Fanndal says National Night Out is a good way to thank law enforcement

By Snyder1 on Wednesday, October 7, 2015
  • John Ellis Jamison, 4, sat behind the wheel of a Snyder Fire Department fire truck while firefighter Nathan Hines watches on at National Night Out at the Villages at Snyder on Tuesday.
    John Ellis Jamison, 4, sat behind the wheel of a Snyder Fire Department fire truck while firefighter Nathan Hines watches on at National Night Out at the Villages at Snyder on Tuesday.
  • Evii-Lou Garcia, 1, played in an inflatable obstacle course at National Night Out on Tuesday night at the Villages at Snyder.
    Evii-Lou Garcia, 1, played in an inflatable obstacle course at National Night Out on Tuesday night at the Villages at Snyder.

The Villages at Snyder and the New Life Alliance Event hosted National Night Out Tuesday to honor and celebrate law enforcement and first responders who help keep Scurry County safe.
The night included food, music, Bingo, bounce houses and visits from members of Scurry County EMS, the Snyder Fire Department, the Snyder Police Department and the Scurry County Sheriff’s Office.
National Night Out began in 1984 as a way to raise awareness of police programs and promote crime prevention. Although most other states recognize National Night Out on the first Tuesday in August, Texas traditionally holds it on the first Tuesday in October, to avoid the August heat.
Local event organizer Shari Fanndal said the night was a way not only to thank law enforcement, and a way to promote safety in the larger community.
“It’s a great way to celebrate our first responders, but it also brings the community together,” Fanndal said. “The goal of this event is to promote crime prevention.”
The mascots from each agency visited the Villages at Snyder, including Sparky the fire dog, Cell Phone Sally and McGruff the Crime Dog. Members of each department gave out candy as well as information about how to be better informed and alert when it comes to crime prevention and general safety.