National Safety Town Center

PARENT COMMENTS

Thank you very much for giving our parents the opportunity of learning the importance of early safety training PA 1988.

This is such an important area of concern for parents. I am gratified to see a National Safety Town Center established and wish to compliment you on your programs. CA 1987.

As a parent and nursery school teacher in Augsburg, I would appreciate any information you could send. Germany 1986.

We all realize the importance of teaching our children safety in the home, car, etc. but as you pointed out, it is so often overlooked. Many of our mothers will be enrolling their children as a result of your talk. WA 1985.

As a parent, I did not know how to properly instruct my child. You greatly helped me and my child. Thank you. The parent/child

sessions are great. What a nice way to inform parents. MN 1984.

Safety Town offered me the opportunity to be a part of what my child was doing. My child felt better having me there. I wish

they had a Safety Town for all children and their parents. WV 1983.

We just had a daughter "graduate" from the Safety Town program. We were both pleased and excited about it. We were

most impressed with the overall content, highly organized and very high in quality OK 1982.

We thought when we registered for the program that it would teach children about crossing the streets. We were extremely

pleased to learn as our child returned home each day that he learned a great deal more. The program stressed safety in all

aspects of daily living. MO 1981.

Our five year old son "graduated" having thoroughly enjoyed it. I applaud you for this worthwhile program. NY 1980.

I was so proud to be "involved" with my grandchild. It's important that I know "what's happening" in her world. Feeling

needed and still being productive is a great feeling. Thank you. AZ 1979.

It was very informative to learn about the physical and mental developmental stages of children and how that affects their

ability to comprehend safety. That is so important. UT 1978.

My child learned more than I ever thought possible. He would tell me to "buckle up". IN 1977.

We were impressed with the attention given the children by the teenage volunteers. MI 1976.

Safety should be important in every home. Ignorance and carelessness are no excuses for accidents. NY 1975.

I found the Safety Town materials so informative that I passed them on to my son's nursery school teacher who implemented

several of your suggestions. MA 1974.

Safety Town was a very enlightening experience for my child. It did her a world of good. PA 1973.

My child learned many things which even taught me a few lessons. Every child should attend. OH 1972.

I had children involved as instructors and as students. It's a great program, benefiting both. MI 1971.

My son has retained and practices safety habits in daily. He teaches these habits to other children. IL 1970.

Please promote this program throughout the world for every child and their parents. OH 1969.

The Parent/Child sessions really helped me understand what my child learned every day. MI 1968.

My wife and I are constantly reminded of the effectiveness of the program by her comments Such as "always buckle up"

and "you have to stop at the stop sign" OH 1967.

LOCAL COMMENTS

Our first year was outstanding! It was the most rewarding endeavor I have undertaken. We had 47 articles appear

in the Darien papers. We again thank you so much for your guidance, encouragement and resource. We look

forward to many long years of friendship with you and your organization. IL 1988.

The material was helpful and fun for the children. The comments have been wonderful. Mr. Bruce Erion,

Channel 1 WXIA featured the program on the 6 pm news. That was exciting. Thanks for your support. GA 1987.

We were thrilled with the material we received. The shirts are wonderful! WI 1986.

I am very appreciative once again for Dorothy Chlad's vision of the TOTAL safety concept and the impact that is

having on children and parent across the nation,. OR 1985.

Many thanks for the information and advice that you provided. You have been a great help to us in our efforts to get

the Boyd, Greenup County Safety Town started. KY 1984.

It will be a better future for our children if we can find this program in every community. Perhaps some day with good

people like you who will not give up, this can materialize. FL 1983.

Recently I read in my newspaper an article concerning your safety program offered in Lake Hopatcong and Parsippany.

I spoke to a number of people whose children have completed the program and have heard nothing but good things. I

would like to establish this program in my community NJ 1982.

The Safety Town program is one of our best public services to the community The results from the program can be

noticed in years to come as the child grows and becomes more conscious of safety precautions for himself and

others. WI 1981.

Safety Town is the only comprehensive program in existence today that deals with safety at a very impressionable Age.

It gets attitudes established about safety at the important early ages. NJ 1980.

