Your Vote Matters, and, Someday, Your Kid’s Will Too!
TEACH A LESSON ABOUT VOTING THIS ELECTION DAY!
The 2020 presidential election is heating up, but Election Day 2019 still requires citizens’voices to decide the fate of their cities, counties, states, and judgeships. As the U.S. enjoys a relatively quiet election day on Tuesday, Nov. 5, use the opportunity to teach your children about their civic duty and the power of voting. For the Young Kiddos There’s no reason why children can’t be involved in local elections. Let your kids tag along to the voting area, and ask for help from city workers and local representatives to answer your kids’questions. You can even set up your own family election by holding a vote over what to have for dinner or where the next family vacation should be located. If you’re looking for bedtime books to feed their curiosity, try out fun reads like “O, Say Can You See? America’s Symbols, Landmarks, and Inspiring Words”by Sheila Keenan. Various websites, like KidsVotingUSA.org, also have ample resources for educators and families. For NewVoters Turning 18 comes with the newfound responsibility of voting for our country’s leaders, and, for new voters, the system, ballots, and restrictions can be confusing. Start by walking your teen through the registration process, which can be done in person at your municipality’s office or online at USA.gov or Vote.org. Next, talk with
your teen about what’s at stake in the upcoming election. Be careful not to seed your language with opinions so your teen can develop their own view. Direct them to resources like Ballotpedia. org, where they can find information, practice voting, and see local sample ballots. And, of course, when Election Day rolls around, celebrate their first vote!
Don’t Forget About You! Voting is a right and privilege that comes with U.S. citizenship. Don’t miss your opportunity to have your voice heard. Learn more about your local election by visiting Ballotpedia.org or contacting your municipality, and be sure to register to vote if you haven’t already. Remember, your kids learn by watching what you do, not just by listening to what you say. Inspire them to get involved and, when the time comes, exercise their right to vote!
DAVE AND CHRIS’ STORY IN THEIR OWN WORDS This month, we asked our clients Dave and Chris McCabe to share a bit of their story in their own words. They have become special friends of ours over the past three years, since Dave’s bad back injury and two particularly outrageous Industrial Commission orders we had to appeal to court. We are thankful for them and glad to report that we were recently able to bring his claim to a successful conclusion. –Jim Monast My wife Chris and I have been married for 38 years, and we first knew of each other after we graduated from high school. She ran a pizza house located at a shopping center, and I ran a gas station located on the corner of the shopping center. I would buy sandwiches and pizzas from her. A couple of years later, I was attending an evening service at a small local church, as I usually did on Sundays, and I was walking to the education building from the sanctuary. As I opened the back door to the sanctuary, Chris was standing there preparing to come in. I looked at her and said, “What are you doing here?” She answered, “You are mine,” and that was the start of our relationship.
We dated for a couple of years and then split up, going our separate ways. After about five years, God brought us back together, which led to us being joined in marriage.
After 30 years of working maintenance in the
personal care industry, I ended up coming to New Albany, Ohio, to help with the startup of a new facility. I commuted 100 miles six days a week to work a 10- or 12-hour shift and then drive the same back home. After two years, we moved to the Columbus area to eliminate my commute to work. Little did we know that on Aug. 8, 2016, my career would come to a tragic end. In the years since, we have suffered through many lows, including financial difficulties, surgery, and my inability to walk unassisted. But in spite of all these things, we trust that God will be by our sides and bring us through all the tribulations. One thing is for sure: We still have each other. –Dave McCabe
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