Pubdate: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 Source: Orillia Today (CN ON) Copyright: 2001, Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing Contact: http://www.simcoe.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1508 Author: Frank Matys ANTI-DRUG EFFORT ON TRACK A coalition of community groups is counting on several hundred feet of winding plastic track and a slate of sleek-looking slot cars to capture the attention of local children. Some 800 Grade 5 students from 24 area schools have been invited to take part in Racing Against Drugs, a drug-prevention initiative being held at the ODAS Park Rollerskating Place, April 9-11. "This is a unique program because it provides a fun-filled, action-packed experience for young people, while promoting drug-free choices," said OPP Const. Tim Ticknor. Sponsored by a youth subcommittee of the Orillia and District Safe Community Committee (ODSCC), the project features a number of partners. "Anything we can do to raise their awareness and reduce or eliminate the use of drugs by young people will help us build a healthy and safe community," added Carolyn Jones, of ODSCC. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake