Mayor Harris: #KeepKidsSafe - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday September 6th, 2018 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday September 6th, 2018 8:35 am

With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck

This week we focus on: #KeepKidsSafe

Today’s lesson: School zones + speeding = dangerous and expensive

Sep 4, 2018

School zones are September’s Traffic Spotlight; learn to slow down and #KeepKidsSafe

"It’s the start of school again, and school zones across the province are once again buzzing with activity. During September, SGI and law enforcement are focusing on school zone safety, and some important lessons we all need to keep in mind.

First period: MATH

Today’s lesson: School zones + speeding = dangerous and expensive.

Speed limits are often lower in school zones, and fines for speeding in a school zone are higher than regular tickets (and were recently increased). Obey the posted signs.

Exceeding the speed limit by 20 km/h = a $310 ticket, when you add up the base fine, the excess km/h charges, and the victims of crime surcharge. (Trust us; we always got A’s in math.) And a vehicle ticketed 40km/h over the limit = $570.

SGI Quick Facts - School zone safety

2017 Report Card:

20 collisions in school zones. 2 pedestrians suffered injuries. - Room for improvement
More than 18,000 convictions for speeding in school zones. - Slow down! When you rush, mistakes happens!
71 convictions for disobeying a school bus signal. - Please try harder to pay attention

Second period: PHYSICS

Today’s lesson: When a vehicle collides with a pedestrian, the pedestrian always loses.

The faster a vehicle is travelling, the more likely it is to kill or injure a pedestrian in a collision. One study found that a vehicle striking a pedestrian at 50 km/h results in a fatality 55 per cent of the time. Furthermore, higher speeds make it harder to avoid collisions because they reduce reaction time and increase stopping distance.

A message from the principal:

“Many of the pedestrians in school zones are children who are smaller, more vulnerable and don’t always follow the traffic rules,” said Penny McCune, Chief Operating Officer of the Auto Fund. “It’s important that motorists lower their speed, yield to pedestrians and watch out for kids who may dart out unexpectedly. Remember to obey commands from crossing guards, and take care around school buses that have stopped to load or unload kids.”

Homework:

Some of the most important lessons are taught at home. Parents, remember to talk to your kids about how to keep safe in a school zone:

Cross at crosswalks and controlled intersections, instead of jaywalking.
Make eye contact with drivers and wait until they stop before crossing.
Heads up, screens down! Pedestrians AND drivers should both avoid distractions"

Contact

Media inquiries

Tyler McMurchy, Manager, Media Relations, Saskatchewan Government Insurance
306-751-1837 306-535-6207 (cell)

Around Preeceville this fall: Safety - New down town sidewalks are done, pavement done from Midtown to the Water treatment station. Lions are working on their trail project around the town. This year work is ongoing on the North side of the town along the ski trails and old nature trails.

All will improve safety when driving, walking or hiking the trails in Preeceville. Great work everyone!

Events:

- Ongoing

- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace

Minimum Jack-Pot is now at a $1984.00

Draws every Thursday night at the Curling Rink.

Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/

- The Town of Preeceville is pleased to announce the opening of Preeceville Dental. The clinic is now accepting new patients from across the Parkland area. The phone number is 306-547-1555 and the address is 27 Main St North, which is the Library building in downtown Preeceville.

Barveenok Ukrainian Dance Club Registration

Registration for Ukrainian Dance and First practice September 10th. First 3 rehearsals in September are going to be a fun group dance to be performed at Preeceville Multi Cultural days. Practice will start at 6:00 with everyone together and younger students will be free to go at 7:00pm with older students staying longer. Ages 4 and up are welcome Fees will be due October 10. So you are able to come out and try it before having to pay anything.Former Sturgis Elementary School Gym

Information & Registration Night

Tuesday, September 11th 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Preeceville Community Legion Hall. Come and check out the Recreational Clubs that Preeceville has to Offer. To book a table or for further information contact Andrea at 306-547-2810

Corn Maze is now open

September Hours - Thursday & Friday 4 pm (Last Entry 6 pm)

- Saturday & Sunday 1 pm (Last Entry 6 pm)

Admission Ages 12 and up - $5.00 Under 12 - $3.00

Preeceville Nursery School Fall Trade Fair

October 6 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Preeceville Legion Hall. Lunch will be available, door prize, 50/50, kids activities and more. All proceeds to the Preeceville Nursery School. Contact Calla at 306-547-7999.

A.R Cash - Tribute to Johnny Cash & June Carter concert

October 12, 2018. Tickets $20 each. Available at: Preeceville Town Office, Midtown, Paul's Drugs and The Cooperators Insurance Office Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7:30pm. Bar and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase. 50/50 draw. Proceeds to Preeceville & District Health Action Committee.

Pasquia Porcupine Forest Management Area Public Consultation and Information Session - October 25, 2018 @ 7:00 pm Weyerhaeuser and Edgewood are holding a series of public consultation and information meetings on matters relating to the Pasquia Porcupine Forest Management Area. Topics include:

• An update on operations of the Hudson Bay OSB mill and Carrot River sawmill.

• Draft 2019/2020 Annual Operating Plans for harvest, site preparation and reforestation operations.

• An update on the Twenty Year Forest Management Plan. Industry foresters will be on hand to make presentations and answer questions. An open house will follow with opportunities to provide input into planned operations and to ask questions about specific areas.

This Public Session will be held at the Endeavour School Community Complex.

- Check out the new look on our town web site. It goods great!