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The Times Advocate, 2008-08-27, Page 1010 Times—Advocate Wednesday, August 27, 2008 IN It's Back to li411 School We Go! BACKTO SCHOOL SAFETYTIPS _11 -ave a Great School -Year McD onald'sEIP 261 Main St. N. 519-235-4227 ZICIIG EQUIPMENT 38 Main Street Zurich, Ontario Tel: 519-236-4934 Fax: 519-236-7330 e-mail: cgfarm@hay.net oll'oft ace solutions • Office Supplies & Stationery • Computer Supplies & Cartridges • Office Furniture 92 Main Street Phone 519-235-1840 Fax 519-235-3305 E-mail shos@bellnet.ca N.C. Jones & Sons Ltd. Excavating • Trucking Sand • Gravel • Topsoil Call anytime for a free no -obligation estimate. (519) 870-5546 (519) 878-3834 (519) 235-2489 TODD BOB SHOP RIDING THE BUS To ensure optimum safety, it is important for children to follow the rules on school buses. Parents can play an important role in preparing their children for safety both inside and outside of the bus by reinforcing the following tips: 1. Choose a safe spot to wait for the bus - away from traffic and off the street. 2. Wait until the bus has stopped and the door has opened before stepping onto the roadway. 3. Always take at least 10 steps in front of the bus and wait for the school bus driver to signal you before you cross. 4. Be aware of traffic all around you - other drivers don't always follow the road signs. 5. Hold on to the rail when you enter and exit the bus. 6. No rough play on or near a bus. 7. Sit directly in your seat with your bag beside you or under the seat in front of you. 8. Never put head, hands or arms out the window. 9. Keep noise to a minimum so you do not distract the driver. 10. Keep aisles clear of clutter - they are tripping hazards or can block the way in an emergency. WALKING AND BIKING TO SCHOOL Even if you don't ride in a motor vehicle, you still have to protect yourself. Because of minimal supervision, young pedestrians face a wide variety of decision-making situations and dangers while walking to and from school. Here are a few basic safety tips to follow: • Mind all traffic signals and/or the crossing guard - never cross the street against a light, even if you don't see any traffic coming. • Walk your bike through intersections. • Walk with a buddy. • Wear reflective material...it makes you more visible to street traffic. RIDING INA CAR • You might have heard that most traffic crashes occur close to home ...they do. • Safety belts are the best form of protection O passengers have in the event of a crash. They can lower your risk of injury by 45 per cent. • You are four times more likely to be seriously injured or killed if ejected from the vehicle in a crash. • Everyone needs to be buckled up properly. That means older kids in seat belts, younger kids in booster seats and little kids in child safety seats. MCCARTER'S CREATIVE COUNTERTOPS Sales & Installation of Laminate Countertops LARRY MCCARTER 245 McConnell St. Exeter, ON NOM 153 Phone: 519-235-2888 Fax: 519-235-2884 J A ha Your Local -High -Speed Provider offering a full range of High Speed Internet communioo vvww.hay.nei Services throughout Exeter and surrounding areas Phone: 519-236-4333 " e e e`t4 Se9u " 640 Main St. S., Exeter (519) 235-0363 Fax: (519) 235-1685 www.hmpexeter.com info@hmpexeter.com Floor Designs • We carry a complete selection of quality flooring. Phone Toll Free: 1-866-285-5516 or 235-1652 280 Thames Rd. E., Exeter, ON OVER 25 YEARS PERSONALIZED SERVICE • Hand lettering • Sandblasted signs • Truck lettering • Billboards & Banners • Computer Graphics 519-235-0287 93 Andrew St. S. Exeter itUnited Plastic Components Inc. ISO 9002 / QS 9000 Registered 143 Thames Road E., Exeter, Ontario NOM 1 S3 Tel: 519-235-2867 Dave Durand Electric RR 2, Zurich 519-236-4422 CASEY'S LAWN CARE NOW BOOKING FOR FALL