Chris Lowrey
MUN. OF PONTIAC June 16, 2018
More than 60 youngsters had plenty of activities to occupy their time during the fourth annual family picnic at the Luskville town hall on June 16.
The event featured just about everything from a bouncy castle to entertainers and even a demonstration by the fire department showing off the capabilities of the Jaws of Life.
Outside in the sun, the kids were treated to a performance by Mini Cirque, which puts on circus-themed shows for children.
After the show, children hopped and bounced their way through an inflatable obstacle course.
Inside, there were several craft stations set up for the youngsters to unleash their creativity.
They could also pick up a popsicle or freezie free of charge. Several parents also brought in some tasty baked goods to help raise funds for Parents de la Municipalité du Pontiac 0-5 ans.
But the highlight of the day was the Jaws of Life demonstration where the children got a chance to see the hydraulic tool rip apart a four-door sedan.

All that remained afterward was the body of the vehicle with the roof and doors piled on top.
The event was organized by Parents de la Municipalité du Pontiac 0-5 ans.
Camille Beaufort, a representative for the group, said the event has been going for a few years but this one was the most successful they’ve had to date.
The group was started by four volunteers who wanted to connect more with their neighbours in a sprawling municipality.
She said that many children in the municipality would go into their first day of school not really knowing anyone else beforehand.
Parents de la Municipalité du Pontiac 0-5 ans now helps to organize youth sports for the youngsters as well as kindergarten readiness programs.
She said the group has brought parents in the municipality together, to the point where she’s constantly saying hello to people she knows when she’s out and around.