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They're big and painted bright yellow, but given
the precious cargo they carry, there can't be too
many precautions when it comes to school buses.
With classes resuming this week, it's important
that motorists be aware of children whether they
are boarding or leaving buses, walking to school or
are in school zones.
Despite flashing school bus lights, requiring dri-
vings to stop in both directions, some drivers sim-
ply don't comply
Such violations call for fines up to $2,000 and as
of last year, it became much easier to prosecute
such cases.
Steve Howe, manager of communications for the
Avon Maitland District School Board, says the
vehicle owner is now responsible, whether he or
she was driving or not. No longer do police have to
prove who was driving the vehicle during the
offence, which was . often difficult.
There are two improvements in school bus equip-
ment being phased in to enhance safety. As of Jan.
1 of last year, all new buses are required to be fit-
ted with an arm that extends forward of the bus,
forcing students to walk around it, ensuring they
are in view of the driver. Without it, young children,
walking directly in front of the bus's front bumper
might not be visible to the driver. Until all older
buses not equipped with arms are retired, pupils
are being trained to cross well in front of the bus.
The other equipment enhancement being phased
in is a switch from four flashing lights to eight, four
on each of the front and back of the bus.
Eight school boards in the region are also in the
third year of a TV advertising campaign, reminding
motorists to stop for flashing lights and reminding
parents to meet young children at the bus.
Response has been so positive several boards
throughout Canada are paying the eight boards to
use it in their areas, which helps keep the program
going. There is also a French version.
As classes resume, all drivers should obey speed
limits in' school zones and be prepared to stop sud-
denly, because children sometimes dart into traffic.
Remember that the yellow on the school bus
means caution.
London Free Press
Parents should take their own
advice about sleep and diet
How many times were
you reminded throughout
your childhood to "Eat
your breakfast, it's the
most important meal of
the day" or "Go to bed
early, you have a big day
tomorrow."
For the most part, it was
our parents who were
there continuously nagging us, telling us
what they thought were the appropriate steps
to take to ensure we lived a healthy lifestyle.
And as it turns out, they weren't just mak-
ing it all up.
Studies show that in fact, breakfast really is
the most important meal of the day.
Ina recent email I received from the
Ontario Home Economics Association
(OHEA), it states, "Foods that `break the fast'
provide optimal levels of energy and
endurance, aid in concentration and fuel the
brain which improves attitude and overall
performance."
When it comes "to getting a good night's
sleep, you've heard d many different numbers
thrown around.
Some studies say eight hours is the mini-
mum required, while others will say even
more, or maybe less.
However, I tend to agree with the definition
given at getsomesleep.com, which is operated
by a research -based pharmaceutical company,
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that says different people
have different sleep needs.
"If you wake up feeling
refreshed, then you
received the correct
amount of sleep," the web-
site says.
As to the benefits of a
good night's sleep, the web-
site states, that "research
shows the body restores itself during sleep,
tissue grows and repairs itself and the
immune system is strengthened."
"In fact, researchers also believe the brain
performs actions vital to learning and memo-
ry during sleep. Sleep can also affect the lev-
els of hormones and other important chemi-
cals circulating in your body," it adds.
All sounds good, right? Why wouldn't every-
one, young and old, eat breakfast every morn-
ing and get a good night's sleep?
We can all see how children would benefit
from feeling, refreshed and ready to learn.
Adults have been well aware of this for many
years.
However, many of those same adults will
prepare a proper breakfast for their kids in
the morning, only to grab an apple and coffee
as they run out the door, or tuck their kids
into bed at an appropriate time, only to sit in
front of the TV into the early hours of the
morning.
See LATE, Page 5
on & Dave
And now...David will
tell us how he
sent his summer.
I spent the summer
lobbying members of
the school board to
abolish the
school system.
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The educational system does
nothing to address the spiritual
and social needs of society but
exists solely for t e purpose
of feeding the
corporate -
industrial
complex with
a pool of cheap
and obedient
labour to
ebrich the
lives of
the ruling
elite.
r And yet
Were you are....
in school.
by oavid Lacey
Apparently the,
school board was
more concerned
with protecting
their cushy jobs.
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