OBSERVER Photo by Damian Sebouhian

Mackenzie Curry and Addison Paluch hold their balloon creatures created by Rainbow the Clown (Jerry Stimson). Kids from around the area gathered at Elevation Combat Sports to participate in a Dunkirk Kids Health and Safety Event meant to promote healthy lifestyles. Members of the Dunkirk Fire and Police Departments were on-hand for the event and the Sheriff’s K-9 unit put on a show. Jami Babcock of General Physicians organized the event and the gym’s owners Tammy Racino and Dave Harriger opened up their facility for the event.