32 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday August 22, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com The USIC MAKERS" "M inc. Established 1967 That Says A Lot! A Government Certified Educational Institute BARBARA LANGHORNE'S Creative Music for Children (3 to 9 years) Based on the ORFF METHOD Using Xylophones, Recorder, Voice, Tympani Drums, Movement & more! Originated by: Remember safety first! It won't be long before children will be back in school. As drivers, we need to focus on making the roads safer for our children and to re-familiarize ourselves with safe driving tips. Each year in Canada, more than 4,000 children are hit by motor vehicles while playing outdoors or walking to school1. Young Drivers Of Canada offers the following advice to drivers: SCHOOL ZONES and SCHOOL BUS SAFETY · Look well ahead to spot school buses and school zone signs. · Reduce speed in school zones (40 km/h in most of Canada and 30 km/h in Alberta), and wait for children to complete their crossing completely before proceeding. · If you are driving your children to school, drop them off in a safe area away from traffic (most schools now have designated drop off zones). · Stop at least 20 metres behind a school bus when the upper red lights begin to flash. · Motorists traveling in both directions must stop for the school bus except if the road is divided by a median. · Do not proceed until the school bus "stop sign" is closed and the red lights stop flashing. · Use the Ground Viewing technique by scanning under parked vehicles for the feet of children approaching traffic. · Lane change early to make room for kids on bicycles, skateboards or roller blades. IN THE CAR: · Child Seats children under the age of 13 are safest in the back seat away from passenger air bags, and it's the law. Have the correct type of seat that corresponds to your child's weight and size. A booster seat should be used for a child weighing between 18kg and 36kg (40-80lb) and less than 145cm tall (4'9"). The child may be ready to use a seat belt alone once they exceed either one of the above criteria. · Avoid Driver Distractions avoid distractions such as using cell phones, eating or drinking, and personal grooming which impact on how effectively you drive. Give items such as books or toys to children to occupy their attention so that your focus is on the road. We need to keep in mind that younger children often lack the skills to make safe judgments about traffic. The key to these driver safety tips is to put them to use each day in order to ensure child safety. For more road safety tips, visit www.yd.com Barbara Langhorne B.A., A.T.C.M. Arts Person of the Year, City of Burlington Certified Orff Teacher, University of Toronto Affiliate of the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto Owned and Directed by: Pamela Langhorne Titian, B.A., Psych. Certified Orff Teacher,York University A Learning Program in an Atmosphere of Fun and Spontaneity 1 hour a week · September through May/June & July through August CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF TEACHING EXCELLENCE! With multiple locations to serve you in: Oakville · Burlington · Hamilton · Dundas For more information, brochure, or application, contact us: 905-637-3016 · 905-634-3291 · 905-523-7631 www.themusicmakers.ca · pamela@themusicmakers.ca www.ymcaofoakville.com Grace Academy OF DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS Fellow and examiner with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Academy Director: Heidi Knapp Technical and creative excellence in a warm and friendly environment for students age 3 to adult. · · · REGISTRATION August 15 and 22, 23: 5:30pm to 8:30pm August 29: 10am to 2pm September 5 and 6: 4pm to 7pm Child and Youth Programs Martial Arts Youth Leadership Programs Friday Youth Nights In-Pool Kayaking Child Minding For more information and to register please contact us at: 410 Rebecca Street Oakville, ON L6K 1K7 Telephone: 905-845-3417 Facsimile: 905-842-6792 E-mail: customerservice@oakville.ymca.ca 905.338.0210 785 Pacific Road, Unit 1, Oakville www.graceacademy.ca