40 Key Building Blocks to Help Kids Succeed
A compact list outlines core character traits with monthly labels such as Respect for October, Responsibility in November, Fairness in January, Trustworthiness in February, and Positive in March along with related guidance for parents and educators.
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September Asset Theme on Decision Making for Youth
The guidance emphasizes following family and school rules, informing parents of whereabouts, respecting neighborhood boundaries, admiring adult role models, choosing responsible friends, and benefiting from encouragement. It promotes planning ahead, using the STAR model to think through choices, pausing to breathe, evaluating consequences, acting on the best non harming option, and reflecting to learn from mistakes.
Lorain County Buckle-Up Bowl Seeks Teen Seat Belt Use
The Lorain County Buckle-Up Bowl runs September 22 to October 31, 2003, to aid high school clubs in conducting seat belt safety campaigns. Sponsored by the Lorain County Safe Community Coalition, the program provides resources incentives and assistance to boost belt use amid 3322 teen motor vehicle deaths in 2001 and 9 per day.
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Lorain County
School safety program funded by state and feds
The Lorain County General Health District runs a traffic safety program funded by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Schools can join by calling (440) 322-6367. Ohio saw over 122000 motor vehicle crash participants last year, enough to fill Ohio State University’s Horseshoe 1.3 times, with 1284 fatalities referenced.
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Ohio State University
Safety belts save lives in Ohio crashes
The message notes 1,284 crash fatalities across family and friends, with two thirds unbelted. It cites 1999 data: nearly 19,000 unrestrained deaths, including 3,000 children, many in clear weather. Belts reduce risk, yet 60 percent of child deaths were unrestrained.
Vermilion Mulls Changes to City Hunting Laws
Vermilion council committee weighs two proposals to alter gun hunting within city limits. One plan bans hunting inside the city. the other allows registered hunting land near homes, with parcels totaling at least 10 acres and annual re registration. Citizens cite safety and enforcement concerns as meetings continue.
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Vermilion
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Highbridge Road
Lonnie Dillon
Brian Sarratore
Sarratore
Sarrawre
JoAnn Howley
Howley
Ban Phillins
2Nd Ward
Phillips
Dillon
Ty Lane
Deng Benko
Vermilion Read
Benka
Gwen Fisher
Council
Fisher
West Nile concerns push relocation of Elmwood wetlands pools
Lorain residents press 1067 signatures to move a wetland mitigation project near Elmwood Reserve after a positive West Nile mosquito pool test. The Parks committee considers URS Corp for a $55,000 study and possible relocation while officials stress mosquito reduction and public health monitoring.
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Lorain
Elmwood
Wetlands
Colorado
Elmwood Reserve
Stephen Leslie
Parks and Recreation Committee
URS Corp
Craig Foltin
URS
Foltin
Terry Tomaszewski
Department of the Interior
Elmwood Cemetery
Washington Avenue
Steve Luca
Red Hill Drive
Chuck Fortney
Robert Yepko
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