SPRAYING/FERTILIZING IF YOU LOVE YOUR LAWN Call CASEY • 519-235-1885 CHEVROLET GMC PONTIAC BUICK IIIIIIIIIIu''iAllWlll1V TIMES QG:DV®? ROM ANTE `iIIillii " iNWWI1N' 1111111111111111. ILLgill �IIIIIIIII ` Ada MINN - �" ILII. _ NIIIIIIIIIIIIII TIMES ADVOCATE 424 MAIN STREET, EXETER 519-235-1331 oll'oft ace solutions • Office Supplies & Stationery • Computer Supplies & Cartridges • Office Furniture 92 Main Street Phone 519-235-1840 Fax 519-235-3305 E-mail shos@bellnet.ca N.C. Jones & Sons Ltd. Excavating • Trucking Sand • Gravel • Topsoil Call anytime for a free no -obligation estimate. (519) 870-5546 (519) 878-3834 (519) 235-2489 TODD BOB SHOP RIDING THE BUS To ensure optimum safety, it is important for children to follow the rules on school buses. Parents can play an important role in preparing their children for safety both inside and outside of the bus by reinforcing the following tips: 1. Choose a safe spot to wait for the bus - away from traffic and off the street. 2. Wait until the bus has stopped and the door has opened before stepping onto the roadway. 3. Always take at least 10 steps in front of the bus and wait for the school bus driver to signal you before you cross. 4. Be aware of traffic all around you - other drivers don't always follow the road signs. 5. Hold on to the rail when you enter and exit the bus. 6. No rough play on or near a bus. 7. Sit directly in your seat with your bag beside you or under the seat in front of you. 8. Never put head, hands or arms out the window. 9. Keep noise to a minimum so you do not distract the driver. 10. Keep aisles clear of clutter - they are tripping hazards or can block the way in an emergency. WALKING AND BIKING TO SCHOOL Even if you don't ride in a motor vehicle, you still have to protect yourself. Because of minimal supervision, young pedestrians face a wide variety of decision-making situations and dangers while walking to and from school. Here are a few basic safety tips to follow: • Mind all traffic signals and/or the crossing guard - never cross the street against a light, even if you don't see any traffic coming. • Walk your bike through intersections. • Walk with a buddy. • Wear reflective material...it makes you more visible to street traffic. RIDING INA CAR • You might have heard that most traffic crashes occur close to home ...they do. • Safety belts are the best form of protection O passengers have in the event of a crash. They can lower your risk of injury by 45 per cent. • You are four times more likely to be seriously injured or killed if ejected from the vehicle in a crash. • Everyone needs to be buckled up properly. That means older kids in seat belts, younger kids in booster seats and little kids in child safety seats. MCCARTER'S CREATIVE COUNTERTOPS Sales & Installation of Laminate Countertops LARRY MCCARTER 245 McConnell St. Exeter, ON NOM 153 Phone: 519-235-2888 Fax: 519-235-2884 J A ha Your Local -High -Speed Provider offering a full range of High Speed Internet communioo vvww.hay.nei Services throughout Exeter and surrounding areas Phone: 519-236-4333 " e e e`t4 Se9u " 640 Main St. S., Exeter (519) 235-0363 Fax: (519) 235-1685 www.hmpexeter.com info@hmpexeter.com Floor Designs • We carry a complete selection of quality flooring. Phone Toll Free: 1-866-285-5516 or 235-1652 280 Thames Rd. E., Exeter, ON OVER 25 YEARS PERSONALIZED SERVICE • Hand lettering • Sandblasted signs • Truck lettering • Billboards & Banners • Computer Graphics 519-235-0287 93 Andrew St. S. Exeter itUnited Plastic Components Inc. ISO 9002 / QS 9000 Registered 143 Thames Road E., Exeter, Ontario NOM 1 S3 Tel: 519-235-2867 Dave Durand Electric RR 2, Zurich 519-236-4422 CASEY'S LAWN CARE NOW BOOKING FOR FALL SPRAYING/FERTILIZING IF YOU LOVE YOUR LAWN Call CASEY • 519-235-1885 CHEVROLET GMC PONTIAC BUICK