Wayne County Outlook

D.A.A.D. "Back to School Bash" a success

On Friday the local Defensive Action Against Drugs hosted its second annual

Back to School Bash.

This yearšs event was a marked improvement over last yearšs event. The

Back to School Bash was held at the Aspire Center.

Over 400 people were in attendance during the dayšs events. School aged

children and the adults accompanying them enjoyed many activities throughout

the day.

Children received school supplies and treats, enjoyed playing games and

receiving prizes, food, music, swimming, listening to the Monticello

Childrenšs Choir, and hearing a motivational speech given by Aaron Anderson.

All of the dayšs events were free for the public.

After the dayšs events were over, a host of volunteers, teens, and

pre-teens moved to the Family Life Center at Steubenville Baptist Church to

enjoy a free rock concert.

Aaron Anderson gave a motivational speech for those who missed the

activities at the Aspire Center.

Performances were given by Davidik and Live Fish, both from Somerset.

The bands gave outstanding performances.

The performances given by the bands were inspirational and were

thoroughly enjoyed by all who were fortunate enough to be in attendance.

Gifts were given to all youths in attendance and everyone enjoyed the

music, fellowship, and food.

Events such as the Back to School Bash and the highly successful Hooked

on Fishing that Defensive Action Against Drugs have for bettering the community.

Not only do we hope to combat the existing drug epidemic and help people

and families with existing drug problems, we desire to prevent our future

generations from becoming involved with drugs and alcohol from the start.

It is our hope that through fun and educational activities for the youth

of our community we can educate the younger generations of the dangers and

consequences of becoming involved in drug and/or alcohol abuse.

In addition, we hope to encourage the youth of Wayne County to make

positive choices that will consequently affect the rest of their, and

indirectly our own lives.

Each and every one of us< no matter the age, social status, religion, or

outlook on life< have at one point felt that something was lacking in our

lives and we were somehow insignificant.

In todayšs society, it seems that more and more people are turning to

drugs and alcohol in an attempt to fill the void, not understanding that

only creates a bigger void that requires more and more drugs or alcohol to

numb the senses.

The youth of our community needs positive role models and activities

which are drug and alcohol free. They also need to understand that they do

not need drugs or alcohol to have a good time.

Events such as the Back to School Bash and the Hooked on Fishing Not on

Drugs simply could not happen without the support of volunteers and

sponsors. We truly appreciate the outpouring of support we have received

thus far from the community.

Defensive Action Against Drugs works in conjunction with Operation UNITE

to host these events. Operation UNITE (unlawful narcotics investigation,

treatment & education) is a program created by Senator Hal Rogers to combat

the rampant drug

problem in 29 counties in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. If anyone is

interested in helping with future events or in any other way, Defensive

Action Against Drugs meets at the Aspire Center on the fourth Thursday of

every month beginning at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is always invited to attend.

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