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Page 2 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 SCHOOL BUS SAFETY: DOES YOUR CHILD KNOW THE RULES? OF CLEVELAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ENCOURAGES SAFETY MEASURES TO AVOID INJURY SHERIFF ALAN NORMAN Every day, millions of students use school buses as transportation to and from school. Although school buses represent the safest form of highway transportation, there are a number of safety factors of which both student and drivers should be aware. Hoping to ensure school bus safety, Sheriff Alan Norman encourages caution whenever school buses are present. www.shelbyinfo.com NEED BUSINESS CARDS TO PROMOTE YOURSELF & YOUR BUSINESS? 1000 raised print business cards starting at $29.50 + tax. Shelby Shop- per & Info, 503 N. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 704-484-1047 or Rutherford Weekly, 369 Butler Rd, Forest City, NC 828-248- 1408. ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink that is your business, if you want to stop, we can help. For help or meeting info. Call 704-865-1561 (24 hrs.). According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an average of 19 school-aged children die in school transportation-related traffic crashes each year and more school-aged pedestrians have been killed between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. than any other time of day. "Children are often eager to get off the school bus because they are excited to tell their parents about all of the fun they had at school that day," said Sheriff Norman. "It is crucial that parents re-enforce the school bus safety rules children learn at school." SPAGHETTI SUPPER Sat. Aug. 25, 5pm until at the American Legion Aux; 43 Depot St. Tryon. Cost $8. Proceeds go to veter- ans needs. CLASSIFIED DEADLINE IS 3:00PM TUESDAY Sheriff Norman also suggests that parents drive their child's bus route with them to practice the proper safety precautions they can take to help ensure their child enjoys a safe ride to and from school. Sheriff Norman encourages all parents to discuss the fol- lowing safety measures with their children: Student: • Always arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes early. • While the bus is approaching make sure to stand at least three giant steps away from the curb, wait until the bus has come to a complete stop, the door opens, and the bus driver says that it's OK to board. • Always walk on the sidewalk when preparing to cross the street near a bus. Make eye contact with the driver so that you are sure he or she sees you. • Never walk behind the bus. • If you are walking beside the bus, walk at least three giant steps away. • Use the handrail when entering and exiting the bus. Take extra precautions to make sure that clothing with drawstrings and book bags do not get caught in the hand rail or door. • Never stop to pick something up that you have dropped when a bus is stopped. Tell the bus driver or wait until the bus has driven off to avoid not being seen by the driver. Motorists: actions. Take extreme caution when traveling in a school zone. • Remember that children are unpredictable in their • If there are no sidewalks, drive cautiously. Be more alert to the possibility of children walking in the road. • Slow down and prepare to stop whenever you see yel- low school bus lights flashing. Take Us To Phillips Animal Hospital! Thursday, August 23-August 29, 2012 YOUR PETS DESERVE PHILLIPS ANIMAL MEDICAL HOSPITAL 2730 West Franklin Blvd. • Gastonia, NC (Just below Walmart) Call Today For Your Appointment 704-867-3514 THE VERY BEST! Call for Discount Prices on • Spays • Neuters • Vaccinations Call Today About Our August Specials! CAROLINA PEDIATRIC ASSO- CIATES Now accepting North Carolina Medicaid, 301 West Pine St., Blacksburg, SC 29702 and 1610 North Limestone St. Gaffney, SC 29340. Please call 864-839-4325 for an appoint- ment! 9:00am - 5:00pm. ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS DOVE HUNT LABOR DAY. Sept. 1, 3-8, South Mountain area, $25 each day. Also Deer hunting and Turkey hunting land available for season rent, several locations. 828-438-8531 or 828- 244-2744. ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS A SPECIAL INVITATION to hear Rev Loyd Swafford. He will be preaching each Sunday morning in the month of Septem- ber at Mt. Olive Baptist Church between Hollis and New House. Everyone Welcome! ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS $20 THURSDAY $ • Never pass a school bus when there are flashing red lights and the stop arm is extended. This is a sign that chil- dren are getting on or off the bus. Motorists must wait until the red lights stop flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus is moving before they can start driving again. • Learn and obey the school bus laws in North Carolina. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration For further information contact: Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, Telephone (704) 484-4788 JACE MAN RUN SATURDAY, AUGUST 25TH 4TH ANNUAL Sponsorsed by: CBA/ABATE of Cleveland County & Cleveland County Independent Bikers TO HELP STOP CHILD ABUSE IN CLEVELAND COUNTY Live Auction ~ Door Prizes ~ 50/50 ~ Bike Games THUNDER BROTHERS Poker Run - 1st Bike Out @ 10:30 Last Bike Out By 11:30 - Last Bike In By 3:00pm Riders $ BRACKETT'S CEDAR PARK HWY. 10 • CASAR, NC 15.00 For One $ 25.00 for 2 Photo Booth ~ Corn Hole Tournament Southern Rock & Roll By Th e Free Primitive Camping - Friday & Saturday All Proceeds Go To Th e Abuse Prevention Council, To Help Stop Children Abuse In Cleveland County Public Welcome - NO WEAPONS - NO ATTITUDES Can Draw Poker Hand Th ere Gene Meade Aerial Photography Jeff & Mic Hamrick Big Bad Props The Sloantones Traffic Jam Band Fox Distributing Company, Inc. Shelby Shopper & Info Elliott Supply Inc. 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