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Schools Preach. Practice.
Convince Your Kids not to Text and Drive
By Drew Edmondson Children are back in school in communities large and small all across Oklahoma. It's an exciting, and often hectic, time of year. Parents are shuttling kids to band concerts and ball games, and running errands in between. Like their parents, students are rushing about too; rushing to class, to practice, to a part-time job. effortlessly address multiple tasks simultaneously, there's at least one place where a single-minded focus is not only best but a must, and that's behind the wheel of an automobile. place on that site where driv- put your phone away while ers of all ages can pledge not driving, but what if I told you, mom and dad, that you are to text behind the wheel. being watched? The company's efforts are based on some startling sta- According to a national teen driver survey commissioned tistics. by AT&T, 77 percent of teens Research by the Virginia have seen their parents text Tech Transportation Institute and drive. We tell our kids found that drivers who text are not to do it, but many par23 times more likely to be in an ents don't listen to their own accident or near-accident. The advice. It's the "do as I say National Safety Council says and not as I do" method of more than 100,000 crashes a parenting. year involve drivers who are Maybe, instead, we should texting. practice what we preach. Those statistics alone should In that same AT&T survey, be enough to convince you to Recognizing this, AT&T recently announced an "It Can Wait" pledge day set for Sept. 19 to bring awareness to this important public safety issue. The initiative comes complete with its own website, full of We get busier and busier, survey results and statistics and multitasking seems to be that should make it easy for the only way to get it all done. parents to talk to their kids While society may celebrate about the dangers of texting those among us who seem to and driving. There is also a
SEE YOU AT THE POLE WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26
I 00,000 crashes a year involve drivers who are texting
62 percent of teens said reminders from their parents not to text and drive would be effective in getting them to stop the dangerous practice. If actions truly speak louder than words, how many kids would refrain from texting and driving if mom and dad resisted the urge too? kids in taking AT&T's pledge by logging on to wwwitcanwait.com . Talk about the statistics. Commit yourself to never text and drive. Remember, your kids are watching.
Edmondson, a former Oklahoma attorney general, pracSo, keep preaching, but start tices law at the law firm of practicing too. Join with your GableGotwals.
Courtesy photo
Fourth grade reps
Serving as Carnegie Elementary School fourth grade student council representatives for the 2012-2013 school year are (front from left) Ganden Clark, Dayton Horn, Jeremy Pena, Walter Nix, Jocelyn Turney (back from left) Paris Holmes, Vade Buster, Kennedy Kiesau, Vivian Dietrich and Michelle Chavez.
Courtesy photo
Fifth grade reps
Serving as Carnegie Elementary School fifth grade student council representatives for the 2012-2013 school year are (front from left) Alexis Mize, Rosalinda Martinez, Cierra Mize, Sidney Boettger, Chasity Honeycutt (back from left) Kalli McSperitt, Rolondo Lopez, Kane Garcia, Gigi Tallbird and Andrew Cano.
■ School menus /
BREAKFAST Wednesday, September 19: Cinnamon puff, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit mix, milk choice. Thursday, September 20: Breakfast burrito with salsa, citrus fruit cup, fruit juice, milk choice. Friday, September 21: Whole grain biscuit and sausage gravy, fruit, fruit juice, milk choice. Monday, September 24: Cereal, whole wheat toast, fruit, fruit juice, milk choice. Tuesday, September 25: Baked french toast, fresh ap-
Carnegie Public Schools ple, fruit juice, milk choice. Wednesday, September 26: Whole grain coffee cake, sunrise fruit, fruit juice, milk choice. LUNCH Wednesday, September 19: Spaghetti with meat sauce, garden salad, capri mixed vegetables, wheat bread, grapes/banana, milk choice. Thursday, September 20: Chicken wrap, Romaine and tomato tortilla, chips/salsa, tropical fruit, milk choice. Friday, September 21: Chicken noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, citrus fruit cup, milk choice. Monday, September 24: Hamburgers, green leaf lettuce, tomato, baked beans, potato fries, fruit mix, milk choice. Tuesday, September 25: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed broccoli, wheat roll, fruit, milk choice. Wednesday, September 26: Frito chili pie, pinto beans, corn, strawberries and bananas, milk choice.
Student Council Officers
Serving as 20122013 Student Council Officers at Carnegie Elementary are (from left) Jett Mabry, vice president; Linda Ramnarine, secretary; and Janie Worthington, president.
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Schools Preach. Practice.
