Mar
18
2010
77 Holton 5th grade students received certificates of completion and T-shirts for completing the 13 week G.R.E.A.T. program. The program was taught by Chief Gale Gakle from the Holton Police Department. Mayor Janet Zwonitzer, Commissioner Robert Deickmann, Principle Kathy Cooney and JCCTCC Coordinator Deanne Armstrong were also present to congratulate the students. 35-40 parents and grandparents also attended the ceremony. Cookies and soda was served by volunteers afterwords. The celebration took place at the EUM Church Family Life Center on March 11, 2010
Mar
05
2010
Gruen Von Behrens
Holton H.S. JCYC leader and members introduce Gruen
Gruen first tried spit tobacco at age 13 to “fit in.” By age 17, he had been diagnosed with oral cancer. Since then he has had 34 surgeries to save his life, including one surgery that removed half his neck muscles, lymph nodes, and half of his tongue. Gruen told students, “if I had known then what I know now, I never would have put a dip in my mouth. Spit tobacco seemed harmless, but is has ruined my life plans.” A dip of chew has 1 to 5 times the amount of nicotine as one cigarette!
Spit tobacco contains over 28 known cancer-causing agents.
Gruen tells his story, through slurred words, to students all over the country because he cares about them and wants them to learn from his mistake and make better decisions then he did.
For more information about spit tobacco go to this web site:
http://www.quittobacco.com/facts/effects.htm
To get help quitting any tobacco addiction call the Quit Tobacco help line: 1-800-QUIT-NOW
Mar
03
2010
Join Together News Alert
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
A new report finds that more kids say they are using alcohol and
other drugs, but many parents are unable or unwilling to deal
with the issue — a bad combination when declining support for
prevention and cultural apathy about the issue leave parents as
the last and sometimes only line of defense against adolescent
drug use
READ MORE:
http://members.jointogether.org/ct/fpA9kS11KLN1/survey
Feb
23
2010
*** 5000 teens die each year as a result of underage drinking, 1,900 from
car crashes, 1,600 are from homicides, 300 from suicide, the rest are from
falls, burns, drownings, etc.**
JCCTCC is dedicated to Promoting Health and Wellness and Preventing Substance Abuse in
our County.
Parents did you know….
* 18% of all Kansas youth report that you do not have clear rules about alcohol
* 42% of youth say they would not get caught by you if they drank alcohol
* 50% of 12th graders & 38% of 10th graders have had alcohol in the past 30 days
Parents are the #1 influence in their children’s lives!
*Talk early and often with your child
*Get involved
*Be a role model
*Teach kids to choose friends wisely
*Monitor your child’s activities
*Set clear rules, be specific & consistent
Feb
17
2010
Where: Royal Valley High School
When: Saturday, February 27
9:00 am - noon
Free Screenings for Children!
Health, Vision, Hearing, Dental, Speech/Language, Developmental
Enjoy biscuits and gravy between screenings
Register to win door prizes
Visit numerous booths filled with information
For more information contact Lisa Balaun or Michelle Finnegan at 986-6286
Feb
17
2010
April 16, 2010 at
PBP Early Childhood Ed. Center
15380 K Road, Mayetta
For more information call: 785-966-2707
See flier:
health-fair-spring-2010-read-only
Jan
09
2010
www.notmykid.org
Check out this great site!!
At notMYkid, we inspire positive life choices by educating our community about the consequences of destructive youth behaviors. Young adults who have overcome life-controlling addictions and behaviors share their personal stories with middle and high school students. In an effort to promote our prevention message we educate adults on the same addictions and destructive behaviors. Our goal is to increase awareness of the challenges kids face, provide information and offer resources to support the success of students, families and educators.
Jan
08
2010
THANK YOU to everyone who made this years Sticker Shock Campaign a success.
The campaign is to help remind adults that it is illegal to provide alcohol to minors and there could be life changing consequences if they should choose to do so.
A special thanks to the Jackson County Youth Coalition members and leaders, Alcohol Beverage Control officer, Chief Gale Gakle, and all those who helped put on the stickers.
The JCCTCC would also like to recognize the retail stores that chose to participate in this event:
Jeromes Retail Liquor, Southside Liquor, Fast Trax, Ron’s IGA, Holton Country Mart, Jumpstart,
Calderwoods and Hoyt Liquor
Dec
24
2009
Talk Alert!
Resolving to talk more often with your child about healthy decisions & choices is a great idea for the New Year.
TimeToTalk.org celebrates the positive influence of parents and can help you start the New Year with “10 Resolutions That Show Your Kids You Care.”
1. Teach your children to trust you by seeing you as a role model.
2. Be patient, not just tolerant. Apologize when you make a mistake or do something you regret.
3. Ask teens what they need from you
4. Listen to your teens, a lot. Avoid interrupting.
5. Teach your children about ethics, values and principles they can apply in choices and decision making.
6. Help them discover the feeling of gratitude, not just to say thank you.
7. Keep the promises you make. If you do not keep your word, acknowledge that. Help your teen understand the circumstances or choices that precipitated the change in your plans.
8. Answer your teen’s questions and be consistent. When you notice behavioral changes in them, make yourself available and encourage them to talk about what is going on in their life.
9. Be understanding when they have a difficult time and let them know you will love them no matter what.
10. Be diligent. Have ongoing conversations with your kids about the risks of drugs, alcohol and tobacco.
