16 kids complete babysitter training

(Front row, left to right): Maggie Schwarz, Bethany Decker, Josie Johnson, Madisen Ondrashek, Danae Taylor. (Middle row, left to right): Shacari Losse, Alyssa Timp, Tracy Martinek, Allanda Kriener, Dahlyn Ott, Lizzie Hartman, Brooke Holthaus. (Back row, left to right): Damian Fisher, Nicholas Burkes, Jackson Varney, Avery Dugger, Sheriff's Deputy Dan Marx, who spoke on emergency situations, and instructor Judy Ott.

16 students have completed the one-day babysitter's training course offered at Winneshiek Medical Center.

The course offers a guide to leadership and prepares students to face the challenge of babysitting.  Students learn skills every parent is looking for in a babysitter.  From first aid to sound decision making, they should be prepared to handle situations that may happen on the job.

More one-day babysitter's training classes are scheduled later this summer--register or get more information by calling (563) 387-3036.  Classes are held from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on the lower level of Winneshiek Medical Center.  Class cost is $25.