Convince Your Kids not to Text and Drive
By Drew Edmondson Children are back in school in communities large and small all across Oklahoma. It's an exciting, and often hectic, time of year. Parents are shuttling kids to band concerts and ball games, and running errands in between. Like their parents, students are rushing about too; rushing to class, to practice, to a part-time job. effortlessly address multiple tasks simultaneously, there's at least one place where a single-minded focus is not only best but a must, and that's behind the wheel of an automobile. place on that site where driv- put your phone away while ers of all ages can pledge not driving, but what if I told you, mom and dad, that you are to text behind the wheel. being watched? The company's efforts are based on some startling sta- According to a national teen driver survey commissioned tistics. by AT&T, 77 percent of teens Research by the Virginia have seen their parents text Tech Transportation Institute and drive. We tell our kids found that drivers who text are not to do it, but many par23 times more likely to be in an ents don't listen to their own accident or near-accident. The advice. It's the "do as I say National Safety Council says and not as I do" method of more than 100,000 crashes a parenting. year involve drivers who are Maybe, instead, we should texting. practice what we preach. Those statistics alone should In that same AT&T survey, be enough to convince you to Recognizing this, AT&T recently announced an "It Can Wait" pledge day set for Sept. 19 to bring awareness to this important public safety issue. The initiative comes complete with its own website, full of We get busier and busier, survey results and statistics and multitasking seems to be that should make it easy for the only way to get it all done. parents to talk to their kids While society may celebrate about the dangers of texting those among us who seem to and driving. There is also a
SEE YOU AT THE POLE WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26
I 00,000 crashes a year involve drivers who are texting
62 percent of teens said reminders from their parents not to text and drive would be effective in getting them to stop the dangerous practice. If actions truly speak louder than words, how many kids would refrain from texting and driving if mom and dad resisted the urge too? kids in taking AT&T's pledge by logging on to wwwitcanwait.com . Talk about the statistics. Commit yourself to never text and drive. Remember, your kids are watching.
Edmondson, a former Oklahoma attorney general, pracSo, keep preaching, but start tices law at the law firm of practicing too. Join with your GableGotwals.
Courtesy photo
Fourth grade reps
Serving as Carnegie Elementary School fourth grade student council representatives for the 2012-2013 school year are (front from left) Ganden Clark, Dayton Horn, Jeremy Pena, Walter Nix, Jocelyn Turney (back from left) Paris Holmes, Vade Buster, Kennedy Kiesau, Vivian Dietrich and Michelle Chavez.
Courtesy photo
Fifth grade reps
Serving as Carnegie Elementary School fifth grade student council representatives for the 2012-2013 school year are (front from left) Alexis Mize, Rosalinda Martinez, Cierra Mize, Sidney Boettger, Chasity Honeycutt (back from left) Kalli McSperitt, Rolondo Lopez, Kane Garcia, Gigi Tallbird and Andrew Cano.
■ School menus /
BREAKFAST Wednesday, September 19: Cinnamon puff, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit mix, milk choice. Thursday, September 20: Breakfast burrito with salsa, citrus fruit cup, fruit juice, milk choice. Friday, September 21: Whole grain biscuit and sausage gravy, fruit, fruit juice, milk choice. Monday, September 24: Cereal, whole wheat toast, fruit, fruit juice, milk choice. Tuesday, September 25: Baked french toast, fresh ap-
Carnegie Public Schools ple, fruit juice, milk choice. Wednesday, September 26: Whole grain coffee cake, sunrise fruit, fruit juice, milk choice. LUNCH Wednesday, September 19: Spaghetti with meat sauce, garden salad, capri mixed vegetables, wheat bread, grapes/banana, milk choice. Thursday, September 20: Chicken wrap, Romaine and tomato tortilla, chips/salsa, tropical fruit, milk choice. Friday, September 21: Chicken noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, citrus fruit cup, milk choice. Monday, September 24: Hamburgers, green leaf lettuce, tomato, baked beans, potato fries, fruit mix, milk choice. Tuesday, September 25: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed broccoli, wheat roll, fruit, milk choice. Wednesday, September 26: Frito chili pie, pinto beans, corn, strawberries and bananas, milk choice.
Student Council Officers
Serving as 20122013 Student Council Officers at Carnegie Elementary are (from left) Jett Mabry, vice president; Linda Ramnarine, secretary; and Janie Worthington, president.
Courtesy photo
YOU
MORE SAFE STARTS
CALL 811 BEFORE YOU DIG
GIVING
IF.J.).18110
GUARANTEED BEST PRICE!
We will not be undersold! 30 Years Experience Carnegie, OK rx,s4 580-654-1124 mastercarci Toll Free: 800-434-2302
Miller Bros.
Know what's
below. Call before you dig.
Whether you're working on a large excavation or simply planting a tree in your yard, natural gas and utility line safety should always be job one — and that starts with calling 8-1-1 to have your utility lines marked. By doing so, you can be certain where your electric, gas, water and other important lines are located as well as avoid causing serious injuries, service interruptions or possibly costly fines for damaged infrastructure. Make the call. It's easy, and free. Respect the lines. Dig with care. After all, safety is in your hands ...but always on our mind. For more information on natural gas safety, visit
CenterPointEnergy.com .
We Understand Agriculture W
e're a locally-owned independent bank. For many years we've been a dependable source of ag financing. Our loan officers have the knowledge and experience necessary to understand your credit needs and help you with the right financing. If you're looking for a bank that understands agriculture, come see us.
The
ARMERS BANK
MEMBER FDIC
CenterPoint w Energy
© 2012 CenterPoint Energy 122309
Always There.
Enroll at www.caddokiowa.com/stform or 405.643.3270
P.O. BOX 68 CARNEGIE, OK (580) 654-1035
