The Cub Scouts and friend prepare to take a turn on their bikes at the annual bike rodeo on Saturday, July 19, 2008. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT – July 19 was bicycle rodeo time for Cub Scouts in Pack 142 of Lakeport.

Cubmaster Diane Allen said the boys had fun and enjoyed learning the rules of safe bicycling.

The event was made possible by several individuals and organizations, which the group thanked for their efforts.

The pack thanked Cliff and Nancy Ruzicka for use of their property, and Lakeport Police Officer Destry Henderson and volunteer Patricia McFarland for teaching bicycle safety and rules along with registering and licensing the bicycles.

In addition, they offered thanks to Lakeport Fire Protection District, which made sure the boys had refreshing, ice cold water to keep hydrated while biking. Cub Scout Pack 142 parent volunteers Paul McGuire, Bob Allen and Peggy Alexander also received recognition for their participation.

Allen said Pack 142 also was scheduled to visit the USS Pampanito, a World War II-era submarine in San Francisco, this past weekend.

Cubmaster Diane Allen and her Cub Scouts, along with Lakeport Police volunteer Patricia McFarland, at the Cub Scout Pack 142 Bike Rodeo on Saturday, July 19, 2008. Courtesy photo.

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