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Sheriff Gary Settle reminds parents and children that with the school openings approaching, keep in mind the following safety tips:

Parents, if your children must be left alone after school consider these questions: Are your children old enough and mature enough to care for themselves? Do they know basic safety rules? Do you know the three “W’s”: Where your kids are, What they’re doing, and Who they’re with?

Can your children:

Easily use the telephone, locks and kitchen appliances?

Follow rules and instructions well?

Handle unexpected situations without panicking?

Stay alone without being afraid?

Bus stop safety tips:

Arrive on time for the bus.

No horseplay at the bus stop, someone may get hurt.

If possible, have a parent supervise the bus stop until the bus arrives.

Do not ride with strangers

If you ride your bike to the bus stop always wear your helmet.

As winter arrives and the days get shorter make sure you wear bright colors or

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