The Town of Marilla approved a motion to ban all forms of smoking: cigarettes, vaping, electronic cigarettes and cannabis in public areas, and to install signage to reinforce. The same motion was proposed but rejected by the Town of Wales.
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Column: ITAC Sector Spotlight: Faith-based Organizations
It Takes A Community (ITAC) is a drug & alcohol prevention coalition. A strong, successful coalition is made up of multiple people from numerous sectors of our community. Everyone contributes via a multifaceted approach to ITAC’s mission. You can read our mission statement on our website – www.itacemw.com This month we return to our Spotlight series, with Pastor Mark Sterlace […]
Scouts Gain Valuable Experience with ITAC
On Monday, May 9, Boy Scouts Troop 599 scouts learned about the dangers of impaired driving with ITAC’s pedal carts and fatal vision goggles as part of their requirement for scouts looking to advance in rank from Tenderfoot to Second-Class.
County to Bring Mammogram Services to Elma
FREEOn Friday, June 3, the Erie County Cancer Services Program will provide mobile mammography at the Elma Town Hall.
Column: ITAC Sector Spotlight: Youth Ambassadors
“Having youth leaders who are passionate about bringing new youth on board is incredibly important.” Vinayak Menon, Student, Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council. Youth are our most important stakeholders when it comes to drug and alcohol education and awareness. ITAC stands for “It Takes A Community” – and we value our youth’s voices and want to empower them to take […]
ITAC to Host Guest Speaker for Youth
ITAC will host its General Coalition Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 19 with guest speaker Mario Hernandez, campus director of Kids Escaping Drugs.
ITAC Shares Community Information with Senior Citizens
It Takes a Community (ITAC) leaders met at the Elma Senior Citizens building last week to share ITAC’s mission and provide information to the visiting seniors about safe disposal of medications.
Intervention Course Offered to Prevent Underage Drinking
The Erie County Sheriff’s Department is facilitating TiPS training, Training for Intervention Purposes, in cooperation with ITAC, to any liquor store, restaurant, bar or convenience store that wants to participate.
ITAC Hosts Events for a Busy October
It is a busy time of year for everyone. Our students are back to school full-time, and we are all starting to get into the swing of this new way of life since COVID-19. ITAC activities are really ramping up for the month of October with lots of exciting projects on the horizon. ITAC is the Drug & Alcohol Prevention […]
Cannabis Edibles Present New Challenges for Communities
School districts, health department officials and law enforcement are coming to terms with what the legalization of cannabis in New York State might mean for cannabis edibles and children, and how best to inform the public about the potential dangers of consumption.
