Friday, April 23, 2021
May Is Bicycle Safety Month!
Warmer weather encourages people to be more active outdoors. In the coming weeks, more and more bicycles will be sharing the road with motorists. May is Bicycle Safety Month, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages motorists and bicyclists to stay alert and be courteous. Preliminary statistics for 2020 indicate eight people were killed and 369 injured in 437 traffic crashes involving a bicycle. Please know the law regarding operating a bicycle and be a safe rider.
A bicyclist is required to ride as near the right side of the roadway as is safe, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction; except when making a left turn, when the lane is too narrow to share with another vehicle, or when on a one-way street. Bicyclists may ride abreast when not impeding other vehicles. Bicyclists must also obey all traffic signals and signs, the same as required of drivers of other vehicles. Use hand signals to let others know you will turn left, right, or stop.
A bicycle must be equipped with a brake or brakes that will enable its driver to stop the bicycle within 25 feet from a speed of 10 miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement.
Bicycle riders, when riding upon a street or highway, are granted all the rights and are subject to all the traffic regulations applicable to drivers of motor vehicles, except those that by their very nature do not apply.
When riding your bicycle, follow these important safety tips:
* Make sure your bicycle is in good working condition. Check it before each ride.
*Although not required by state law, wearing a bicycle helmet while riding is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself. Be sure your helmet is the proper size, and adjust the straps for a snug fit.
*Never carry passengers.
*Walk your bike across busy intersections.
*Don’t hitch rides on other vehicles.
*Give pedestrians the right-of-way.
*Use a horn or bell to warn those who may not see you.
*Don’t perform stunts on streets or sidewalks.
*Keep both hands on the handlebars except when signaling.
*Wear light-colored or reflective clothing when riding after dark.
*Keep your bicycle in good condition.
*Always ride with caution and courtesy.
*When riding a bicycle on a sidewalk, yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and give audible signals before overtaking or passing a pedestrian.
It is important that bicyclists understand local ordinances regarding riding a bicycle. For instance, in some municipalities, riding a bicycle on the sidewalk in a business district is prohibited.
When riding a bicycle after dark, the bicycles must have the following:
*A white light mounted to the front of the bicycle or carried by the rider which is visible at 500 feet.
*A rear-facing red reflector of at least two square inches or a red lamp which is visible at 600 feet.
*Reflective material and/or lights visible from the front and rear on any moving part of the bicycle’s pedals or crank arms, or the bicyclist’s shoes or lower legs, which can be seen at 200 feet.
*Reflective material and/or lights on each side of the bicycle or bicyclist visible at 300 feet.
Penalties for violations of this law range from not less than $5 to not more than $25 for people 17 years of age or older. For those under 17, a provision allows an officer witnessing a violation to impound the bicycle for a period not to exceed five days.
Please pay attention whether you're driving a vehicle or riding a bicycle. Understand and obey the law and keep safety in mind. Reviewing bicycle safety guidelines and traffic laws is a great way to prepare for bicycling season.
Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in Missouri. The choices you make when you’re behind the wheel matter. Make good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If I could just go back …”
Are you receiving the printed Shopper?
An important side note, we mistakenly omitted all PO boxes in setting up the mailing; those will receive Shopper's as well very soon. We are taking baby steps at this point, we feel this is the best way to grow while keeping the Shopper economically viable.
Lastly, if you have received a printed Shopper in the last three weeks but had a week where you did not receive one, we recommend contacting your local post office first. In short, once you receive one, you should continue to do so as we do not remove any addresses.
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Here is list of current pick up locations, if a location is out please let us know by calling/texting 913-669-5848:
Adrian Mo - Casey's, Yoss Thriftway
Amsterdam Mo - McBee's, Leona's, Cafe, Farm Market
Archie Mo - Mama’s Kitchen, Fishing Dock
Butler Mo - El Charro, Bear Stop, both Casey's, Shopper office 17 N. Main St.
Drexel Mo - Food Fair, Casey's
LaCygne Ks - Casey's, Stainbrook’s, Nana Jo’s, Hook N Deals Bait Shop
Mound City Ks - Food Fair, Casey’s
Passaic Mo - McBee's
Pleasanton Ks - Casey's, NAPA
Prescott Ks - D’s Truck Stop
Rich Hill Mo - Food Fair, Pump ‘N Petes
Amsterdam Mo - McBee's, Leona's, Cafe, Farm Market
Archie Mo - Mama’s Kitchen, Fishing Dock
Butler Mo - El Charro, Bear Stop, both Casey's, Shopper office 17 N. Main St.
Drexel Mo - Food Fair, Casey's
LaCygne Ks - Casey's, Stainbrook’s, Nana Jo’s, Hook N Deals Bait Shop
Mound City Ks - Food Fair, Casey’s
Passaic Mo - McBee's
Pleasanton Ks - Casey's, NAPA
Prescott Ks - D’s Truck Stop
Rich Hill Mo - Food Fair, Pump ‘N Petes
Many more pick up locations are coming in and around Harrisonville, Nevada and Louisburg Ks. Again, thank you for your support!
Are you kidding me?
Found on the bathroom floor at a local convenience store. Be careful out there folks! - Courtesy of the Henry County Sheriffs Office
Garden City man injured in Cass County rollover accident
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2006 Pontiac Gran Prix driven by 51 year old Gary G. Jones of Garden City, Missouri traveled off the roadway, Impacted a ditch and overturned.
Mr. Jones sustained minor injuries and was transported by private vehicle to Cass Regional Medical Center for treatment.
The vehicle was totaled and towed by Miller's Tow of Harrisonville.
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Butler Jr. High Track Results 4/22/21
Largest meet of the junior high season last night in Adrian with 17 teams competing! Even though the night was long, the kids still managed to put up several PRs and continue to improve!
Below are the results of the Bears the placed in the top 8 and scored points for their team
Happy Retirement Jeanette
Throughout the next week, we will be celebrating our #HarrisonvilleWildcatFamily retirees. Each retiree will enjoy a special “day” in his/her honor that includes surprises, fun & the chance for us to express our appreciation for all they have given our students and schools.
Today - April 23 - is officially Jeanette Flanner Day in our district! This morning we surprised Mrs. Flanner during a zoom staff meeting to kick off the day’s festivities! Check back here throughout the day for special posts in Mrs. Flanner’s honor!
Rich Hill Jr. High Track Results 4.22.21
High Jump 1st place Zane Becker
Long Jump 1st place Zane Becker
Triple Jump 1st place Zane Becker
Girls Discus 2nd place Maysi Miller
4x200 2nd place Zane Becker, Cooper Gillis, Dillon Coonce, Carter Bell
3rd Place Shot Put Wyatt Feuerborn
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