School's out for summer

Some of you may remember jamming out to School’s Out by Alice Cooper to celebrate the end of a school year and the long anticipated start of summer break.

Most students, of any age, look forward to summer break like adults look forward to retirement.

As community members, it is important we remember children will be out and about more often now than they have been, at all hours of the day. Be sure to watch for them playing, riding their bikes and walking/running to and fro.

It is a great time for parents to give their children a reminder course in bike rules, street crossing safety and paying close attention to their surroundings.

We hope many of our local children will take advantage of the opportunity to play outside in the fresh air. Encourage them to put away their video games and phones, at least for a few hours each day, to interact face to face with their friends and let their creativity flourish.