Archive for October, 2009
Oct
29
Condition Of Michael McFall Is Improving
Posted by: | CommentsMichael McFall was hit with a 1993 Oldsmobile while at a school bus stop. Police say that Michael, 9, and six year old Julie Ann Lister was hit while traveling to the bus stop.
Michaels condition is improving but, the family is still in shock.
The family needs your financial support. You can donate at Panama City Toyota or at People’s First Community Bank under the name Julie Ann Lister.
Oct
29
Campaign for Bus Safety Change
Posted by: | CommentsAs children wait for the bus they face the danger of the road.
Oct
29
Safety Steps You Can Take
Posted by: | CommentsSAFETY STEPS YOU CAN TAKE:
- Supervise children to make sure they get to the stop on time, wait far away from the road, and avoid rough play.
- Teach your child to ask the driver for help if he/she drops something near the bus. If a child bends down to pick up something, the driver cannot see him/her and the child may be hit by the bus. Have your child use a backpack or book bag to keep loose items together.
- Make sure clothing and backpacks have no loose drawstrings or long straps, to get caught in the handrail or bus door.
- Encourage safe school bus loading and unloading.
- If you think a bus stop is in a dangerous place, talk with your school office or transportation director about changing the location.
Oct
28
Parents Can Make A Difference
Posted by: | CommentsParents you can make a difference
- Monitor your child’s bus stop
- Reinforcing safety rules at home
- Work with the school to let them know of any hazards
- Being a positive role model and being the example of a safe individual
Oct
28
Two Children Hit In Laguna Beach
Posted by: | CommentsTwo children hit while traveling to their bus stop this morning around 7:00am at Laguna Beach.