RED RIBBON WEEK IS HELD OCT. 24-31

If you have ever wanted to show that you have taken a stand against drugs,
Red Ribbon Week is the perfect time to do it. Red Ribbon Week started
Sunday and will last to Monday, Oct. 31, as part of Red Ribbon Month (October).

The Bradford County Juvenile Justice Shared Services Council will be
sponsoring "Red Ribbon - Just Say No to Drugs!" activities at Bradford
Middle School during the week.

The council is asking local businesses to help support these activities by
donating $25 or more. Red ribbons, which can be displayed at the business,
will be given to businesses who donate. Checks should be made out to
Communities In Schools.

If you're not a business, you can wear a ribbon to show support or get
involved in the activities that your child's school provides.

The Red Ribbon Campaign was originally started 20 years ago when a DEA
agent was killed by drug traffickers.

A red ribbon has since been known as a symbol of intolerance against drug
use and as a way to promote a drug-free nation.

Bradford County Juvenile Justice Shared Services Council is located at 611
North Orange Street in Starke and can be contacted by phone at (904)
966-6815 or (904) 964-7776.