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Don’t let alcohol and drugs cloud your child’s future are bright with promise. Don’t let drugs and alcohol lead them away from that, toward tragedy. It’s normal for kids to want to celebrate these rites of passage to the maximum, but the role of parents is to ensure that nothing goes
wrong. Parents have to do what they can to ensure that their kids’ lives are not ruined by a car accident caused by a young driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs. What to do to prevent a tragedy? Discuss the dangers with your
teenagers whenever possible, especially as their big day approaches. Emphasize the fact that drug or alcohol consumption could spoil this memorable evening and that the consequences could even be fatal. Ensure that event organizers
have planned security measures to prevent any substance abuse. Offer to be your teenager’s designated driver throughout the evening, even if that means staying up until after dawn. It’s becoming more common for parents to get together
and offer a safe driving service to youngsters after the formal. If you promise not to complain, no matter where you have to go, no matter what time it is, your teenager might very well accept this win-win deal. Other options might
be to hire a limousine service for them or rent them a hotel room within walking distance of the formal’s location. After all, the most important thing is to make sure that everybody gets home safe and sound, diploma in hand!
Be smart Grads! Don’t Drink & Drive!
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There’s nothing more touching than seeing your teenagers on the most exciting day of their lives, walking across the stage to receive their high school diploma or heading out for their formal. They radiate such self-confidence, and their futures
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Congratulations East Kootenay Grads!
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To our sponsors from the 2012-2013 program year: • East Kootenay Reality • Columbia Basin Trust • United Way of Cranbrook • Kin Club of Cranbrook • School District No.5 • BCGEU • Sunrise Rotary Club • SNAP East Kootenays • Cranbrook RCMP • Cranbrook Search and Rescue • Kootenay News Advertiser • The Drive and B104 • Skyway Distributors • Cranbrook Daily News • Max’s Place • Moe Giberson • The Painted Crate • Canadian 2 for 1 • Blast Beats Music Shop • Alliance Church • April Erickson A big thank you to all the businesses that supported our Children’s Christmas Shopping Party! A special thank you to our P.A.R.T.Y. Student Council for all of their dedication and contributions! Office hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-2pm
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Message to the graduating class of 2013 By Mandy Bessie P.A.R.T.Y. Program Manager “Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” A.A. Milne If there is one message I could send out to the graduating class of 2013 it is this…Reach for your potential! As in the quote that Piglet says to Winnie the Pooh youth have way more potential and capabilities than most give themselves credit for. During a day at the After P.A.R.T.Y. Program we talk about SPARK and the power
that comes from realizing ones ‘spark’ and having ‘spark’ champions, adults to support our youths’ ‘sparks’ and give them an opportunity to use them. ‘Spark’ by definition provided by the Search Institute is those activities and interests that truly engage kids to be their best. Discovering those sparks can help students express their personalities and make unique contributions to the world. Search Institute research shows that youth who thrive have two important supports: knowledge of what their sparks are and adults who support the development of those sparks. Sev-
eral research studies show that creative arts, athletics, and learning are the top interests that youth identify as their personal sparks. Other activities like reading, volunteering, nature, and spirituality also spark youths’ passions. Research also shows, however, that too many youth don’t get the care and attention necessary to help them identify and nurture their sparks. What’s so important about that? Lots! Youth who know and develop their Sparks, and who have adults in their lives to help, have… • higher grades • better school attendance and physical
health • empathy and social competence • concern for the environment • a desire to help others and a sense of purpose Now the time has come for these graduating students to spread their wings and take on the journey that lies ahead. “Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands” Anne Frank. Our job as parents has not come to an end it has evolved, our main role now is to be their supporter and cheerleader helping along the way
to help our children see and reach their full potential. We may not always like the choices that our children make but we can help them to self reflect and grow as individuals. “I would have given anything to keep her little. They outgrow us so much faster than we outgrow them.” Brian Fitzgerald
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“You’ve graduated but never forget what you have learned. Happy graduation. All the best for your new life. Make it a successful one!” — Braden Creber
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Create your own journey
To live a successful life Does not require Money, fame, power, prestige Or status symbols... It’s more a matter of Being true to your own beliefs and principles, Doing your best, Even in the smallest of things, And never taking for granted The simple joys in life-Such as laughter, a perfect day, Or a loyal friend.
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For all the money in the world Can’t buy self-esteem, character, Contentment, love or happiness-And these are the very things That make life Worth living. However you define Happiness and success, May you find and enjoy them Every day of your life.
The Board of Governors and Employees of College of the Rockies congratulate all secondary school graduates. We wish you well in all your future endeavours!
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Congratulations to the Grads of 2013 from Mayor and Council. Be safe and please don’t drink and drive.
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kids. These are the young leaders of this cultural shift and they need your support to bring about the change. Are we willing to change our culture; our beliefs? I have seen enough so, I know I am!!
