Christi Mabee Farmers Agent

10/02/2023

How often should you get your oil changed? Does cruise control improve gas efficiency? Learn from experts about the most common and controversial car myths.

09/21/2023

Heidi Dryer Robbins

I’ve seen many posts asking about storing empty jars. So I’m sharing the wisdom of my grandmother. She taught me this in the 1960’s and I have been doing this ever since.
These jars are not sealed as this is water. It is clean water that can be used for washing or for consumption. If you are concerned about stored water, remember, IT’S WATER. You can boil it before consuming it. As long as your source is safe, the water should be safe.
�These are my ‘empty’ canning jars. If you notice, they aren’t really empty. They are filled with water. �My grandmother always said that an empty jar takes up just as much space as a full one. NEVER put an empty jar on the shelf. If you don’t have anything to can or store in it, fill it with clean water.�This has come in handy many times. In February 2021, here in Texas, we had a deep freeze. We were without power and water for about a week. We kept warm with a fireplace and blankets. For water, I had my canning jars. Even the small 4oz jelly jars had water in them. �The stores were out of bottled water, so no one could get any for over a week. I had some neighbors who knew I had jars full begging me for my water. I had shared this wisdom nugget and been ridiculed for it. I see posts in other groups and videos saying to stock up on bottled water. I’m doing what my grandmother said. I’ll keep my empty jars full of water

09/21/2023

According to the CDC, approximately 9 people are killed and 1,000 injured each day in crashes that involve distracted drivers.

09/18/2023

Amazing idea! 😱😱
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09/15/2023

School starts on Tuesday and our bright yellow buses will be back on the roads! We are counting on drivers to follow the rules to ensure students are safe while they are entering and exiting the bus. Also, don't forget to slow down while driving in school zones and keep an eye out for kids walking or bicycling to school.

School buses use flashing lights to notify drivers. Here is a rundown of what the rules when you are sharing the road with a school bus and students:

Yellow lights: Prepare to stop. Slow down. Do not pass the bus.

Red lights: Stop. Drivers coming from both directions must stop. Do not pass the bus when the lights are flashing. When the lights turn off, proceed with caution. Be on the lookout for children near the road.

School zones: Oregon state law requires drivers to go no faster than 20 mph in school zones between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. Watch for school zone signs near schools. Drivers also need to watch for youth who are bicycling or walking to school. Many area roads do not have sidewalks.

Tips for students (and parents)
• Arrive at the bus stop five minutes ahead of time.
• Keep belongings stowed in a backpack or bag.
• Watch for the bus driver’s signal before crossing the road.
• Look both ways before crossing the road.

Thank you for your efforts to keep our students safe!

ALSO: Bus routes for the 2023-24 school year are available on our website -- https://www.kcsd.k12.or.us/district/transportation.cfm. Please be sure to check your route on the website for any updates as the first day of school nears.

09/14/2023

On my way

09/08/2023

Storing these items in your basement or garage could cause them to get damaged or pose a safety risk.

09/08/2023

Stay safe on the road if the unexpected occurs. Prepare yourself to handle the most common roadside emergencies with these tips.

09/08/2023