‘A’ DIVISION Commander, Senior Superintendent, Clifton Hicken with the help of Deputy Commander (ag) Superintendent, Wayne DeHearte and other senior officers last Saturday hosted a Christmas party for over 700 children of Mocha Arcadia, East Bank Demerara at the Mocha Community Centre ground.

The children were all treated to lunch, drinks and snacks and had a jolly time singing along to the children’s Christmas music played by the DJ.

After having lunch the children were treated to a surprise as Santa Claus, Spiderman, SpongeBob and Mickey Mouse came walking out from the library at the ground.

As the cartoon characters approached, the children were all in surprise but delighted as they rushed excitedly to be entertained.

As the children eased down they were all treated with Christmas presents from Santa Claus.

MEETING SPONGEBOB
One of the many children who were there spoke to the Chronicle and said that since he was three-years-old he always wanted to meet SpongeBob. He said in a very happy manner that his dream had come through and he also thanked the police for making it possible.

Speaking at the venue to the children just before the party began, Commander Hicken said that he loves working with children and when they first ventured out into the partnership approach they identified Albouystown and there is where they launched their first initiative.

“After recognising the fruits we reaped from Albouystown we started to develop other communities. In addition to that other communities requested our presence. I know when we were developing Agricola and when the

residents of Grove recognised what we were doing they asked me to come to Grove and I can tell you that we have done some good work with the children of Grove,” Hicken said.

The commander also reminded parents that their children are the future and they should mould them correctly so that they will not have problems with them later.

“I will continue to work and help children not only of Mocha but throughout my entire division,” the commander added.

(Asif Hakim)