News During June, 2008

DUI Task Force conducts warrant sweep

Monday, June 30th, 2008

The Cuyahoga County DUI Task Force conducted a warrant sweep on the morning of June 29 to arrest those who failed to appear in court on charges of impaired driving (OVI).  Eighteen police departments participated in the early morning sweep.  61 warrants were served and 15 arrests were made.  The sweep received over 21 minutes [...]

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Parade the Circle

Monday, June 16th, 2008

The rain stayed away for the day at this year’s Parade the Circle, allowing thousands to enjoy the afternoon at Cleveland’s premier cultural event.  Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital conducted the “Boost Your Booty” booth at the circle.  Rainbow staff and volunteers interacted with hundreds of children and their parents about riding safely in the [...]

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Pause to Click Winners Announced

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

The winners of this years Pause to Click Contest have been announced.  Winners of the song contest will record their tracks and a PSA at a professional recording studio.  Winners of the poster contest and video contest will see their works of art displayed on the big screen at select theaters in the region.  
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Millionth Car Seat Check

Monday, June 9th, 2008

Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, Safe Kids Greater Cleveland, Cleveland Metroparks Rangers and St. John Westshore Hospital Join in the Safe Kids Million Seat Celebration.
Car Seat Checkup Event at Pat O’Brien Chevrolet in Westlake Celebrates a Major Milestone—One Million Seats Checked for Proper Installation in the US and a 25 percent drop in vehicle crash [...]

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Click It or Ticket wrap-up

Monday, June 9th, 2008

The Click It or Ticket program ran from May 19 - June 1. Observational surveys indicate that seat belt use in Cuyahoga County increased from 64.7% use rate before the Click It or Ticket period began to 70.6% at the end of the campaign. 
The Cuyahoga County SRAD/DUI Task Force kicked off the campaign with a [...]

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Get on Target for Child Safety

Friday, June 6th, 2008

Safe Kids Charity Shoot at Hill n’ Dale Club
What: Sporting clays tournament for charity
When: September 20, 2008, start times at 9am and 1pm
Where: Hill ’n Dale Club, 3605 Poe Rd., Medina, Ohio 44256
Why: Money raised will support Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital car seat program for children with special needs.

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National Safety Month - June 2008

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

Make a Difference during National Safety Month – June 2008
The National Safety Council has designated June 2008 as National Safety Month – focused on raising awareness about the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. Unintentional poisoning is a serious and often unrecognized injury problem.
In 2005, 65 people died every day from [...]

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