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Back to School Means Sharing the Road
As our children, teachers & school staff return to school, please remember that safety is key priority.
It is so important to be alert for children and buses, to observe school zone speeds, to watch for pedestrians, to avoid any and all distractions, to put down your phone, and to give yourself extra time to get where you are going.
Head Up, Phone Down 
Summertime offers a reprieve from school-year activities, but once fall rolls around again life becomes much more hectic. Parents and kids have a lot of new distractions to deal with: carpools, early schedules, after-school activities, bus traffic and more.
As your children march out the door on that first day of school – and every day – there is really only one priority: Making sure they get home safe.
Teens at Greater Risk
Back in 1995, children ages 5 to 9 were more at risk than any other age group under 19 for being struck by a vehicle while walking. Today, there has been a noticeable demographic shift. It is now much more likely a teenager will be hit by a car than his younger counterpart.
According to Injury Facts, over all age groups since 2009, pedestrian fatalities have trended up sharply, with 7,522 traffic-related deaths in 2022.
Cell Phones: A Deadly Distraction
The National Safety Council is focused on efforts to eliminate distracted walking – specifically walking while using a mobile device. Kids often don’t recognize the dangers of distracted walking, as this eye-opening video by Safe Kids Worldwide indicates.
Before your children head out, remind them of these year-round safety tips:
● Never walk while texting or talking on the phone
● If texting, move out of the way of others and stop on the sidewalk
● Never cross the street while using an electronic device
● Do not walk with headphones in your ears
● Be aware of your surroundings
● Always walk on the sidewalk if available; if you must walk on the street, face oncoming traffic
● Look left, right, then left again before crossing the street
● Cross only at crosswalks
Kids Aren’t the Only Ones Distracted
Drivers have a lot to pay attention to in school zones, too, and there is never an occasion that justifies using a phone while driving. One call or text can change everything.
A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and prevention reveals that the most common form of travel to school for students age 5 to 14 is the family car. That translates into a lot of cars in school zones at the same time. Eliminating all distractions is key to keeping children safe.
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From all of your Tri-Lakes Services, Inc. family, Happy Birthday!
10 Years of Service Recognition
Amber Risner, pictured with Evelyn Helms, receiving her 10 Years of Service Award & Gift Card
Amber holds a special place in our hearts, and she holds us all together very well. She is driven, dedicated, efficient, reliable, and she simply just adds value to Tri-Lakes Services, Inc. She approaches her daily tasks with care and thoroughness, she pays attention to detail, and she strives for perfection. Amber goes above and beyond in all of her duties and she is truly appreciated for all of her efforts.
“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” —Dale Carnegie.
| Ethan Bacon | 8/5/2019 | Joshua Lopez | 8/1/2024 |
| Jesus Buendia, Jr |
8/5/2024 |
Vernon Morris | 8/24/2021 |
| Zachary Caudle |
8/1/2024 |
Lazaro Perez | 8/5/2024 |
| William Connell |
8/22/2023 |
Gavin Ralls | 8/26/2022 |
| Dannie England |
8/10/2018 |
Jesus Reyes Torres | 8/15/2024 |
| Clint Farrow |
8/24/2021 |
Amber Risner | 8/11/2015 |
| Johnathan Hurd |
8/20/2020 |
Trowa Self | 8/6/2024 |
| Stephen Karr |
8/26/2021 |
James Weikel | 8/2/2022 |
Your hard work & dedication are vital to the success of our company.
Thank you for the many wonderful years of service!
