Look Both Ways
Back to school means students of all ages are back on the streets making their way to and from school. Walkers tend to think that a crosswalk ensures safety in crossing, but unfortunately that's just not the case. Communities nationwide are making efforts to educate both drivers and pedestrians of the potential dangers if proper caution is not exercised. Whether you are a pedestrian, driver, or parent, take the time to do your part in keeping our students safe.
Autumn Leaves Are Falling
Crisp air, changing leaves, and football games. Fall has officially arrived. Too bad all those beautiful leaves litter your yard, clog your gutters, and put you in a safety risk. From aching backs caused by raking to ladder risks when reaching your gutters and hidden dangers of leaf piles, the glory of autumn has a hidden agenda.
Tips for Managing Your Driving Time
The world might be in a hurry, but you don’t have to be. Try these tips:
- Allow for plenty of time to get where you’re going, then add no less than 10 extra minutes.
- Always plan your driving time with the slowest scenario in mind: catching every red light, running into traffic, getting caught behind an extremely slow driver, etc.
- Don’t be afraid to revise your time estimates.
- If you feel yourself getting in a hurry, stop!
- Call whomever you are going to meet and let them know it’s going to take a little bit more time.
- If you are habitually late and in a hurry, try setting your watch and other clocks ahead by 10 minutes. You'd be surprised: for some people, this works!
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Bob Stuber
Back to school means students of all ages are back on the streets making their way to and from school. Walkers tend to think that a crosswalk ensures safety in crossing, but unfortunately that's just not the case. Communities nationwide are making efforts to educate both drivers and pedestrians of the potential dangers if proper caution is not exercised. Whether you are a pedestrian, driver, or parent, take the time to do your part in keeping our students safe.
Crisp air, changing leaves, and football games. Fall has officially arrived. Too bad all those beautiful leaves litter your yard, clog your gutters, and put you in a safety risk. From aching backs caused by raking to ladder risks when reaching your gutters and hidden dangers of leaf piles, the glory of autumn has a hidden agenda.