During the summer session, the praise seemed to come in abundance. Parents and visitors were most praiseworthy of

what was going on and the benefits should go on well past the time spent in the sessions. We would like to thank you for

your past efforts and look forward to continuing to work with you on Safety Town. NC 1979.

I was impressed by the Safety Town concepts and the teaching ideas. This is a very good program. KY 1978.

Safety Ton has met a tremendous need of countless communities. I greatly appreciate your efforts. NM 1977.

Excellent program! A definite need to establish throughout the country. The child-oriented focus of the program and the

personal involvement are tremendous. IA 1976.

The Monticello, Arkansas Junior Auxiliary sent us their report on their Safety Town which stated how helpful you had been

on advising them in the necessary preparations. MS 1975.

Through the efforts of the Center, Safety Town should be mandatory before entering school. NC 1974.

I am positive your program will work in our community. You provided excellent guidelines for us to follow. FL 1973.

In view of your knowledge and reputation in the Safety Town program, we are asking your help toward initiating a similar

program in Wilkins Township. We understand, through your encouragement, the Monroeville Jaycees had a successful

program, inspiring us to start our own Safety Town. PA 1972.

In Santa Barbara I have made inquiries and found there was no safety program as all-encompassing as yours. We would

like to initiate your program here. CA 1971.

Thank you for helping us. The enthusiasm is very high. We are receiving help from teens and parents. TX 1970.

TEACHER COMMENTS

I have enjoyed my six years with Safety Town. I already miss those wonderful five year-olds. Thank you for your cooperation

and support throughout the years. June 18, 1988

Karen Hertzberg Nevada MO.

We have had such a demand for our program that we have decided to add 35 children to our August program. We are excited, as you must be, that Safety Town is viewed as such a worthwhile program. Thank you for your help. July 13, 1987

Sally Vomocil Corvallis OR.

My husband and I would like to thank you and all the volunteers who dedicated so much time and energy to Safety

Town. Our daughter, Alicia, enjoyed the program immensely. She is very proud of her Safety Town papers and we,

as parents, are appreciative of the opportunity those papers provide in helping us reinforce safety rules. Your

commitment to making this community a safer place for young children is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Juneau

Lionesses for sponsoring such a wonderful worthwhile program. July 29, 1986

Steve and Lillian Petershoare, Juneau AL.

Many citizens in our community who have witnessed Safety Town in operation in other areas have recommended

and highly acclaimed this safety education program. We would like to implement this exciting program in our area.

Thank you for your assistance in providing a quality safety program to benefit our youth. October 10, 1985

Clara Porter Novi, MI.

Lockport's second annual Safety Town program was held July 11-22 and again was a huge success! The many

compliments from parents were very encouraging and rewarding. Thank you! August 2, 1984

Debra Van Dusen, Lockport N.Y.

We have received many compliments for the Safety Town session just completed. Much is due to the assistance

and advice from National Safety Town Center. Thank you! August 9, 1983,

Catherine Busch Sublimity OR.

One again we are anticipating the first day of Safety Town and can't wait! Our arrangements have gone smoothly

so far. Laura Torhorst Lake Geneva WI June 4, 1982.

Our project was an overwhelming success. Thank you for your assistance and look forward to continuing our

relationship. Peter S. Reinhart Little Silver NJ August 19, 1981.

During this summer' s session, the praise seemed to come in abundance. Parents and visitors alike were most

praiseworthy of what was going on and the benefits should go on well past the time spent in sessions. September 21, 1980

E. R Wynn Greensboro N.C.

As the summer gets closer we are all becoming more excited about Safety Town. I cannot tell you enough what a

great program you have organized. March 28, 1979

Judi Breitberg Evanston IL.

Many thanks for your help and cooperation! This year's program graduated 170 youngsters better trained and

equipped to "think safety". August 22, 1978

Warren A. Hall New Hartford N.Y.

I would like to thank you for giving my co-chairman and me the opportunity of being involved in the 1977 Safety

Town program. lt has been a most rewarding and fulfilling program and we have been honored to be a part of it.

Once again, thank you for the wonderful program you have given our kids. September 1, 1977

Fern Seback Panna OH.

