Oct 26 2009
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The updated Jackson County Resource Directories are complete. Copies can be requested by contacting Deanne Armstrong or downloading off this sight.
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Oct 20 2009
Red Ribbon Week is the largest drug prevention campaign in the nation.
It serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a visual stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a commitment to drug prevention and education and a personal commitment to live drug free lives with the ultimate goal being the creation of drug free America. An estimated 80 million people participate in Red Ribbon Week each year.
Jackson County Communities That Care Coalition (JCCTCC), Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, Holton Mainstreet and all Jackson County School Districts are partnering together to celebrate this important event in many ways.
The foundational date for Red Ribbon Week is October 23-31. Because these dates do not always fall in one work/school week the last two weeks of October are set aside for the celebrations. Parent teachers conferences sometimes conflict with one week or the other so schools choose which week works best for their schedules. The community and all schools in Jackson County will be celebrating with special events throughout the next two weeks. Watch the Holton Recorder and listen to KNZA radio for special news coverage and events.
Sep 23 2009
Cyber Safety Presentations 9-15-09
Kevin Honeycutt, former art teacher for 13 years and now an educational speaker, spoke to all 3rd - 12th grade students in Jackson County about on line safety, cyber bulllying and taking advantage of the exciting times of technology that they live in.
Kevin also had great advice for today’s first generation online parents at an evening session on September 15th. Many great resources are available on his web site: http://mysafesurf.org
Sep 23 2009
Coalition Meetings the first Monday of each month at noon at the EUM Church
EUMC Family Life Center, 227 Pennsylvania St., Holton, KS
Lunch served at 11:45 with meeting to begin at noon.
Call Deanne Armstrong @ 785-876-6028 for further information
Sep 23 2009
According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 1,700 college age students die each year from excessive drinking whether it be from car accidents or alcohol poisoning.
Read the entire article at the link below:
Sep 01 2009
Celebrate Family Day - The more often children eat dinner with their families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs!
Families are invited to join together for Sundaes on Mondays after their evening meal. Family pictutres and other activities will also be provided.
Three dates and locations will be available for Jackson County families to choose from:
Jackson Heights - September 21st
Royal Valley - September 28th
Holton - October 5th
Save a date and watch for further details in the Holton Recorder or call your local school.
CASA* REPORT FINDS TEENS WHO HAVE INFREQUENT FAMILY DINNERS LIKELIER TO DRINK, SMOKE, USE MARIJUANA
Compared to teens who have frequent family dinners (five or more per week), those who have infrequent family dinners (fewer than three per week) are twice as likely to use tobacco or marijuana; more than one and a half times likelier to use alcohol; and twice as likely to expect to try drugs in the future, according to The Importance of Family Dinners V, a new report by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University.
“The magic of the family dinner comes not from the food on the plate but from who’s at the table and what’s happening there. The emotional and social benefits that come from family dinners are priceless,” said Elizabeth Planet, CASA’s Vice President and Director of Special Projects.
Remember that Monday, September 28th is Family Day
Aug 25 2009
As the lazy days of summer come to an end and your family members start running in all directions again, remember to check in with your teens. They might be able to drive and they might be focused on going off to college, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need you. Parents are the single greatest influence when it comes to drug prevention and kids who are close to their parents are less likely to engage in all risky behaviors. The more involved you are and the more questions you ask, the more valued they will feel.
Questions like where are you going, who will you be with, and when will you be home are sure to incite eye rolling, but will also help to keep them safe. It’s also important to keep tabs on them when they are at home. Keeping track of their activities, monitoring their computer and cell-phone use, and paying attention to new or changing lifestyle patterns will all help to keep your teens out of harm’s way.
Get tips on talking to your teens and monitoring their activities.
Setting rules for car safety
Parents have always worried about the risks of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, but teens are increasingly engaging in other risky behaviors while on the road. Research shows that talking or texting on cell phones, listening to loud music, and having too many passengers in the car can contribute to teen-related crashes.[1] And according to one recent survey, these practices are becoming more commonplace as 36 percent of teens who own cell phones admit to texting while driving.[2] Before handing over the keys to your teen drivers, remind them that driving is a privilege that can be revoked at any time.
Aug 20 2009
By MARA ROSE WILLIAMS
The Kansas City Star
In another stand against underage drinking, the University of Kansas is making students younger than
22 take a course on the effect of alcohol before enrolling for next spring.
To read the rest of the story go to:
http://www.kansascity.com/115/v-print/story/1389251.html
Jul 15 2009
Jul 07 2009