Working Draft for:Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday Aug 24th, 2017 8:35 am
With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck
This week we focus on: School Bus Safety & the Town Ability Bus and Van
"Pedestrian safety is an essential part of a community's well being and nowhere is this more important than in a school zone. As a driver, it is your responsibility to ensure that children are protected from harm as they go to and from school.
Here are some simple tips you can use to help keep kids safe"
Slow down
Most school zones have reduced speed limits, marked by reflective fluorescent signs. The limit varies between communities but the concept remains the same: reducing your speed allows you more time to react and brake in the event of an emergency.
Last year in Saskatchewan 13 people were injured and 2 were killed in school zone collisions. When it comes to children and vehicles, there is little margin for error. The difference between a near miss and a tragedy can be a matter of seconds.
The fine for speeding in school zones starts at $140 and goes up from there depending on your speed. You'll also be penalized 3 demerit points by SGI under the Safe Driver Recognition program, meaning you'll lose some of your discount or pay a financial penalty.
Be alert
During drop-off times school zones can become extremely congested and it may be difficult to identify hazards. Pay special attention to kids waiting to cross the street. Young children tend to think vehicles can stop instantly and may begin crossing before it is safe to do so.
Be especially wary of kids darting between parked cars. Children are obviously much shorter than adult pedestrians, and though they may see you, they don't realize that you may not see them.
Obey crossing guards
Crossing guards - both adult and student - are there for 1 reason, and that is to protect youngsters as they cross the street. They are usually stationed near crosswalks and are immediately recognizable with their fluorescent orange vests.
When crossing guards extend their flags and enter the street you must come to a complete stop and wait for all pedestrians to cross. Do not proceed until the guard has returned to the curb, and even then be aware of stragglers running onto the street to catch up with their friends.
Exercise caution near school buses
Passing motorists are the single biggest threat to children as they enter or leave a school bus. Minimize the odds of a collision by avoiding bus loading zones whenever possible.
If you must drive in those areas, obey all signs and signals and watch for youngsters who may not know the rules of crossing the street.
Slow down as you approach a bus and come to a complete stop when its flashing red lights are activated. The lights, often accompanied by a stop sign, indicate that children are boarding or getting off the bus. You may not pass the bus until the lights are deactivated and the stop sign is retracted.
Use good judgment when stopping or parking
Parking is strictly prohibited in No Parking and No Stopping zones near schools. Keeping these areas free of vehicles is the best way to maintain visibility for other motorists.
When dropping your child off at school, remember not to stop in the middle of the road. Waiting drivers may become impatient and attempt unsafe maneuvers to pass, putting you and your child directly in harm's way.
It is also unsafe to let your child off near a crosswalk since they will need to cross in front of your vehicle to use it. Passing drivers won't immediately be able to see your child, which increases the risk of a serious collision.
Regardless of where you drop off your child, try to have them exit the vehicle on the curb side, preferably on the same side of the street as the school. This will minimize their danger of being struck by passing vehicles.
Finally, if you are stopped in a designated drop-off zone, be sure to turn off your vehicle's engine. Idling - particularly during cold weather - produces visible exhaust fumes that can obstruct the vision of other drivers and put the safety of young students at risk.
Find this and more on safety @
The Abiltiy Bus Board has a 2013 Tranist Bus with the capacity of 4 wheel chairs and 6 passengers or 3 wheel chairs and 8 passengers.
The Ability Bus Board also has a 2016 Ford E-150 Van with Para tranist conversion with the capacity of 2 wheelchairs and 2 passengers or 1 wheelchair and 4 passengers.
Both are housed at the Ability Bus Garage which is located @ 51 3rd Street South East.
In order to book the bus or van you must phone the Town Office @ 306-547-2810. Proirtiy is given to medical appointments, than to make sure clients get to and from work at the Mackenzie Centre and thirdly for outings.
In order to drive the bus or van, the Town office must have on record a copy of your drivers license and you must complete a checklist on the operation of the unit and also the operation of the wheelchair lift.
The rates are: Van - $0.42 per km and Bus - $0.46 per km
- Town of Preeceville Official Community Plan
The Town is initiating a planning review project to adopt a New Official Community Plan and a New Zoning Bylaw to better guide development within our community. The Town’s Zoning Bylaw is outdated and does not reflect the changing needs of the Town and provides almost no direction on growth. In order to update the Zoning Bylaw, the Provincial Government requires the Town to adopt an Official Community Plan. The benefit of having an overall plan with “Action” items will assist Council in planning cost effective infrastructure and balancing residential, commercial, recreational and industrial development. Town Council has engaged Tim Cheesman, M.C.I.P. and his Planning Team to prepare the Plan and Bylaw.The Planning Team has completed the Town’s Draft Official Community Plan. The Draft OCP and the Results of the Public Consultation Process are available for viewing by clicking the links below:
Town of Preeceville Draft Official Community Plan about 73 pages
Preeceville Public Consultation Responses about 35 pages
You may provide your feedback/comments on the Draft OCP by emailing tcheesman@accesscomm.ca or preeceville@sasktel.net.
Events:
- Ongoing
- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace Jack-Pot is now at a
$13,879.00 32 cards left in the deck
Draws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/
- The fall registration night is being planned for September 12th
- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace Jack-Pot is now at a
$13,879.00 32 cards left in the deck
Draws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/
- The fall registration night is being planned for September 12th
- And as always if you wish to have an event promoted visit and post it to our Community Events Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca
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