One Junior Womens Club member, after attending a meeting said she was going to put up cardboard boxes and

paint lines on her driveway. She was so impressed, as were the rest of us, by Dorothy's educational concept of

Safety Town. You must be aware that up until your appearance, we were dealing primarily with the construction

and had not delved into curriculum. April 6, 1976

Unknown Aurora IL

Many, many thanks for all your assistance during the past year. Mentor would not have a Safety Town if you had

not been there! Our organization and community have greatly benefited. December 30, 1976

James Frame Mentor OH.

This project has been needed for many years. Through your efforts and time put forth in Safety Town, we will

see a big decrease in accidents of pre-school children. I was amazed at the many areas of safety that were

covered in a two week span. From household to traffic safety is something our little ones need to know. If we

wait for school before we teach these safety precautions, it may be too late for some. I have talked with

educators and parents and all have been very impressed with the results of Safety Town. September 24, 1975

Mrs. Ralph Day Director IL Congress PTA.

While the program appears to be highly organized and well thought out, I was especially impressed with the

curriculum guide In reviewing it with staff we felt that the thoroughness and clarity with which such topics as

teaching techniques, responsibilities parent organizations and daily outline of activities were handled made the

material very adaptable for our purposes. September 27, 1974

Robert Lathrop Aurora IL

The program has been tremendously successful in training young children to be safety conscious. Even the parents

have been jolted into renewed thinking about safety conditions on the highway and in the home. This has been a

rewarding project for this community. Our Safety Town was organized after a meeting with Dorothy Chlad. She

encouraged me with her new concept total safety. She shared her experience and provided me with educational

material. If Mrs. Chlad had not helped, our project would have died from lack of resource material and assistance.

January 27, 1973

Jan Martinez Dallas TX.

Thank you for coming to speak to us. Your talk helped generate plenty of enthusiasm on my board. If the parents

are half as receptive, we have it made! April 23, 1972

Carol Rhea Brecksville OH.

The fame of your Safety Town has reached Texas. We would like your suggestions for one we plan here. Mrs.

Jan Martinez conducted a very successful program in Dallas after seeing yours. October 8, 1971

Hazel McDermott Irving TX.

You were always my prescription for getting out of trouble. Just call Mrs. ChIad, she'll know what to do! Thanks

again! August 8, 1970

Terrance L. Wenger, D.D.S. M.S. West Geauga OH

On behalf of the North Canton Jaycees, I would like to thank you and your husband for attending our Board of

Directors meeting last night and presenting your Safety Town program. We feel this a very worthwhile project for

our community. March 12, 1969

W.J. Lhota, President North Canton OH

Your presentation on Safety Town this morning was very enjoyable and provided us with information needed to

get at similar Program under way. December 10,1968

W. Bruce Johnson , Asst Superintendent Strongsville OH.

STATE COMMENTS

Thank you again, Dorothy, for the assistance you have given us in establishing our Safety Town. The efforts you and your

staff put forth throughout the year are very appreciated. Keep up your fine work for our kids. August 1, 1988

Irene Butcher, Teacher Coral Springs FL.

I saw a television feature on your safety program with Bill Cosby's support and was very impressed by its hands-on

approach. Keep up the great work. December 12, 1987

Ellen Daffion, Assistant Program Director

Children's Community Chelsea MA.

I am impressed with the format of the program and the excellent curriculum. August 5, 1996

Marcia L. Sarafin, Education Director

Children's Museum Utica N.Y.

I read your article in the SAFETY PROFESSIONAL (American Society of Safety Engineers) "Developing Safety

Awareness - A Primary Approach". I also have a strong conviction that safety awareness must be developed early ,

reinforced and expanded February 18, 1985

William Rudloff, Director

Public Safety & University Police

Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock PA.

Thank you for your very kind note about our business partnership program. We are very proud of it and the recognition it

received. Safety Town continues this year to be our biggest ever!!! September 4, 1984

Skip Leibertz, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

Salem Public Schools Salem OR.

We are enthusiastic about the National Safety Town Center and the message which it conveys to youngsters throughout

the nation and the long-term safety consciousness which it evokes. June 9, 1983

Samuel Baker, Manager, Community Relations

Standard Oil Company Cleveland OH.

