The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current, May 17, 2017, Image 16

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Newspaper Page Text4 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2017 Rhody Days These Safety tips are sponsored by: County Transfer and Recycling Carnival Safety: • Never ride while under the inﬂ uence of alcohol or drugs. • Don’t board a ride if you see broken parts, signs of improper maintenance, or an inattentive operator. • Drink plenty of water while visiting an amusement facility, espe- cially on a hot day. • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes when visiting an amuse- ment facility. • Take frequent breaks. • Pay attention to walking surfaces (cracks, holes, elevations, miss- ing grates, etc.) a broken ankle or bone will also hinder a day. • Do not put a child on a ride that they may be afraid of. • Watch the ride with your child before boarding. • Tell children to hold on tightly with both hands to lap bars, hand- holds or any other item designed speciﬁ cally for hand place- ment. • Obey minimum height, age, and weight restrictions. • If you can’t count on your child to stay seated with hands and feet inside, don’t let them ride. • Don’t let kids supervise kids on amusement rides. • If your children are going oﬀ with a group of children, talk about group issues. What should your children do if one of the kids they are with starts fooling around on a ride? What if one child doesn’t want to go on a ride and the others start teasing or pres- suring him? Parade Safety: C HILDREN : • Beware of Pedestrians, Motor Vehicles & Bikes. • Make sure to drink plenty of ﬂ uids. • Apply sunblock frequently. • Have a designated meeting place in case you get separated from your party. • Don’t let children run out into the road after candy. • Stay on the sidewalk with lawn chairs, etc. • Always cross the streets at crosswalks. P ETS : • Don’t leave pets in car for long periods of time. • Keep pets on leash at all times or leave them at home for their comfort. About U Hair & Nail Salon Serv Pro Eugene/Florence Crossroads Assembly of God Northwest Land Surveying Inc Oregon Coast Military Museum Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue Florence Pharmacy Florence Police Western Lane Ambulance River City Taxi Siuslaw School District Siuslaw News