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roiumc 44 Number 33 Scptmeber &-14, 2006 50
HOPE
A Poem by Wendell S. Storms
T'was the eleventh of September
In the year Two Thousand One,
And in the evening darkness
As that fateful day was done,
Our majestic New York City
Smoldered 'neath the setting sun.
In silence through the fading rays
Moving slowly toward the sea,
A ghostly plume of smoke and dust
Now marked the tragedy.
Out of grief and out of sorrow-
There will dawn that new tomorrow.
It shall rise from out of ashes
There will be a brighter day
For the lady in her harbor
Will guide and lead the way.
From the horror of the cauldron
Where so many lives were hurled,
There may come a new beginning
Of a more united World.
Put Safety on the Top of Your
Back to School List!
View from Wantagh Pkvvy. 30 miles from the burning World Trade Center, Sept.
Sloop Channel and Snipe Island ae both in the scene.
1,2001.
As summer vacations have come to an end, students across the country are readying
themselves for the start of a new school year. With all of the excitement this time brings,
safety may not be the first subject that springs to mind. The American Red Cross in
Nassau County (ARC/Nassau) encourages parents to take time to talk with their children
about safety before school starts.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NMTSA), 24 million
students nationwide start their school day with a trip on the school bus. Although
NHTSA reports that riding on a school bus is nearly eight times safer than riding in a
passenger vehicle, an average of 11 school-aged pedestrians are killed by school transportation
vehicles each year. Whether they walk, ride the bus or travel by car, teach your
kids these few tips to ensure they get to and from school safely.
Tips for School Bus Riders
* Line up facing the bus, not along side it.
* Do not play in the street while waiting for the bus.
* Never reach under the school bus to get anything that has rolled or fallen beneath it.
The bus driver may be sitting too high up to see you.
* After getting off the bus, move immediately onto the sidewalk and out of traffic. If
there is no sidewalk, try to stay as far to the side of the road as possible.
* Wait for a signal from the bus driver before crossing the street. Walk at least 10 steps
away from the front of the bus so the driver can see you.
* Never cross the street or play behind the school bus.
Tips for Pedestrians or Bike Riders
* Never walk alone - always travel with a buddy.
* Pay attention to all traffic signals and crossing guards along the way. Never cross the
street against a stoplight. Walk your bicycle across all intersections.
* Always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.
* Avoid ill-fitting clothing that could get caught in spokes or pedals or restrict movements,
and wear reflective colors and material to be more visible to street traffic.
Tips for Car Drivers and Passengers
* Everyone in the car should wear a seatbelt, as they lower the risk of injury in the event
of a crash by 45 percent.
* Make sure babies and young children are in safety seats at all times, and that safety
seals have been properly installed.
* Read your car's manual for safety precautions specifically related to the car and its
airbags.
* Remind teenagers to take extra precautions if they are driving to school or riding with
another teenage driver.
* Do not talk on your cell phone while driving. Phones are distracting and impair your
ability to concentrate on the road. If you must use the phone, pull over to a safe, well-lit
parking lot and place your call there or at least use a hands-free earpiece.
* When driving in inclement weather such as rainstorms, reduce your speed. Don't
make sudden moves if the roads are wet. Applying the brakes slowly and steadily will
help you keep better control of your vehicle.
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| Title | Bethpage-Tribune_2006-09-08 |
| Subject | Newspaper |
| Description | This is a Newspaper distributed locally within Bethpage, Old Bethpage, Island Trees, Plainedge and Seaford. |
| Creator | Florence Cullem |
| Publisher | Florence Cullem |
| Contributors | Scanned and Prepared by Hudson Microimaging, Port Ewen, New York 12466. |
| Date | 2010 |
| Type | Periodical |
| Format | PDF; TIFF |
| Source | Bethpage Public Library |
| Language | English |
| Coverage | United States |
| Rights | The Newspaper is in the public Domain and Digital Rights Held by Bethpage Public Library. |
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