Loveland, Ohio – Loveland resident Kim Lukens went to the open forum podium at the Loveland Council meeting on Tuesday, October 23, to express her views about alcohol consumption and the Council’s promotion of drinking in Historic Downtown.
Lunkens is a licensed professional social worker and counselor. She told Council that they are encouraging “irresponsible alcohol habits.” She asked, “I wonder if you all can think of another way to bring prosperity into our City that doesn’t involve alcohol?”
She added that she doesn’t encourage her adult children to visit Loveland because of the “tremendous” focus on alcohol.
Johnnie Kanoza is the program coordinator for LEAAD
Hello Tiger Family!
My name is Johnnie Kanoza, and I am the new Loveland City School District program coordinator for Loveland Educating Against Alcohol & Drugs, or – as we like to call it – LEAAD. This group, formally known as the Loveland Drug Task Force is in a transitional pilot year, but with the same commitment to stand – school and community – united as one to bring positive impact to our students.
United as one to bring positive impact to our students.
I have a true passion for health and wellness, with more than 10 years of professional experience in personal training and health coaching; in addition to my exciting new role with LEAAD, I am also the owner of Empowher Fitness Studio, focusing on women’s health.
From youth obesity to eating disorders, from alcohol consumption to drug use – addiction can present itself in many ways. As parents, we also have seen how social media has influenced behaviors and perceptions – one being a strong desire for instant gratification.
In Loveland, with LEAAD – we are looking for opportunities to educate both parents and students to inspire the desire for true change.
In Loveland, with LEAAD – we are looking for opportunities to educate both parents and students to inspire the desire for true change; this involves a different level of connection. If we can start this process when the need arises it can change the life direction for our students in a positive way. The key is to create habits today that will set a solid foundation and build confidence in better decision making.
I am a wife and a stepmom to three beautiful adult children. I have experienced first-hand the concerns of many unknowns that come with raising great adults. Through this and our personal journey together I developed a desire to help impact more young adult lives.
This opportunity gives me the ability to do just that.
I look forward to you joining us as we make our community stronger, together! For more information on how you can help LEAAD this change, email me at kanozajo@lovelandschools.org.
Johnnie Kanoza is the program coordinator for LEAAD
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