Pubdate: Sat, 12 Jul 2003
Source: Intelligencer & Wheeling News-Register (WV)
Copyright: 2003 The Intelligencer & Wheeling News Register
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No DEFYing Its Worth

Young people need all the help they can get in the fight to stay drug free. 
This summer, several local groups are stepping in to provide another 
measure of support for kids.

The Wheeling Police Department, West Virginia Army National Guard and 
O.N.E. Wheeling Weed and Seed are sponsoring Camp DEFY - Drug Education for 
Youth - Aug. 3-8 in Kingwood, W.Va. The goal of the program is to produce 
9-12 year olds with character, leadership and confidence who will be 
equipped to live positive, healthy lives as drug-free citizens. Classroom 
training, physical fitness and outdoor activities are all part of the program.

Participants will also get a little taste of military life, with 
military-style food and training, as well as the chance to examine some 
military equipment.

Program coordinators are seeking not only students to attend the camp, but 
businesses and individuals to be sponsors and members of area safety 
organizations, businesses and individuals to act as mentors for those students.

Such a worthwhile program deserves the support of all those who can give 
it. We hope Camp DEFY is successful in attracting not only participants, 
but help from members of a community determined to give its children 
assistance they need to avoid the harmful effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
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MAP posted-by: Larry Stevens