This week is National Road Safety Week, which includes National Walk Safely to School Day this Friday.
Murray River Police District Chief Inspector Michael Fuller said this is the 26th year of the annual campaign to encourage all primary school children, their parents and carers to walk safely and regularly to school.
He said the campaign also extends to motorists.
“So, this week if you are driving around the schools in our community, think about ways you can make it even safer as kids head to and from school,” he said.
“Remember school zones are in force and kids don’t always yet know all the ways to keep safe on the road.
“Everyone helping and being aware around schools to keep everyone safe is what we want.
“Don’t forget as well that drop off and pick up times around schools can be very busy and the more attentive you are dropping off your kids, picking them up or just driving by the school when this is happening will make a difference to keep everyone safe.”
Chief Insp Fuller said officers will be visiting schools to help share the Road Safety Week messages.
“Let’s do all we can to keep each other safe on and around our roads.”
The Deni Ute Muster is also doing its bit to spread the road safe message. Read more on page 5.
Toddy claims club cash
Tom Todd had a night to remember at the Deniliquin Bowling Club last Friday.
The board member and club stalwart had his number drawn for the last raffle prize of the evening, which affords the holder a spin of the wheel and a chance at some great prizes.
One of those is a cash jackpot, which is generously sponsored by the owners of the neighbouring Deniliquin Motel, Gen and Gary Bibby.
To Toddy’s great delight, his spin landed on the correct number to claim the jackpot, and the $360 cash.
Writing comp open
If you love to write, we have a competition just for you.
Country Press NSW, the peak body representing independent regional newspapers, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year with a special writing competition.
The competition is open to primary and secondary school students, and adults, living in readership areas of the Country Press NSW newspaper network, including Deniliquin and the Southern Riverina.
Entry forms are available from the Deniliquin Pastoral Times office, or downloaded through the Country Press NSW website - cpnsw.org.au. Entries must be received by July 4.
Short stories entered may be on any topic or theme, or set in any time period, but must have one special inclusion: the words “local newspaper” must be included as part of the story.
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