Rachael Chandler- Head - State Farm Agent

10/21/2016

Stop by Rachaels State Farm Office to meet Matt

10/19/2016

STARK COUNTY TRAFFIC VICTIM
MEMORIAL GARDEN
Stark County Park District has been working on the Stark County
Traffic Victim Memorial Garden this fall. They have installed a beautiful brick entry and walkway, as well as the seating areas for our memorial benches. Flowers and trees have also been planted.
Every day in the United States almost 100 people die as a result of traffic crashes. That is about 1 every 16 minutes. When you consider the number of family members, loved ones and friends left behind, the devastation multiplies. Traffic crashes are one of the leading causes of death of teens and young adults in our country. However, no one is immune to traffic crashes. They take the lives of our young and old, rich and poor, male and female. Families may lose parents, children, spouses, their caregiver or the main financial support of the family. The impact of a traffic death goes beyond the loss of one life.
Stark County is one of the leading counties of Ohio in the number of traffic deaths each year, we have a higher than average percentage of alcohol and/or drug related fatal crashes. We must unite as a community to ensure we are not complacent to the physical, emotional and financial devastation traffic crashes cause every day.
In an effort to increase public awareness to the impact of traffic crashes and make others aware that those who have lost their life in a traffic crash are more than just a number on a graph or a name in a report, we are partnering with Stark County Parks to create a Traffic Victim Memorial Garden at Molly Stark Park. The garden will also give people a place to memorialize their loved one in a peaceful and respectful setting. Many families currently build roadside memorials to their loved ones which can be dangerous to them and others on the roadways. The Memorial Garden will be an on-going project and people will be able to purchase an item or brick to commemorate their loved one if they so desire.
The land, garden design and landscaping labor are being provided by the Stark County Parks, but we need your help to see that this project is successful. Please consider supporting this worthy project by making a donation to the Stark County Traffic Victim Memorial Garden.
For additional information about including a friend or loved one who was the victim of a traffic crash in the garden, please contact Sharon George at (330) 430-3835 or visit http://www.starkparks.com/pdfs/cg.pdf.

10/14/2016

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS AND PARENTS
 Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks
 Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross
 Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street
 Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them
 Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings
 Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars
 Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, they should stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick or treat in groups.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR DRIVERS
 Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways
 Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs
 Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully
 Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings
 Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances

10/05/2016

The teachers in our community deserve an A+! Celebrate World Teachers’ Day on October 5 by thanking a teacher for all of their hard work.

09/30/2016

Smarter, safer driving could save you money on your car insurance. Ask me about Drive Safe & Save.

Are you a good driver? You can save up to 50% on your car insurance with State Farm® safe driver discount program. Learn more and enroll in Drive Safe and Save™

09/23/2016

Working the booth at the Jason Aldean concert

09/22/2016

See where our state ranks in chances of a deer collision and follow these tips to stay safe.

State Farm releases 2016 deer collision data. Shares tips to protect yourself from deer accidents....

09/07/2016

Safety tip: when driving through dense fog, roll down your window and listen for other cars. Here are some more ways to stay safe when it’s hard to see.

Dense fog can appear quickly and create unsafe driving conditions. If youre unable to pull over, learn how to drive safely in dense fog with these tips.

08/29/2016

Spent some time with my nephews this weekend!!

08/26/2016

National Dog Day on August 26 is dedicated to our loyal companions that always make us smile. Give your pups some extra love!

08/19/2016

Where is the need? Is it a run-down park, a food pantry, an animal shelter or maybe a reading program for children? The possibilities are endless for this crowd-sourced philanthropic initiative allowing communities to determine where grant funding is awarded. The application (located at www.neighborhoodassist.com ) is short and simple:

• How much does your “Cause” focus on an unmet need in this community?
• Why do you feel the $25,000 would address the unmet need?
• How much of a lasting impact on this community would the proposal have?

please check out this site and/or pass the information onto your groups/organizations/friends & family members. If you have any questions please let me know. Site opens on August 22, 2016.

Neighborhood Assist

08/16/2016

so much fun at the concert!!