Pubdate: Mon, 29 Sep 2003 Source: Daily Press, The (CN ON) Copyright: 2003 Daily Press (CN ON) Contact: http://www.timminspress.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1001 Author: James Thom COOKIE FUNDRAISER REASON TO SMILE Local News - The DARE Is Out There -- Try Tim Hortons' New Smile Cookies. The double-sized double chocolate fudge cookies featuring a smiling face go on sale today at five Tim Hortons locations across the city for $1 each. All proceeds from cookie sales will be donated to Timmins Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) programs. "It's the third year of this partnership," said OPP Sr. Const. Paul Harrison, the regional DARE co-ordinator. "In today's tough economic times, raising money can be tough. Programs like this really help. Businesses like Tim Hortons should be commended for this." Harrison was pleased to see Tim Hortons owners Rick and Donna Lauzon and Mike and Linda Lahaie get on board once again with the fundraiser. Timmins Police Const. Richard Lemieux, who will be running DARE starting September 2004, said he's eager to begin. "This is one of the reasons why I got into policing -- I wanted to help children," Lemieux said. "I can't wait to get started. This is such a great program. It helps children with their self confidence and self esteem. It's important for them to know how to say no." Linda Lahaie said typically, the cookies sell quickly. "People buy them by the dozen," she said. "We see a lot of people come in and buy them just to support the program." The cookies go on sale today and will be available for seven to 10 days, subject to sales. They will be available at 1,445 Riverside Dr., Highway 101 East South Porcupine, 110 Algonquin Blvd. W., 989 Riverside Dr. and 400 Algonquin Blvd. - --- MAP posted-by: SHeath(DPFFlorida)