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Stop, Look, Wave: The People Behind the Crosswalk
In a few words share a short positive story of something that made you smile while watching the bus stop.“ There are a lot of things that make me smile every day, so it’ s hard for me to pick just one. That is the reason I like doing this job. Kids are great!”
What made you want to become a school crossing guard?“ I like being outdoors winter or summer.”
How long have you been a school crossing guard?“ 8 years.”
“ I worked 30 years as a coal miner – 14 years as a custodian in the Plum Schools, I coached Plum Midget Football and was a Plum School Police Officer”.
-Dave Favero
Did you say SNOW?
Yes, it ' s that time of year again! Just a friendly reminder: During a declared snow event, DO NOT park on the street. Doing so may result in a parking ticket— and nobody wants that!
Keeping streets clear helps snowplows do their job safely and efficiently. Let’ s all do our part to keep our roads safe and accessible this winter.
Snow event = National Weather Service predicts an accumulation of snow within a 24-hour time period from November 1st – April 15th each year. It shall remain in effect for 48 hours thereafter.
Fine for violations is $ 25 and must be paid within 72 hours of the violation, or parking ticket shall be withdrawn, and a citation will be filed. Thank you for your cooperation, Plum Police Department
Warren Green
What made you want to become a school crossing guard?“ I’ ve been involved in a safety capacity with the school district for a long time. After retiring from the custodial staff this has been a great way to continue my involvement and commitment to help keep our kids safe”. How long have you been a school crossing guard?“ 2 years part-time, 5 years full-time”
What is something interesting the community would be interested in knowing about you? I proudly served in the United States Airforce for 6 years at the George Airforce base in Victorville California. I served as a School Police Officer for the Plum School District for 25 years. Over that time, I’ ve met so many great kids and their families. I, myself am a Plum native, have 4 daughters, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren“ In a few words share a short positive story of
something that made you smile while watching the bus stop.“ I have no one story to single out, practically everyday I have a chuckle or 2 at the stories my bus stop kids tell”
What made you want to become a school crossing guard? I became a school guard to guide students across the street and help them learn safe crossing skills.
How long have you been a
Cindy Russo school crossing guard?“ I started working as a part-time school guard less than a year ago, filling in for the full-time
guards when needed.” What is something interesting the community would be
interested in knowing about you?“ By day, I am a professional overthinker, specializing in analyzing the existential implications of my snack choices. And I work casually in a hospital Emergency Room.”
“ I smile constantly at the school crossing as drivers, bus drivers, parents, and students pass by, exchanging waves and smiles of thanks. I wave back at them, recognizing that I have established a relationship with the community and that my role in assisting students in crossing the street safely is acknowledged. I have also, finally, identified an effective technique for arm exercise with hundreds of enthusiastic waving.“— Cindy Russo