Freeper Canteen, Canteen Kids March 29, 2006 What I learned from the DARE Program

March 29, 2006

[Kidlett CLR]

I am a DARE GRADUATE

Dare means: Drug Abuse Resistance Education

Click here for the Official D.A.R.E. Website

The program taught me

Ten Things Kids Can Do To Stop Violence  

 

•	Settle arguments with words, not fists or weapons. Don't stand around and form an audience when others are arguing. A group makes a good target for violence.
•	Learn safe routes for walking in the neighborhood, and know good places to seek help. Trust feelings, and if there's a sense of danger, get away fast.
•	Report crimes or suspicious actions to the police, school authorities, and parents. Be willing to testify if needed.
•	Don't open the door to anyone that you don't know and trust.
•	Never go anywhere with someone you don't know and trust.
•	If someone tries to abuse you, say no, get away, and tell a trusted adult. Remember, it's not the victim's fault.
•	Don't use alcohol or other drugs, and stay away from places and people associated with them.
•	Stick with friends who are also against violence and drugs, and stay away from known trouble spots.
•	Get involved to make school safer and better-having poster contests against violence, holding anti-drug rallies, counseling peers, settling disputes peacefully. If there's no program, help start one.
•	Help younger children learn to avoid being crime victims. Set a good example, and volunteer to help with community efforts to stop crime.

There are some really cool D.A.R.E. cars.

This is Daren, the D.A.R.E. Lion.

 

 

This is the dare officer that I get to see. He's nice, and he loves us kids.
 

DID YOU KNOW?  

 

•	Smoking accounts for one-third of all heart disease deaths?
•	The two most damaging chemicals found in cigarettes are tar and nicotine? The major cancer-causing chemical in tobacco smoke is tar, and nicotine is as addictive as heroin or cocaine.
•	The risk of developing cancer is 10 times greater for smokers than for nonsmokers. That's what you call a bad risk!
•	Smoking causes 85 percent of all lung cancer deaths, and lung cancer is the No. 1 killer in women?
•	People who smoke one pack of cigarettes a day decrease their life expectancy by about six years?
•	Tobacco companies spend over $3 billion every year on advertisements that glamorize smoking?
•	Smoking hurts your lungs and can cause respiratory conditions such as emphysema, bronchitis, chronic coughs, and a sore throat. Smoking makes it hard for a person to breathe.
•	Tobacco companies need to recruit 1,200 new smokers every day to replace those who have died.

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, Victor, for your service to our country.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And we thank our veterans for their service to America.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, CMS, for helping keep us free.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
Thanks, tx, for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Still spring? We haven't made it to the 50s yet, but another day of bright sunshine...starting to believe. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Sarge, B-E-D, the Kids of The Company, and The Vulcan for your service to America.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Laurita, for your service to America.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Pusterfuss]

We're slated for the mid-fifties today. Today I'm even going to drive my car (not my truck) for the first time this year.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, AbnSarge, for your service to America.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Awwwww....a sure sign of spring. Watch for potholes!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, SSG Chris, for your service to America.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Ev, for your service to America.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nate, for your service to our country.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Bilbo, for your service to America.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, Kevin, for your service to our country.
Prayers for your safety as you prepare for your mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning and good night, E..((HUGS)) Have a good day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night, Pusterfuss. Enjoy your drive in the car.

[Pusterfuss]

Have a good one!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Back at 'ya.

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your contuined service to our country.