Archive for October, 2008

Brad’s story

adapted from www.drugstory.org:

How he was introduced to drugs…
I first used nicotine when I was 11 or 12 and then marijuana, and that was a month before my 13th birthday. I got into alcohol later on that same year.

How his problems escalated…
When I first started using it was really sporadic. My grandfather’s death later that same year when I was 13 kind of triggered up more emotions that I kind of wanted to run from. I tried to use on a regular basis as much as possible. If I had to steal alcohol from my parents I would do that. I would try to cop as much marijuana as I could from friends.

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Calling all TV stars – 2008 PSA Contest

Want to be seen on TV?  Be sure to check out the U Matter Public Service Announcement contest. A winning entry will be selected from one of the following categories: secondary (middle, junior high, high school) or elementary. Winning entries will be professionally filmed by a television guru and will be shown on KOMU-TV 8, Channel 16 and the CPS U Matter Web site. For more information and official rules, please click on the links below or talk to your schools’ outreach counselor.
PSA Overview 2008
Entry Form
Waiver Form
Rules 2008
FAQ and Winners
8 Tips for a good PSA
Judges Rating Sheet
Here’s a preview of last years’ winners.
WJHS Reading Club, sponsored by Kristen Hacker:
WJHS PSA
Rock Bridge Elementary school, Kelly Turley’s 5th grade class:
RBE PSA

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Teens Only – Check out Going Bonkers every Friday & Saturday

From 8:00 – midnight! There will be a live DJ, dancing, games and prizes all night long! Proper dress is required. Admission is $7.00. For more information download this PDF or call, 573-499-0366.

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