Martensville Messenger September 8, 2016 | Page 16

Page 16 - SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 - MaRTEnSvillE MESSEngER Complete Automotive and Tire Service Centre Open 8-5:30 Monday - Friday 109 Centennial Dr. North, Martensville Accredited 306.975.2140 SGI and Law Enforcement Turn Attention to School Zones in September family fun day kids 12 & under - free &W g A n he ndi s! t r fo r ha loon k a al o Lo otBe t b Ro ou SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH Meet the Drivers!! Breakfast at A&W 9am-11am Show n’ Shine 11am-3pm MARTENSVILLE Speedway Gates open at 5pm with Racing at 6pm! 8 pm - A&W Root Bear Balloons for the Kids 8:10 pm - Martensville Business Victory Lap 8:15 pm - A&W Martensville 100 Street Stock Invitational Feature Race Victory Lane Social at Adobe Inn following the race Race admission tickets available at any participating Saskatoon Shell Station or at the gate. MEDIA SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS MARTENSVILLE M BRONZE SPONSORS ARTENSVILLE ESSENGER SILVER SPONSORS 601 Centennial Dr. S. Martensville, SK Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-Mail: [email protected] Custom Window Packages available, Labour Included! Come see us for your hardware, building, and paint supply needs. Garage, Deck & Fence packages also available TENSVILLE Store Hours: MAR BLDGMonday - Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Custom Window Packages available, Lab our Included! Come see us for your hardware, building, and paint supply needs. & HOME SUPPLYClosed Sundays Garage, Deck & Fence packages also Saturdayavailable 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 601 Centennial Dr. S. Martensville, SK Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-Mail: [email protected] Martensville Store Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed Sundays Warman Free Local Delivery! (2006) LTD. FREE Local Local Delivery Hardware Free Delivery! SASKATOON Phone [phone] Phone [phone] CENTENNIAL DRIVE SOUTH 601 CENTENNIAL Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone] COMPLETE LINE OF HARDWARE BUILDING PRODUCTS & PAINT FREE ESTIMATES DRIVE SOUTH DOWNTOWN Pre-order your DECK and FENCE Supplies LIVE WELL WITH FRIENDS Northern Sky Development Legends Golf Course Valley Welding Medicine Shoppe Martensville Thrift Store Curves Read Automotive Pharmasave is coming to Martensville! We are immediately hiring the positions of Front Store Manager and Full Time front store staff. See you at the Wyant Group Raceway! Ideal candidates for Manager must possess retail experience, receiving experience, computer skills, excellent customer service and leadership skills to foster an enjoyable working environment for all. Management experience would be an asset. Valley Ford Weed Man Full Time front store staff should have retail and cash experience along with excellent customer service skills. Please bring your resume to the pharmacy department at Pharmasave on Central Ave in Saskatoon. Mark your letter and resume attention to GORD. Ê Ready Set Baby Planners OK Corral In & Out Pizza With classes back in session, school zone safety is the traffic safety spotlight for the month of September. Police will be watching for traffic violations in and around school zones, including motorists speeding, driving distracted, failing to obey stop signs or yield signs, failing to yield for pedestrians, failing to obey crossing guards or failing to obey school bus cross arms and flashing lights. “Children are among the most vulnerable road users and as a motorist it’s your duty to look out for them,” said Earl Cameron, Executive Vice-President of the Auto Fund. “It’s critical to slow down and give the road your full attention in school zones. Not only does the small size of a child make them difficult to see, they can also be unpredictable as they may not yet understand rules of the road.” During drop-off times, school zones can become extremely congested with traffic and children, making it even more difficult to identify hazards. In 2014, there were 40 collisions in school zones in the province, resulting in 15 injuries. When it comes to children and vehicles, there is little margin for error. SGI recommends motorists keep the following tips in mind when travelling in or near school zones and playgrounds: • Reduce speed to the posted limit and be prepared to stop. • Familiarize yourself with school zone locations and hours of operation. Unless you need to be in a school zone, plan a different route. • Avoid distractions and give the road your full attention. • Expect the unexpected and drive carefully, even if you have the right of way. • Use caution when approaching or manoeuvring around school buses. • Obey the direction of any signage, traffic control devices or crossing guards. Throughout the 2016 school year, some school buses across the province will begin to use exterior overhead amber flashing light systems when preparing to stop, in addition to overhead red flashing lights that are used when a bus is stopped to pick up or drop off students. The amber lights provide an advanced warning to motorists, allowing them more time to slow down and safely react. Bylaws dictating the use of warning lights (and school bus traffic control devices, such as a stop arm) are dependant on the municipality. It’s important to familiarize yourself with bylaws in your area. Visit SGI’s website at www.sgi.sk.ca to learn more about school zones or pedestrian safety.