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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2015-09-16, Page 13Wednesday, September 16, 2015 • News Record 13 OPP BRIEFS School is in session — focus on safety This month marks the start of another new school year for thousands of local students. Most will be returning from their summer break while others will be marching off to school for their first day ever. With the return of the school year, Huron County OPP is reminding parents, children and motorists to always think safety first. Nothing is more important than making sure children get to and return home from school safely. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to discuss the following safe bike riding and walking rules with your chil- dren. • Children should always walk on sidewalks where available. • Always cross at the inter- section and children should always use the crossing guard whenever available. • Always wear an approved helmet when riding a bicycle. • Always look both ways before crossing a roadway and remember to walk, not run across the roadway. • Children need to watch for turning vehicles before cross- ing a roadway. • Children should also avoid listening to music or using their mobile devices when cycling or walking on the roadway. • Where possible, children should use the buddy system. Drivers also need to be aware that school is back in ses- sion. The first few days of the school year can sometimes feel a little chaotic around school zones. Buses are back on the roads, kids are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings and parents are often rushed to get the kids dropped off before work. Therefore, drivers need to plan for the unpredictable and be extra cautious in and around school zones. The following are some back to school safety reminders for all drivers. • Be aware and respect school zone signage. • Always reduce your speed in a school zone. • Children will make mistakes - be prepared to stop at all times. • Be patient and wait for chil- dren to complete their crossing before proceeding. • Do share the roadway with cyclists and pedestrians at all times. You must leave space. • Be prepared to stop for stopped school busses. If the overhead flashing red signal lights are activated and the stop arm is out drivers shall come to a stop. • Don't drive distracted, always leave the phone alone. With some education and increased awareness, our stu- dents will be able to get to school and return home safely. Please take the time to discuss these rules with your children and for the drivers out there, please be extra cautious when travelling near our schools. Huron East A Chevrolet silverado pickup truck that was stolen overnight from a Seaforth residence on September 3 has since been recovered by Perth OPP offic- ers. Just after 6 a.m. Perth OPP officers arrived at an address located on Perth Road 145 between Sebringville and Ful- larton to find West Perth Fire Department officers putting out the pickup truck fire. The vehi- cle had been abandoned on the property and was set ablaze by the culprits. The vehicle was completely destroyed by the fire. Further investigation revealed the burgundy box topper had been removed from the pickup prior to the fire. This incident remains under investigation. Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 -800 -222 -TIPS (8477), where you may be eligi- ble to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. BUSINESS DIRECTORY To advertise in this BUSINESS DIRECTORY Please call Dawn Johnston 519-482-3443 UETTER �dRPENTRY a14 yoawal'p rr,I i . prase CA Phan 19: 519-606-2F42 Cay 519-440-2142 To advertise in this BUSINESS DIRECTORY Please call Dawn Johnston 519-482-3443 Derr Iulalnea la built an SERVICE ENERGY HEATING *AIR CONDITIONING - ELECTRICAL PLUMBING JEFF WISE 282 By'llold Road, Clilirton f 510-482-70(52 Dave '�rar�aesi CONCRETE FORMING CQM. fFICIAL • - FinLihing. t'irculur Tank; * Sundwitli 64'li II hi ;i C.sTIMATES kl irti Ili519-523`9911 F1». 4 3-41 ill To advertise in this BUSINESS DIRECTORY Please call Dawn Johnston 519-482-3443 ( SNOWY OWL FLOOR CLEANING f4".:15 Commercial, Residential Carpet,Tile,Granite, Stone Vinyl,VCT 226-222-1001 j Dave Bernard OMPr TEE SEH 10E • Bucket Truck Service • Tree Trimming/Removal • Stump Grinding • Free Estimates Est. 1998 CLINTON, ON 9-482-3976 To advertise in this BUSINESS DIRECTORY Please call Dawn Johnston 519-482-3443