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Back To School
SAFETY TIPS
Hey, Kids! It’s time to head back to school. But before you do, check out these safety tips from a variety of sponsors. They are sure to help you and your parents have a great school year!
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Always Use Caution
Use extreme caution when school buses are present. REICHERT BUS SERVICE 8342 Industrial Park Road Baxter 829-6955
Electrical Safety
Never go near a downed power line. Let a parent know so they can call for help. CROW WING POWER Hwy 371 N., Brainerd 829-2827
If You Get Lost
Find a policeman or go to a store nearby. HANNEKEN INSURANCE Offices In: Pine River, Brainerd, Little Falls, Pierz www.hannekeninsurance.com
Memorize
Learn your phone number and address before you start school. MCSI MINNESOTA COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC. 109 Washington Street, Suite 2 Brainerd, MN 56401 facebook.com/ MinnesotaComputerSystemsInc
Quiet Time
When on the bus, talk quietly with friends. BRAINERD DISPATCH 506 James St. Brainerd, MN 56401 Phone: (218) 829-4705
Understand Traffic Signals
Know what traffic signs, lights and signals mean. ARROWWOOD LODGE AT BRAINERD LAKES 6967 Lake Forest Road Baxter MN (218) 822-5634 www.arrowwoodbrainerd.com
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Be Alert!
Watch what’s going on around you. STEPPING STONES CHILDCARE LEARNING CENTER, INC.
Brainerd 218-270-3100 ext 1 Baxter 218-270-3100 ext 2 www.steppingstonesmn.com
Find A Good Backpack
Choose a backpack that fits close to your body. LAKES PRINTING 1223 Oak Street, Brainerd, MN 218-829-7790 www.lakesprinting.com
Just Say NO!
Stay away from drugs and cigarettes.
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Crossing Streets
Look both ways before crossing the street. CHEM-DRY OF THE LAKES Carpet, Upholstery And Wood Floor Cleaning 218-828-4320 cdofthelakes@midco.net Chemdryofthelakes.com
Guard Belongings
Take care of your books, lunch and other items. SHANNON’S AUTO BODY 124 8th Ave. NE Brainerd 218-829-6764 www.shannonsautobody.com Facebook.com/shannonsautobody
Keep Away From The Danger Zone!
Don’t play near buses.
CROW WING COUNTY FAIR Crow Wing County Fairgrounds 218-829-6680 www.crowwingcountyfair.com
CROSBY-IRONTON TRANSPORTATION, INC. 829 8th St. NE, Crosby, MN 218-546-6156
Never Cross
Obey Teachers & Parents
Don’t cross the street between parked cars. CUB FOODS 417 8th Ave NE, Brainerd, 218-828-1816 14133 Edgewood Dr N, Baxter, 218-828-4601 www.cub.com
Riding To/From School Listen to your car or bus driver.
BRAINERD BN CREDIT UNION 804 Laurel Street, Suite 101 Brainerd 829-9065 www.bbncu.org
Valuable Friends
Walking to school is safer and more fun with friends. TANNER MOTORS 620 West Washington St. Brainerd, MN SALES: 218-928-3675 SERVICE: 218-454-3647 PARTS: 218-454-3648 www.tannermotors.net
Yell Out!
If a stranger bothers you, yell for help!
NORTH COUNTRY JANITORIAL Brainerd 218-828-4188 Northcountryservicesmn.com
Listen to what these adults say for your safety. CTC 14385 Edgewood Drive Baxter, MN 56425 218-454-1234 goctc.com Facebook @ConnectCTC
Save The Environment Learn to recycle. Carry recyclables to the curb.
MILLE LACS DRIVING INSTRUCTION 320-676-3409 millelacsdriving.com
Walk Away
If someone tries to start a fight, walk away.
AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK Baxter 218-829-1484 Brainerd 218-824-7900 www.ANBMN.com
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Zero In On Safety
Follow these tips to a safer school year! PEQUOT LAKES SUPERVALU 30581 Patriot Ave. Pequot Lakes, MN 218-568-5001 www.pequotlakessupervalu.com
Doors
Don’t answer the door when you’re home alone. SLUMBERLAND FURNITURE 15213 Edgewood Drive Baxter 829-8733
Hands & Arms
Keep hands, arms and head inside vehicles. IDEAL SHARPENING 218-587-2250 3874 16th Street SW, Backus, MN 56435
Loose-Hanging Clothing
Be careful with drawstrings, belts or clothes that drag the ground. CUYUNA LAKES PARTS CITY AUTO PARTS 218-546-5133 201 1st Street SW, Crosby, MN www.PartsCityAuto.com
Plan A Route
With your parents, plan the safest and quickest route to school. TANNER NISSAN 620 West Washington St. Brainerd, MN SALES (218)454-3644 SERVICE (218)454-3645 facebook.com/tannernissanbrainerd www.tannernissan.com
10 Steps
Take 10 steps away from the front of a stopped bus before crossing. FIRST NATIONAL BANK Pequot Lakes • 218-568-4473 Crosslake • 218-692-4472 Baxter • 218-822-4480 Nisswa • 218-963-0333 www.fnbnorth.com
“X” Marks The Spot
Stand in the right place when waiting for the bus.
PINEANDLAKES ECHO JOURNAL
506 James St. Brainerd, MN 56401 Phone: (218) 829-4705
Now You Know Your ABC’s Have a safe school year!
T & J SERVICES LAWN CARE SERVICES 829 8th Street NE, Crosby, MN 56441 tandjservicesllc@gmail.com