We ask drivers to be careful on the roads, there are more hazards on them in the form of playing children. For parents who are carting their children around to the store and summer activities, we ask that you remember to put your children in a car seat to make sure they have their seat belts on. It has been proven that children who are buckled up or are in their car seat are more likely to survive an accident. Even if it is a short trip down the road, you never know what is going to happen, that is why they are called accidents. Finally, we ask that adults and children be careful during summer activities.
Water can be fun, but situations can turn dangerous quickly.
Don't let young children swim without supervision and make sure older children use the buddy system in case something happens. Hunters, please abide by safety regulations with firearms and make sure of your target before you shoot at it. It is much better to miss a target for safety reasons if you are not sure about it. Sometimes children wander the woods without hunter orange on. The Citizen News wishes you a safe and happy summer.