Once again, the Delaware County Coordinating Council to Prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse is sponsoring Red Ribbon Week locally in conjunction with the national drug awareness observance held each October.

Red Ribbon Week originated in 1985 as a result of the death of a Drug Enforcement Agent and is dedicated to all of those who have been wrongfully killed due to drugs and violence. This year's Red Ribbon celebration activities will be this week.

In the next few days, all children attending public school in Delaware County will be sent home information regarding this year's activities and discounts, along with a red silicon bracelet imprinted with the Red Ribbon Week Theme. This year's theme is "My Life, My Future, Drug Free." Many of the schools will be participating by doing different activities in the classroom. I would also like to challenge parents to take this opportunity to talk to your child about the importance of being drug, alcohol and tobacco free.

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