Bicycle trip

Pupils from the 7th elementary school named Kornel Makuszyński went on a bicycle ride. Equipped with reflective materials, they took the direction of Tyniec.

The students put on warm clothes in the morning and met at the school. This time, instead of books, they packed sandwiches and drinks instead of books.

Before the start Elwira Biel, the headmistress handed out reflective vests, because the trip was organized as part of the "Reflective School" program.

The students were also visited by Roman Gdula, a bicycle officer from Skawina, who brought the appropriate vests (with high light reflective tapes sewn-on it)so that every student could be clearly seen. He also reminded how to navigate the roads and gave the rules of driving in the group.

So prepared they set out on a tour. They were not daunted by the foggy weather. As informs Fr. Feosol Rapacz, a participant of a cycling expedition, students from JaśKiwis first defeated the asphalt public road, then they headed for a bicycle path and finally a dirt road.

In Tyniec, a beautiful son and Father Leon waited for cyclists. Monk joyfully showed them around the monastery, and the guide told the story of the abbey.

The participants, of the trip traveled 45km. They returned home with maps "Lesser Poland for bicycles" and "Treasures near Cracow". The expedition implemented as part of the "Reflective School" program was also an opportunity to present a safe bicycle outfit.

A kayak with high-visibility colors and reflective material

Coast Guard crews were notified early Sunday morning that a 55-year-old kayaker had left from Bear Creek ramp near Hoboken and was late on his return time.

A crew from Station Hoboken and a helicopter crew from Air Station Elizabeth City launched to help search efforts with North Carolina Wildlife, Pamlico County Sheriff’s department and Pamlico County Emergency Management personnel.

The Pamlico Emergency Management boat crew located the kayaker with his kayak partially submerged. The kayaker was found without any working means of communication, reflective vest, high-visibility colors or reflective material on kayak. The man was also suffering from cold and wet exposure.

The man was transferred to local EMS and released shortly after. 

“Wearing a safety clothing while out on the water may be the difference between life and serious injury or death in an emergency,” Cmdr. Matt said. “Kayakers should also carry a VHF-FM radio and a cell phone in a waterproof container to alert authorities quickly if assistance is needed.”

Children visited the police department

Children and teachers from the Muscovite Kindergarten visited the District Police of the Czech Republic at the end of May.

The visit welcomed local police officers, who then took on the roles of guides. "They first showed the police department and then showed them the equipment and armaments. At present, the handcuffs, a baton, a reflective vest with the inscription "POLICE" which is made of reflective heat transfer vinyl and a bulletproof vest were fascinated. The children were enthusiastic about the service motor vehicle. "said police spokeswoman Vandalia.

During the meeting, the children learned how and how they knew the police and heard advice on how to safely behave in road traffic, focusing on the correct crossing of the road.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the cops answered their inquiring questions.

Teachers wrote a letter of thanks to the police officers:

"Hello,

I would like to thank, on behalf of ourselves and our children, for the demonstration of the work of the police and their equipment. On Friday, 25 May 2018, Jetliner were willing to showcase our children a demonstration and then face a cannonade of inquisitive children's questions. Everything was great, and the kids were thrilled and richer for the great experience. I believe this was not the last time and we are sending some photos.

Thank you once again for the children from the class Kindergarten Muscovite teacher Dana and Lena. " Through the visiting of the police department, children know more about the importance of wearing safety clothing and heard advice on how to safely behave in road traffic.

Life-saving reflective vests to cyclists

The possibility of equipping reflective vests with non-Europeans who travel by bike at night on Ebonite roads is becoming more and more body. The president of the commission for public work, security and urban planning, in fact, just yesterday, after the decision to convene the commission on the subject and after the new reports from the unions, received a welcome and meaningful phone call.

In fact, they contacted the head of a Bettina company of accident prevention material, who said they were willing to meet him to provide the reflective jackets. But it was not the only concrete gesture: «The solidarity race has been launched. I thank the Bettina company that wants to supply jackets for free - Merle explained - but also some entrepreneurs said they were inclined. So in the week, before meeting the commission on the topic, I will meet all those who are available to help us.

Naturally I informed the mayor Massimo Carrillo, the councilors and the councilors. As soon as we receive the material, we will convene public forces, associations and unions to distribute the jackets ". So the theme of night-time security on city streets, for motorists and for non-EU citizens returning from work on bikes often without lighting, has remained the center of the political debate in the city.

And on Thursday afternoon at the City Council, in the aforementioned meeting of the Public Works, Security and Town Planning Committee, President Merle will manage the debate on the proposal to equip the non-EU citizens with reflective vests and how to do it. The commission was due to take place on Tuesday, but gave the concomitance of the municipal council on waste in Bettina, with the presence of mayors and representatives of the Municipalities of the Piano, the convocation was postponed to Thursday.

During the meeting will also discuss possible, other remedies in favor of greater road safety starting, for example, the upgrading of lighting and signs that can secure the arteries, avoiding accidents and investments, which over the years are unfortunately constant. Object of reflection will be the State 18 and 19 and the Provincial 30, in addition to the coastal, places where they transit mostly with means of luck and even on foot, the non-EU returning from work in the fields. "A matter of great relevance - commented the Sachet Cist trade unionist. Antonio - many non-Europeans use bikes without headlights or move on foot along the roadside. In the evening, without reflective materials, the risk of accidents is very high ".