By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current

Youngsters in the Grace United Methodist Church GUMDROPS program took a field trip to City Park where they were introduced to Sgt. Jamison Weisser and K-9 Kauzi,

Lil GUMDROPS (Grace United Methodist Church Draw, Read, Open Play and Snack) is a weekly play group and outreach program for children in the community. Children who attend must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

The group’s spring session ended May 29 with a field trip to City Park where they spent time on the playground equipment before taking seats on the park benches to hear Sgt. Weisser share how he uses K-9 Kauzi in his police work.

In addition, Detective Jamie Shoemaker of the Geneseo Police Department spoke to the group about the IMPACT Task Force - Integrated Model Police and Crisis Team (IMPACT) that is designed to put focus on community issues relating to mental health, substance use and intervention.

Jenna Rushing is director of GUMDROPS, which is geared for children ages 2-5. Sign-up for the fall session of GUMDROPS will be announced at a later date.

Photos by Claudia Loucks