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National Walk to School Day

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COMMENT 327637	2012-10-04 07:42 AM
Walking to Adams is scary. They need to write some SERIOUS tickets along Los Positas for speeding, failure to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks (even if the light was still yellow when you were half a block away), and for disregarding the crossing guard's stop sign. Passing over the double yellow line around cars waiting for the lids to finish crossing is another (fortunately rare) dumb stunt, as is turning right on a red light without coming to a full stop outside the crosswalk and taking a good look around before proceeding.
COMMENT 327552	2012-10-03 07:39 PM
Anyone go by La Cumbre Junior High School? On the fence at the corner of Modoc and Portesuello there is a big poster "Walk to Shool" (sic). So maybe Johnny can read, but he can't spell.
COMMENT 327460	2012-10-03 04:31 PM
They should walk to school everyday!
COMMENT 327455P	2012-10-03 04:27 PM
Hooray for squirrels! (See end of 404's list.) I looked out my bathroom window two days ago, to see a squirrel traipsing along the top of my neighbors' new 8' fence. It made me happy to see that this bin Laden compound-style fence has provided entertainment and a "corridor" for critters. First time I have seen a squirrel anywhere near my property. "Squirrel Awareness Month" rocks! I, too, used to walk a mile each way, every day, to and from school, starting at age four. Then I rode my bike (SBHS). Every kid should be hoofing it or biking it, if the distance is not too much more than two miles each way. Parents are far too paranoid and coddling now. Teach the kids safety and set them free.
COMMENT 327451	2012-10-03 04:21 PM
National Squirrel Awareness month?! Yes!! Finally, indeed!
COMMENT 327441	2012-10-03 04:02 PM
It's also tarantulla month!
COMMENT 327419	2012-10-03 03:14 PM
Clergy Appreciation Month, Pregnancy Loss and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Rett Syndrome Awareness Month, Filipino American History Month, National Arts & Humanities Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender History Month, National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Fair Trade Month, Dwarfism Awareness Month, Auto Battery Safety Month (Really!?!), National Squirrel Awarness Month (Yes, Finally!!!) It's the 3rd and I'm exhausted. Beware, I declare Everything Awareness Month.
COMMENT 327419	2012-10-03 02:31 PM
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COMMENT 327399	2012-10-03 02:21 PM
We live in Santa Barbara, everyday should be walk to school day.
COMMENT 327392P	2012-10-03 02:11 PM
Is there a list somewhere that has all of the national "do something or be aware of something" days available? I had no idea it was national walk to school day. It is also dwarfism awareness month and national fire prevention week. How do the days, weeks, months get designated and where is the list?
COMMENT 327359	2012-10-03 12:48 PM
Too bad its not everyday. If the distance isn't too extreme, I suggest parents teaching kids to at least ride their bikes to school. I did it from the time I was 6 up until high school. Wish I hadn't got so lazy after that.
COMMENT 327350	2012-10-03 12:31 PM
Very, very cool. I hope others participated and can send some photos in! Such a neat event, glad so many participated.

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