May 11 , 2023 The Beacon • 37
Coshocton County Youth Leadership Class of 2023 celebrates graduation
Coshocton County Youth Leadership held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023 on Wednesday , May 3 at the M Event Centre , located on the grounds of Coshocton KOA .
Surrounded by family , friends and school leadership , the 11 young leaders celebrated a year of learning about the Coshocton community and leadership . Audience members listened as the youth took turns at the podium to describe their Coshocton Foundation Trustee ’ s Pay It Forward Project , now in its seventh year , with $ 10,000 being invested in community projects . Each described the personal impact the act of philanthropy had on them .
These young leaders donated to local nonprofit organizations and individuals who have suffered a recent loss or illness , completed fundraisers to benefit children in foster care , and provided personal care items to assist students in need .
Graduates of the Coshocton County Youth Leadership Class of 2023 include Piper Andrews , River View High School ; Lydia Black , River View High School ; Brook Conklin , Coshocton County Career Center ; Madison Graham , River View High School ; Emily Johnson , Coshocton High School ; Mattalyn Kiser , Ridgewood High School ; Isabelle Lauvray , Coshocton High School ;
Hollee Sheneman , River View High School ; Alaina Swiney , Ridgewood High School ; and Madi Wilkin , Ridgewood High School .
Coshocton County Youth Leadership is a program of the Coshocton Foundation and receives funding from the Coshocton Foundation , the Dunmire Family Fund , Simpson Family Fund , the Coshocton Kiwanis Club Fund and individual contributors .
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A graduation ceremony was recently held for the Coshocton County Youth Leadership Class of 2023 . Pictured are Executive Director Betsy Gosnell , front left , Madison Graham , Brook Conklin , Isabelle Lauvray , Emily Johnson , Madi Wilkin ; back row , Piper Andrews , Hollee Sheneman , Mattalyn Kiser , Georgia Haines , Alaina Swiney and Lydia Black .
Developed as a project of the Leadership Coshocton County Class of 1994 , CCYL provides a basic foundation of leadership skills for high school juniors , assists in the development of communication skills , and presents an opportunity to interact with community leaders and fellow participants .
For more information email lead @ coshoctonfoundation . org .
Motorcycle Ohio program offered
Ohioans who wish to learn what it takes to ride a motorcycle safely and responsibly can sign up for rider courses online .
Training courses through Motorcycle Ohio began in March and run through early November . The state has over 600,000 endorsed riders , making Ohio one of the largest states for total ridership . Education and public awareness are keys to making roadways safer for all motorists .
Since 2017 there have been 1,074 fatal crashes involving motorcycles in Ohio . In 56 % of those crashes , the rider was at fault . An unendorsed rider was involved in 45 % of those crashes .
The Motorcycle Ohio program , offered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety , provides different levels of motorcycle safety courses for riders based on their skill levels and objectives . Funded by motorcycle plate fees and class registrations , Motorcycle Ohio strives to provide affordable , effective education programs at $ 50 per course including the cost of student workbooks . Students must have a validated motorcycle temporary permit before the first riding session . Upon successful completion of any course , the student will earn a 60-day Bureau of Motor Vehicles skill test waiver for a motorcycle license or endorsement .
The types of courses include the following :
— Basic Rider Skills is recommended for novice riders . During this 16-hour course , students will participate in four hours of classroom and 12 hours of on-cycle training , covering topics such as cornering , braking , swerving and traffic interaction . No experience is required , and Motorcycle Ohio provides the motorcycles and helmets .
— Returning Riders is recommended for intermediate riders . This eight-hour course is designed for riders age 18 and older who have been riding with a two-wheel temporary permit for more than one year or a two-wheeled experienced rider returning after an extended time away . Students will participate in two hours of classroom instruction , take an on-cycle evaluation to assess their skill level and then complete six hours of on-cycle training .
— Basic Rider Skills 2 is recommended for riders looking for a refresher course or to bond with a new motorcycle . During this seven-hour course , students will participate in oncycle training without a formal classroom setting while using their own street-legal , two-wheeled motorcycle .
Motorcycle Ohio courses are being taught at 36 training sites around Ohio . To find out more about how to prepare for a course and enroll , visit www . motorcycle . ohio . gov .
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Teachers Needed !
Coshocton Christian School is seeking solid Christians with a passion for teaching . Must have a bachelor ’ s degree . See website for application .
Interested candidates should send a resume and application to : Amanda Hamilton , Principal at ccsadminoffice @ gmail . com www . coshoctonchristianschool . org