The children of Ohio and the nation are indebted to you for your activities on their behalf. You planted a little seed many

years ago and it has certainly grown into a large wonderful tree! December 9, 1982

Jerome A. Paulson, M.D. Pediatrician

Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital Cleveland OH.

I am excited about your new concept of the mobile Safety Town. It is an excellent idea and should help you enter the

corporate safety market. I want to thank you for your interest and commend you for your work. August 13, 1981

William W Fulimer, Resident Manager

Continental Forest Melvindale MI.

I have attended two of your presentations on Safety Town and was most impressed with the presentations and the

program. The opportunity to provide basic safety training to young children has been of great interest to me for a

number of years.

James R. Watson March 20, 1980

Department of Conservation Jefferson City MO.

It was good talking with your and learning more about your extraordinary efforts. I truly compliment you for your dedication

and ability to get things done. Continued success to you. June 2, 1979

Barbara K. Wright Ph.D., Research Specialist

Ohio State University Columbus OH.

Thank you so much for coming to our conference this weekend. Your presentation was great and your enthusiasm about

Safety Town was inspiring to all. May 25, 1978

Karen Schreiber, Assistant Director.

This is a very commendable endeavor and I wish you great success with it. September 22, 1977

John D. Rockefeller IV, Governor State of Virginia

I appreciated the opportunity to speak at two of your Ohio district workshops. The commitment of the teachers to safety

was evident. It is no wonder that they are enthusiastic, your energy is both contagious and inspirational!

Katy A. Taylor, Program Assistant May 19, 1977

Ohio Traffic Safety Education Center Columbus OH.

Thank you for the excellent presentation you gave us Monday. Our staff gained a great deal of useful information which I

am sure will be implemented in our classrooms. Our awareness has been heightened as to the many potential dangers

face children everyday and good preventive measures. December 20, 1976

Elizabeth Daily, Educational Coordinator

United Headstart Painesville OH.

I will be revising a community safety guide and would like to implement your ideas and refer to your Center in that guide.

Ronald L. Thompson, Coordinator November 14, 1975

Department of Safety Education Madison WI.

Everything you said about people working together, social learning, safety learning, dedicated young helpers, etc. came

true. Without a doubt it has been the greatest experience of a co-operative endeavor in this town in years. Civic clubs,

auto agencies, insurance companies, restaurants, everybody wanted to get in the act and the media was most helpful.

We're glad you came!

Dr. Chandler Monroe September 14, 1974

Northeast Missouri-State University Kirksville MO.

Thanks so much for stopping in Chicago and affording me the opportunity to "pick the brains" of a very knowledgeable and

dedicated young lady. I gained a wealth of information during your much too brief visit. June 12, 1974

William L Warner

PH.D. Nues Township High Schools Skokie IL.

I was delighted to hear that a Center will be established to encourage organizations throughout the nation to build Safety

Towns and to provide assistance and materials which have not been available in the past. At our state TRAYGC meeting

in Tuscon, Dorothy Chlad shared a great deal of information that will assist people to conduct the program.

Opal Abel, District # 14 Safety Chairman December 11, 1973

Pilot international Flagstaff AZ.

Our program served a a model for other Pennsylvania communities. It has been lauded by county/state officials and has

been publicly identified as the best safety program of its kind. Safety Town has come a long way. I am proud to have been

a part of it and to have had the guidance and support of Dorothy Chlad through personal contacts and her workshops.

Michael P. Lynch, Jaycee President July 15, 1972

Safety Town Director Monroeville PA.

I congratulate you on your efforts and devotion to the cause of Safety Town. May 14, 1971

R.L. Combs, Director

Ohio State Automobile Association Columbus OH.

As a result of your remarks at the National Safety Congress, I have done some serious thinking about what you had to

say and was especially interested in your concept of traffic safety towns. It appears to me that there is great possibilities

for this type of approach in the Illinois school systems. January 12, 1970

Donald LaFond, Coordinator, Elementary Safety

State Department of Education Baltimore MD.

We realize the value of such a program. It should be adopted state-wide. September 27, 1968

David M. Hartsock

Department of Highway Safety Columbus OH.

