sheriff's office enjoyed the excitement of the children served as they got shiny new helmets worth $45 to $50, donated through grants from FDOT and other commercial corporations such as Kohl's.

Top, Nassau County Sheriff's Office Deputies;  Bottom Row L -R, Faye Overstreet & John Ruis;  Riley Tison and Ken Overstreet demonstrate proper fitting.

This program was a huge success, according to the organizers and children.

Editor's Note: Gerry began free lance writing for fun and is the author of a published book (available on Amazon and at Books Plus) about funny real estate experiences. Gerry is a longtime member of our local American Business Women’s Chapter, a volunteer cancer driver and church deacon who loves to read, travel and meet interesting people.