DRUGS IN OUR SCHOOLS? HELP!

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As we understand it from the many teenagers we have talked to, there is
still a strong drug culture and illegal drug and alcohol abuse problem
not-so-secretly taking place behind the walls of our Logan County Public
School System.

Let's not kid ourselves, in today's world, no child is safe anymore; all
will be tempted to follow this wrong road that leads to despair and
devastation.

We, as residents and community leaders, have a responsibility to do
everything within our power to protect our children. We understand that a
lasting solution will take time to fully implement. However, what's being
done right now?

Do the current board members have a comprehensive plan to turn our county
school system around? Do they recognize the seriousness of the problem? If
so, we want to hear their solutions.

We offer our open invitation: Any board members, school principals, mayors,
politicians, community leaders, pastors, or teachers who would like to tell
us specifically what could be done, or what is being planned, or what has
been officially initiated in the public school to curb the drug problem is
encouraged to call us, 752-6950 - ask for the managing editor. We will
gladly publish your comments and suggestions in this newspaper.

Drug abuse is tearing at the very fabric of this great county. We would
like to think that there is an answer to this situation. We are willing to
stand with any person or organization willing to stand up and make a
difference - for the sake of our children.