NATIONAL COMMENTS

The Safety Town Packet was great. Thank you for all your input. The program is wonderful. I admire your accomplishments.

Sandra Lee Breisch Chicago IL November 29, 1988

Free Lance Writer

Congratulations! The recognition bestowed by Cedar Crest College on you is certainly well deserved! Keep up the fine

work! The many young lives you have saved through your programs and the grief which was never sustained by families

are also a testimony to your effort and effectiveness. Doctor Dorothy ... I am proud for you and thrilled to know you!

Ted Reynolds, Corporate Safety Director September 30, 1987

Holly Farms Poultry Wilkesboro N.C.

Your visit to North Bay was refreshing and made me proud to be involved with the Safety Community Project

Jocelyne Barkwell March 19, 1986

Mines Accident Prevention Association

North Bay Ontario Canada.

On behalf of the Executive Committee and Safety Board of Review of... Pilot International ... thank you for the opportunity

to express my appreciation to those who work so tirelessly to prevent death and injury to children. We salute all of you!

Phyllis Mayne, President December 9, 1985

Pilot International Macon GA.

It certainly was a pleasure visiting with you at your office. I was very impressed with what you have accomplished. I want

to be one of the many, many people to congratulate you on the Center's 20th anniversary! Your recognition by ...

President Reagan ... was certainly well deserved. Keep up the good work. October 9, 1984

Oscar F. Smith IV, President

Veteran's of Safety Norfolk VA.

No one will ever know how many children's lives have been saved or injuries avoided thanks to the superb efforts of

National Safety Town Center. It is an organization deserving of help and support. December 30, 1983

Joseph A. Vecchione, Vice President

Public Relations

Prudential Insurance Newark, N.J.

I just received your latest newsletter and I am most impressed with your activities. I think it is the kind of program that is

most valuable to Community Educators. It provides valuable resources to local communities so that they can conduct a

Safety Town for youth using local volunteers. May 17, 1982

William J. Liebertz III, President-Elect

National Community Educational Association Washington D.C.

You and your associates are to be commended for the very important contribution that you are making, both as an

advocate for safety among our nation's children and also as an important ambassador for Cleveland. Your enthusiasm for

Safety Town is infectious and I am sure that the growth of the program across the country can be directly attributed to

your ongoing energy and commitment. September 25, 1982

Henry C. Doll, Associate Director

The George Gund Foundation Cleveland OH.

We certainly support the Safety Town Dual approach of comprehensive safety education and community involvement.

Teaching youngsters how to be safe and at the same time organizing a community to help keep them safe is a time-tested,

effective safety practice. Keep up the find job. February 20, 1980

Vincent L. Tofany, President

National Safety Council, Chicago IL.

Your workshop has brought about a much better understanding of the goals still to be reached in this field of child safety.

Cliff Green, Traffic Program Coordinator September 5, 1979

Victoria Capital Region Safety Council

British Columbia Canada.

Just a note to express our deep appreciation for your participation in the Cleveland Town Meeting on motor vehicles. We

felt it was a tremendously exciting and informative evening. The comments you made and the showing of the "safety car"

served not only to inform the citizens attending the meeting, but also to give us significant information concerning subjects

of great concern to our agency and the public in general. Thank you again for adding so much to a most important evening.

Joan Claybrook, Administrator November 17, 1978

U.S. Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Washington D.C.

The rapidly growing close relationship between Safety Town programs and community education programs is one of the

most exciting ventures that I have had the opportunity to see. Safety Town meets a large unmet need in many community

education programs. We look forward to working with you.

Thomas L. Fish, President February 17, 1978

National Community Education Association

Washington D.C.

My staff and I were most impressed with the activities and program you are conducting ... and with the growth of Safety

Towns across the nation. August 29, 1977

LeRoy W. Dunn, Ph.D., Chief

Driver & Pedestrian Education Division

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Washington D.C.

Everyone who attended the meeting Monday was impressed with your presentation and the progress you have made. In

my follow-up report I alluded to our luncheon discussion about a joint NSC /NSTC film project. I am confident it will receive

a favorable reaction. When I receive word, I will notify' you. June 28, 1977

Ken F. Licht, Manager

School & College Department

National Safety Council Chicago IL.

