RED RIBBON WEEK NEEDS SUPPORT

This week has been proclaimed as Red Ribbon Week across the nation.
It is declared as a time to bring awareness to drug use and how it
effects communities.

The week-long focus on activities, information and education on drug
use has been a part of our society for several years.

Although we are certainly still at war against drugs, the battle is
making progress. On today's front page, three area men were arrested
and charged with possession of drugs. That alone proves that we are
fighting the good fight.

The fight should not be left up to law enforcement alone. With the
rampant use of drugs in our community, as well as in others across
the nation, individuals have made the decision to become soldiers in the war.

During the upcoming week, you will be able to see soldiers of all
kinds. Those soldiers will be in the form of teachers, principals,
concerned parents, community leaders, students, and of course, law
enforcement officials.

We urge you to join the fight against drugs. This week will give you
the perfect opportunity to learn more about the fight and how you can
help win the battle. City and county schools have vowed to join the
fight and educate students, faculty and parents in the proper way to
indentify drugs and drug users. Students from kindergarten through
twelfth grade will be exposed to new information.

Put on a red ribbon this week and attend a special program at one of
the area schools. The students there just may teach you a thing or two.