To All,

On behalf of the Englewood Police Department I hope youand your family had an enjoyable summer. As the new school year begins, Iwould like to take this opportunity to remind you of the importance of safe driving especially around our schools. All motorists should be mindful of the increasedpedestrian activity andthe importance of stopping for pedestrians at intersections. We would ask you to remindyour children how important itis that they walkon the sidewalk, thatthey cross only at marked intersections and that they cross only“ on the green and not in between” atintersection controlled by a traffic light. But, most importantly, that they follow the directions of their crossingguards.

Here are also afew happy reminders to help:

You might want to leave earlier to drop your child off at school due to the increase of cars on the roadway.

You might want to leave for work earlier due to the increase of cars on theroadway.

You might want to leave for work earlier due to frequent school bus stops.

Be prepared to stop when you seeabus in

front of you. Watch for flashing signals, which indicate reduced speeds due to the school day. Watch for kids waiting at bus stops. Andplease be mindful and respectful of the crossing guards. They are out there, rain or shine, in the hot or the cold to help ensure your child( children) arrive at both school and home safely.

Sincerely, Sergeant Robert M. Zimmerman O. I. C. Englewood Police Department Traffic Bureau

Everytwo minutes, someone in the U. S. needs blood. Each August, blood donations decline due to fewer blood drives, school closings andpotential donors being on vacation. Asaresult, the American RedCross( ARC) experienced critical blood shortages.

In responsetothe shortage, the Englewood Health Department andPublic Librarypartnered with the ARC Blood Services to host ablooddriveonTuesday, Aug. 8, at theLibrary. Therewere35donorsregisteredand 25 successful pintscollected. This means that75lives will be positively impactedorsaved by the drive. Itwas a very successful blood drivethatcontributedtothe emergencyrequest forblood.

Thegoal of the ARCistohavebloodavailable before it is needed. Afterblood is donated, it is processed, tested, stored and then distributed to hospitals. Thereis always aneed fordonations so hospitalscan restock supplies andsavelives. Blooddonorscan giveblood every56daysifeligible.

Donatingbloodisavery positiveexperiencefor many, both thedonor and recipient. Thankstoall thedonors forhelping save lives and improve health.

To learn moreabout hostingablood drive, donating or eligibility, visit ARCatredcross. org / give-blood.