Walking, biking, riding the bus... slow down - our kids are back in school. Although we teach our children about safety, children are often unpredictable. Slow down and keep every child safer. It is every person's job to create a safe environment so that children get to school and arrive home safely each school day. Bus Stops Buses are safe and convenient but there are concerns to … [Read more...]
This Week In American History: The 19th Amendment
This Week In American History: On August 18, 1920 the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, giving women the right to vote. The Seneca Falls Convention Founded in the mid 19th century, America’s suffrage movement’s founders were women who had honed their skills through work in the abolitionist and temperance movements. In July 1848, 200 women suffragists met in … [Read more...]
School Is In Session
School is in session. This means traffic pattern changes – both foot traffic and vehicle traffic. Two highly dangerous times for Alaskan citizens are: 1) August – the month school starts; and 2) May – the month school lets out. Please be even more careful while driving and make every effort to ensure your child is as visible to other drivers. Watch For Buses, Pedestrians, And … [Read more...]
National Airborne Day
National Airborne Day August 16th is National Airborne Day. In 2001 then President George W. Bush chose this day to recognize, past, present and future Airborne soldiers. The day also commemorates the first use of American paratroopers in combat on August 16, 1942. History August 13 – August 16, 1940 Fort Benning, Georgia, “a platoon of Soldiers completed four days of parachute … [Read more...]
This Week In American History: Lucy Stone
This Week In American History: On August 13, 1818 Lucy Stone was born. She was the first woman in Massachusetts to earn a college degree. Her life was dedicated to fighting for the abolition of slavery and women’s suffrage. She helped found the American Woman Suffrage Association (AWSA). Lucy Stone’s Early Years Hannah Matthews Stone gave birth to Lucy Stone on August 13, 1818 in … [Read more...]
Getting Your Alaska Learner’s Permit
Turning 14 and want to start driving? The Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires all new teen drivers to follow specific guidelines when applying for their first driver's license. The first step is getting you Alaska learner's permit. During this process, teens gain the road experience and knowledge you need to become a safe, responsible driver. Alaska Learner's … [Read more...]
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