Paul Kells lost his 19 year-old son in a preventable explosion at his workplace. That's why he started Safe Communities Canada. A community can earn the classification of being safe if it puts people and processes in place to ensure that strategic activities and community involvement impact the rate of injuries. Woodstock has received designation to become one. The official ceremony will be held on October 2nd at Goff Hall. Co-Chair of Safe Communities Woodstock, Chief of Police Rod Freeman says there are three priorities that they'll focus on first; "what we've indentified through a number of meetings is the three priorities we're going to focus on are falls, which includes kids and seniors; reducing injuries as a result of motor vehicles collisions and also reducing sports related injuries. And what we are intending is to support all the good work that is already out there". He says if there are any gaps that might exist in addressing the three priorities, new committees, groups, and initiatives will be developed to address those gaps. Freeman adds that the whole thing really focuses on education that we are responsible for our personal safety. Kells will be on hand October 2nd to make a special presentation.
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