Kids are headed back to school, which takes on new meaning after a year (and then some) of remote learning. With Oregon schools returning to full-time in- person instruction, it’s a great time for a refresh on safe driving practices. MAKE WAY FOR SCHOOL KIDS Driving Tips for Back-to-School Safety
BE COURTEOUS AT DROP OFF. If you drop your kids off at school, make sure to follow these important rules:
• Put your phone away. Distractions are the last thing you need with stop- and-go traffic, and they can lead to an accident. • Never double-park. It’s not only rude, but it also makes it harder for pedestrians to see both ways before crossing the street. • Don’t drop kids across the street from school. Having children unnecessarily cross the street increases the chance of an accident (especially where there’s no crosswalk). WATCH OUT FOR YOUNG PEDESTRIANS. Children of all ages walk to school but may not always remember safety rules. Be prepared: • Obey the posted school speed limit. This will ensure you can stop quickly if a child unexpectedly enters the road. • Never block crosswalks, as children rely on them to safely cross the street. • Use extra care. Kids can be unpredictable and make poor decisions. It doesn’t matter who has the right of way. Everyone just needs to make it home safe.
FOLLOW SCHOOL BUS SAFETY. Carelessness can lead to tragedy. Follow these tips to make sure kids have a safe ride: • Never pass a school bus unless the driver signals for you to do so. Yes, it’s annoying to wait, but avoiding a collision with a child is worth your time. • Stay out of the bus driver’s blind spot by keeping a distance of at least 10 feet at all times. • Don’t distract bus drivers. That includes honking your horn from frustration or tailgating. If the driver is focused on you, they’re not focused on the road. All of us play an important role in keeping children safe out on the road. Do your part during this exciting new school year!
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Easy Peach Cobbler Inspired by MyRecipes.com
Celebrate the end of summer — and peach season — with this simple and tasty peach cobbler! Ingredients
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter • 1 cup flour • 2 cups sugar, divided • 1 tbsp baking powder • Dash of salt
• 1 cup milk • 4 cups peaches (fresh is best!) • 1 tbsp lemon juice • Ground cinnamon or nutmeg to taste 4. In a pot, bring peaches, lemon juice, and remaining sugar to a boil. Stir constantly. 5. Pour peaches over batter, but once again, don’t stir! 6. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg, then bake at 375 F for 45 minutes.
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. In a
9-by-13-inch baking dish, add butter and place in oven. Remove when melted. 2. In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt. Then pour in milk and stir until the mixture is smooth. 3. Pour the batter over the melted butter, but don’t stir!
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