COMMUNITY SUPPORT ASSISTS METH TASK FORCE IN DRUG FIGHT

Editor:

While the pages of The Daily Sentinel are often filled with the
negative side of the meth problem, we feel it is important to talk
about the positive efforts of our community in the fight against meth.

The Grand Junction Kiwanis came forward to help young children whose
parents use meth. As a result, they are helping to develop an
adult-mentor program for parents who are working to stay off meth.

The Grand Junction Rotary Club is sponsoring a special, "Masquerade"
fund-raiser to support the efforts to help drug-endangered children
who are often removed from their homes.

The Grand Junction Lions are donating prevention curriculum and
training to local agencies, churches, child-care centers and youth programs.

Two local therapists volunteer to facilitate a support group for
family members of meth users. The meeting space is donated by the
First Presbyterian Church.

The Daily Sentinel provided discount for publishing the Meth White
Paper in January, 2006. Impact Promotions provided a discount on the
"Live Meth Free" wristbands. Local television and radio media have
assisted with airing public-service announcements. Local businesses
and health agencies combined funding with local units of government
to provide staff support for the Mesa County Meth Task Force.

We are honored by the groups and individuals who have stepped up to
address the meth problem in Mesa County. While meth abuse might be a
symbol of all that is bad and troublesome in Mesa County, concerned
citizens who care enough to get involved are a symbol of all that is
good in Mesa County. Your generosity and involvement does not go unnoticed.

Joe Higgins

Janet Rowland

Mesa County Meth Task Force

Grand Junction