Houston daily journal. (Perry, GA) 2006-current, July 29, 2006, Image 43

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JULY 2006 ■(] 1^ I , j f “^V^, 1 wk> Pack to School Safety Tips 1 aa, ■ -^1 «EH than! "and* in a crash, but as the pupils were entering and exiting the bus. Remember these safety tips: • Have a safe place to wait for your bus, dway from traffic and the street. • Stay away from the bus until it comes to a complete stop and the driver signals you to e|nter. • When being "dropped off, exit the bus and walk ten giant steps away from the bus. Keep a safe distance between you and the bus. Also, remember that the bus driver can see you best when you are back away from the bus. • Use the handrail to enter and exit the bus. • Stqy away from the bus-until the, driver jjjives his/her signal thpt it's okay to approach. • Be aware of she street traffic around you. Drivers are required to follow certain rules of the road concerning schaql buses, however, not all do. Protect yourself and watch out! WALKING Sr PIKING TO SCHOOL Even if you don’t ride in a motor vehicle, you still have to protect yourself. Because of mirlimal supervision, young pedestrians face a wide vqriety Serving Middle Georgia psSßaL*® P.o. Box 1034 I uluilUillS Hwy.4l. Macon Rd. Dance & Gymnastics Petty, Ga Cheerleading (478) 987-2838 Dante and Gymnasties _ CHEERIEADINC tf&Nb For Boys & Cirli Now Enrolling ClttMt Eigfai HogoW Uk s y instructors are certified bv: hr KAT (Kinder Accredted), USAG Gymnastics Safety Certified, National Aferie Cheer Coaches, U. of Ga. Dance Degree, Choreographers, Al Department Leaders have Colege Degrees f™“wnwl llHilwllßj * WHlKiny • 9 jlSo Dance - Belief, Tap, Jazz - 3 yrs - high school USA Gymnastics -fX - ith grade SRIPINC THE PUS School bus transportation is safe. In fact, buses are Safer than cars! Even so, last year, opproximdtely >6 students vere killed and mother 9,000 vere injured n incidents nvolving school ses. More often ■, these deaths injuries didn't occur BACK TO SCHOOL 2006 of decisions making sifuations and dangers while walking to and from school. Here are At a few b a s i c^MBMrTP^ safet vMKi 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 RIPINC IN A CAR • You might have heard before that most traffic crashes occur close to home ... they do. See SAFETY, pg. f J [ mmrHi SEm WiTliHb HilfiSl p| fp WUBhWm S HJIp Ilf fS| ipIBJP jB 8f Hlpi sg «PBi mm HUH / Ftsttr final iKmpy With faster recovery time - combined with unsurpassed safety and precision - it’s no wonder Dr. Eisner’s CustomVue® IntraLase® procedure is the preferred LASIK procedure for the military. Call Eisner Laser Center today at 405-2020 to schedule your complimentary consultation. Unmatched experience, unsurpassed results. Call today 478-405-2020 hStiralase"** INDIVIDUALIZED LASER VISION CORRECTION ’ 9 | , * Over SIOOO In LASIK Savings! a -Jn-Eisner A 1 EX?ERIE«CE.TRUST• RESULTS 9 www.dreisner.com ♦ x> jSth 125 Plantation Centre Dr Ste 250 • Macon Vi