Pubdate: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 Source: Statesman Journal (OR) Copyright: 2004 Statesman Journal Contact: http://www.statesmanjournal.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/427 Author: Jody Lawrence-Turner Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/dare.htm (D.A.R.E.) D.A.R.E. PROGRAM SEEKS SPONSORS SALEM - The Salem Police Department is looking for sponsors to help in its fight against drugs, alcohol, tobacco and violence in students' lives. The Drug Abuse Resistance and Education program is offered to every public and private school in Salem. The program is presented to 2,000 fifth-graders every year, Salem police Lt. Dan Cary said. The 45-minute presentations are given once a week for 10 weeks. The police department needs donations or sponsors for DARE supplies such as workbooks, bumper stickers, T-shirts, pencils and name cards. "Our primary need is for DARE supplies and materials," Cary said. The Salem Police Department and the Salem-Keizer School District pay for the DARE officers. Salem police have received about $11,300 in donations. Cary said that an additional $4,805 is needed. - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin