TRANSPORTATION SAFETY TIPS PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN DURING THEIR COMMUTE
With the school year fast approaching, families are in preparation mode. Parents are busy buying new clothes and school
bus approaches — a minimum of three large steps or 6 feet from the street. Tell your kids about the importance of sitting still and not standing in the bus while it’s in motion. Kids on the Road Whether your child is biking, walking, or even skateboarding, it’s vital that they know and follow the rules of the road. All children should practice road safety behavior, such as riding on the right side of the road, wearing helmets, stopping at stop signs, and watching out for cars. Internalizing these habits will help them stay aware of their surroundings when traveling to and from school. Sharing the Road When school starts, the roads become even more cluttered than usual. On top of people heading to work, there are large buses making frequent stops, parents rushing to drop their kids off, and young kids biking or walking to school. With the added tension on the road, it’s important to be alert and move cautiously. Slowing down in school zones or around young pedestrians will keep you vigilant and could potentially save lives.
On Aug. 31, 2006, Ryan Howard stepped up to the plate and into Phillies history. It was a hot, humid evening at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, but the former Rookie of the Year was coming off three consecutive games with home runs. The last had tied Mike Schmidt’s single-season record. Howard didn’t just set a new bar for Philly greatness that day; he did so in style. The Nationals were up by 1 when Howard came to bat, striking his signature stance, pointing at the pitcher’s mound. That’s when Pedro Astacio made the mistake of feeding the rising star a fastball right over the plate. Howard caught the pitch up in the zone and crushed it to the upper deck. That straightaway moonshot tied the game and made Howard a bona fide Phillies legend. While that would be his 49th homer in an already impressive season, “The Big Piece” was far from done. Howard would close out the season with a staggering 58 bombs, easily earning him the NL MVP title. Unsurprisingly, this is the season when pitchers learned to fear mighty #6. He would end up breaking another club record: most intentional walks. While there were many great moments throughout Howard’s early career, this 49th home run of the 2006 season is what made the young man from St. Louis a true Philly hero. supplies and thinking about the best way to get their kids safely to school. Keeping your child safe on their commute starts with knowing the transportation method that works best for you and the rules that accompany that method. Taking the School Bus According to the United States Department of Transportation, the school bus is the safest means of transportation to and from school. Buses are built to withstand a hit and distribute the damage throughout the vehicle, keeping its passengers safe and sound. Knowing basic bus safety will help kids be mindful when taking the bus. Before the school year starts, take your children to the bus stop and show them where they should stand when the
Teach your kids to be prepared and safe on the road to ensure that they have a healthy and safe school year.
THIS MONTH IN PHILLY SPORTS HISTORY
RYAN HOWARD SURPASSES MIKE SCHMIDT
Of course, not many sports stories end with “happily ever after.” These golden years, and the expectations they set, directly contributed to what many baseball fans inside and outside of Philly consider to be one of the worst extension deals in history. Howard’s later seasons were plagued by underperformance
as defenses learned #6 was powerful but predictable. The defensive shift proved too much of a counter for Howard, who was further
weakened by multiple sports injuries. While his final seasons may have been underwhelming, there is no doubt Ryan Howard deserves a permanent place in both MLB and Philly history.
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