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Young Lake Volunteers Train in Water Safety

July 22, 2010 - SHAPLEIGH — Members of the Acton-Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps met on the "green" beside Key Real Estate on Route 109 on June 28 and learned the basics of safety training.


The young people of ASYCC dedicate themselves to helping to curb erosion in areas surrounding lakes in Acton and Shapleigh.


Shapleigh EMT Carolyn Romano worked with the erosion crew team and its leader, Jake Bergeron, during the training. Romano taught the members about some of the situations they might encounter during the course of the summer and helped them understand dehydration, learn how to use compresses, and become aware of water safety.


Romano expressed the importance of calling 9-1-1 during any emergency and proceeded to show the crew how the local rescue squad functions. She also gave the crew a tour of the rescue vehicle.


ASYCC board member Phil Gannon, a year-round resident at Square Pond in Shapleigh, attended the training with Technical Director Amanda Loomis and Assistant Technical Director Patrick Jackson.


In a press release, the ASYCC members thanked the Shapleigh Rescue Squad and the team leaders and for taking the time to expand their knowledge and enhance their skills.

Sanford News, July 22, 2010

Lakes: Square Pond
Regions: Sanford


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