Keep up the outstanding work. I applaud your dedicated service and excellent ideas. We need more people like you.

Honorable Judith Richards Hope August 25, 1977

President's National Highway Safety

Advisory Committee Washington D.C.

We would like to commend you for your creativity, talents and dedication which have made possible the impressive

progress of the Center and its expanded efforts in recent years. We wish you every success in continuing and

strengthening its important objectives ... mainly for the children. March 26, 1977

James S. Liscomb, Executive Director

The George Gund Foundation Cleveland OH.

I am grateful for this opportunity to convey how excited I was to learn about this project. By participating and practicing

the kinds of decisions that make safety and act of life, not only are the children's young lives benefited, but also that of

the entire community. This project is indeed an exciting one. September 7, 1976

Betty Ford

The White House Washington D.C.

I found Safety Town attractive in concept and execution December 24, 1976

Alan Bosch, AFL-CIO

Community Services Department Washington D.C.

I think Safety Town is a tremendous program Keep up the good work. November 17, 1975

Philip R. Warth, Director

Public Relations Prudential Insurance Newark N.J.

Out of our Safety Town, you may find your program starting all over the world. Our teachers are all wives of army men. I

am sure that in any new community they move into they will teach nursery school and will want to include your program.

Your program is vital in a military community. Our children are confronted with more problems and different situations

than the children that grow up in one community all of their childhood. We feel very blessed to have come across your

program because we have been very concerned about how to teach certain activities of safety. August 10, 1974

Elizabeth A. McKelvey Augsburg, Germany.

It is good to know that you feel as we do about the safety of children. Our intent is to continue to develop youth movement

programs that will initiate and support other programs to help assure the success of children. We are promoting Safety

Town and are urging public-spirited people to organize a Safety Town in their community. All of us at Wayne are extremely

gratified because of your interest in Safety Town. Gratified to know that perhaps in a few months your community will have

a Safety Town where your children can and will learn positive safety attitudes that will hold them in good stead for years to

come.

Leo J. Levitt, President February 10, 1974

The Wayne Corporation Richmond VA.

I found both the Safety Town project, which was thoroughly documented by Mrs. Chlad, most impressive. Mrs. Chlad is

indeed a thoroughly responsible, dedicated, indefatigable and selfless worker for a project which ultimately can, and I think

should, be developed into an important and beneficial community education program. September 23, 1973

Beverly Roberts, Executive Secretary

Theatre Authority, Inc. New York N.Y.

The California State Automobile Association (AAA) has requested information relative to Safety Town. We would like our

clubs to benefit from your experience, specifically of your inexpensive, community concept approach and the booklets

you are writing. December 1, 1972

Dean W. Childs, Safety Programs Manager

American Automobile Association (AAA) Washington D.C.

I am most interested in you safety towns and the philosophy behind their operation. I am looking forward to meeting with

you during the week of July 31st regarding evaluation procedures relative to safety towns, the National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration and the Federal Highway Administration have combined their efforts to identify these procedures.

LeRoy W. Dunn, Ph.D., Chief July 12, 1972

Driver Education & Licensing Division

Traffic Safety Programs Washington D.C.

The Elementary School Section Executive Committee was very impressed and pleased with your new approach to Safety

Town. They proposed to the Program Planning Committee that a session be included on Safety Town next year.

Diane Irnhulse, Elementary School Section November 9, 1970

National Safety Council Chicago IL.

I was most pleased to have your letter and to learn of the splendid volunteer activities of the teenagers in the Northeast

Ohio area. Safety Town is indeed an inspiring program and one which has far-reaching results as its rewarding success

indicates. The aspirations of a community can only be recognized and advance when its young people, through education.

Training and encouragement are fully prepared to meet their obligations to themselves and their fellowman. Your young

people are to be commended for the fine example they are setting and for the wonderful service they are rendering to the

community.

Patricia Nixon February 20, 1970

The White House Washington D.C.

The purpose of the comments is to illustrate the reaction of individuals representing corporations, organizations,

industry, medical, safety, media, judicial, educational and government agencies. This was extremely important for

the success of the program and organization, especially during the first twenty years.