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First SLYDE® Appearance Draper Elementary School

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September 20, 2002

SLYDE® assembly sponsor, Sof'Falls' Elouise Bird with SLYDE® and Jordan School District risk manager, Todd Wardrop, who hosted the show.

Emcee Mitch Brian of Playground Hound LLC captures the attention and outside voices of 300 Draper Elementary students.
 
Draper Elementary students give SLYDE® hugs and high 5's.

Jefferson & Harwood Elementary

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October 2002

SLYDE® waves to a sea of children who rush to have a hug, high-5, or a pat on the back.

The students of Jefferson Elementary definitely loved SLYDE®!

Reagan & Owyhee Elementary

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January 29, 2003

Ronald Reagan Elementary

Principal Cindy Dodd at Ronald Reagan Elementary in Nampa, Idaho, poses for a picture with SLYDE® while receiving a story book.

300 students from Reagan Elementary raise the roof while sharing their outdoor voices with SLYDE® and the emcee for a round of calling playground safety messages.

Manteca, California

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March 15, 2003

The Playground Hound gave out autographs to children during a safety presentation.

Chance of showers didn't dampen the spirits of over 100 Manteca resident volunteers, including SLYDE®! They were working to build the John Peterson Memorial Playground.

SLYDE® and Sparkie the Fire Dog give children tips on fire safety and how to play safe on playgrounds. Children received coloring books and story books to help increase safety awareness. Twin sisters pose for a photo with a lovable SLYDE®!

Idaho Stampede

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Boise, Idaho
February 12 & March 5, 2003

During a break in the game all the mascots that appeared at Mascot Night pose for a group photo. Everyone was there! SLYDE® the Playground Hound joined with Rumble, the Stampedes' mascot, Papa Johns Pizza's, Sparkie the Firedog, McGruff the Crime-dog, the mascot for the Idaho Steelheads, the mascot for Boise State Universities' Bronco's, the Key Bank Key, and the Red Robin from Red Robin Restaurants.

Herriman, Utah

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W & M Butterfield Playground Grand Opening
April 26, 2003
Sponsored by Sof'fall

SLYDE® tests out the brand new Track Ride at the ButterfIeld Playground Grand Opening.

Mayor Jay Lynn Crane, Elouise Bird, and other contributors cut the ribbon to officially open the playground.

American Dog Derby 2004

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Ashton Idaho February 19, 2004

During the celebrity race in which local stars drive a team of dogs down Main Street, SLYDE® got a chance to race. Luckily, he had the help of a special friend who scored a free ride!

Neither snow nor sleet nor Arctic temperatures can keep SLYDE® from goofing around and having fun!

A serious racer arrives back from a long race. These poor dogs look tired! SLYDE® is glad he got to drive the sled instead of pull it.

Brigham Young University Idaho Married Housing

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Rexburg ID Sep 13, 2004

Celebrating new playground equipment at BYUI University Married Housing for toddlers & children ages 2-5 years. It's never to early to teach playground safety & SLYDE® makes happy memories for even the youngest adventurers.

Halloween

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SLYDE® the Playground came out in style along with some ghouls and goblins at the Ashton's trick-or-trunk celebration.

Ashton's Main Street bustles during Trick-or-Trunk Street Party By Witch Hazel

Cold, dry weather and enthusiasm for having a good time made the Trick-or-Trunk Street Party in Ashton Halloween night a monstrous success.

American Dog Derby Celebrity Race – February 15, 2008

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SLYDE®, born and raised in Ashton, loves to mingle with all the dogs during the American Dog Derby each year in Ashton.  

SLYDE® was created by Ashton resident and playground safety guru Curtis Stoddard to address the problem and provide the answer – Playground Safety Awareness, taught SLYDE® style. SLYDE® the Playground Hound not only teaches Idaho children, he is America's icon for teaching playground safety awareness to children.

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