The State Farm Good Neigh Bear made his way to local schoolsย  including Oakville and Mechanicsville elementary schools in St. Maryโ€™s County and in theMalcolm Elementary School in Charles County. Mr. Bear brought students awareness of the importance of school bus safety in a fun and interactive way.

โ€œOne of our concerns is our childrenโ€™s safety.โ€ said Jill Davis, State Farm agent.ย  โ€œOur goal is to be proactive in the community with our school visits,โ€ she said noting that drivers play a key role in keeping our children safe.ย  Also, motorists need to be mindful that school is back in session and to drive safely.”

โ€œThe kids had a great time hugging the bear,โ€ said Angela Bonaccorsy, also of the Jill Davis State Farm Insurance Agency.ย  The program was a great success.

Good Neigh Bear will appear at the Hughesville Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18.ย Parents are invited to stop by the State Farm booth and pick up a complimentary emergency identification packet for each of their children between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

ย The Jill Davis State Farm Agency is located in Hughesville.ย  It provides insurance and financial services to residents of Southern Maryland.ย