Precious Lives Anonymous
Did you think it couldn’t happen? Did you think it wasn’t real? You thought of only fun and games As you got behind the wheel. You knew that it was stupid, You didn’t stop to think. You got into the car that night, You’d had too much to drink. You didn’t even see the tree; You were going much too fast. You drew in a sharp breath A breath that was your last. Three precious lives were lost that night; You weren’t the first to die. We think about you lovingly As each day passes by. This poem is a warning To each and everyone: The result of drunken driving Can never be undone.
Congratulations Grads
Don't Drink & Drive
The tassel’s worth the hassle!
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there have been significant signs of the beginning of a cultural shift. The thought of graduating from high school without drinking alcohol was not even on the radar but today it is a reality for many of our
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ing. None of these situations are isolated to youth, but they are highlighted because the loss of youth means an amazing loss of potential. When I ask this question … do you know someone who has suffered (or suffers) from one of these or the many other things that happen the number is staggering. All that and this phenomenon continues. The great news is youth drug use (alcohol included) has declined over the past seven years. We want to take that next step so we need to continue to ask those key questions of ourselves - the tough questions with respect to how we facilitate a culture that has cost us so many lives and so much potential. Over time, like with tobacco, we will change our thinking, our beliefs, and ultimately our behaviour. Hopefully, the change will be quick and save more lives. Over the past years
Fernie Office 78 ridgemont Drive Phone: 250-423-2161 Fax: 250-423-6149
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From the management and staff of Fernie & Sparwood
Congratulations all Smart*Grad South Country & Elk Valley Grads
Way to go Elk Valley Grads!
younger age. … when the young lady who gets drunk at your party willingly or unwillingly enters into a relationship with someone that will remain an emotional stress the remainder of her life. Reality is approximately 80% of sexual assaults are related to alcohol. … when a boyfriend and girlfriend argue and break up and one or the other leaves your party and goes home in a depressed state accentuated by the depressant alcohol and ends any potential they possess. … when a young man leaves your party angry at a friend and finds conflict outside your home that results in another person being crippled for life. The list goes on and on, these situations are real, they do happen, and they often originate with adult support. Each scenario is equally as traumatic as the one we hear about most often, drinking and driv-
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many perspectives on this drug and certainly I feel comfortable expressing and defending mine but the Kootenay Advertiser doesn’t have the space to address them in one issue so I am going to keep it to the one “After PARTY” question … ARE YOU PREPARED? … when the sober designated driver dies in the crash coming from a party at your home because the drunken passenger thought it funny to cover the drivers eyes. You have to admit when your judgment and inhibition are impaired by alcohol those little things seem funny. … when the girl that attends your event has her first drink that unfortunately leads to a lifetime of issues involving alcohol. One in every five who drink (on average) will struggle with alcohol. The 20% number is significantly higher if you are introduced to alcohol at a
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By Al Nutini RCMP Drugs & Organized Crime Awareness Service With graduation just around the corner we begin to imagine and hope for the future of the amazing young adults that make up our communities. Who will they become? What will they accomplish? Where will they live? Some of us are faced with the reality of other more fearful questions like: Will they all survive? Will they be injured (physically/emotionally)? Are we doing everything we can to promote their safety? A question we ask at the new “After PARTY” program is … Are you prepared? There are hundreds, thousands, probably millions of debates that surround the alcohol issue in society. I have certainly been involved in many and by nature of what I do and who I am will be again. We hear and see
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I never though about accidents, while driving in my car, I thought I was invincible, admired from afar.
Never Drink and Drive
There was no one else could touch me, the other could only dream, when I had a drink in me, I really was supreme.
I’ve left a father grieving, this has caused him so much strife, because of my selfish actions, I’ve now destroyed his life.
I drove down to the bar one night, I sat and a drank a few, then I jumped behind the wheel, I’d show them what I could do.
Children without parents, all because of me, a thoughtless drunken bastard, so I ask you all to see.
I always had a drink or two, before I got behind the wheel, it give you a rush of adrenalin, it enhances the way you feel.
As I sped along the highway, I really was the king, I thought I was immortal, what more could this life bring.
Our actions have a consequence, this can turn out to be bad, to dive with just one drink in you, Is just completely mad.
No one would accompany me, which always made me think, are they scared because I drive too fast, or because I take a drink.
Just then there was a mighty crash, I didn’t know what I had done, there was blood and gore everywhere, this was no longer fun.
Families are left distraught with grief, for we just didn’t care, because we choose to drive while drunk we cause them great despair.
I knew they all admired me, they’d say I was over zealous, their comments only made me see, that they were all just jealous.
I got out of the care and froze with fear, there were bodies all around, they were all lying lifeless, not one of them made a sound.
Millions do it every day, without a second thought, it really only hits you, when, not if you’re caught.
Little did I realize then, my actions made them frown, instead of being their hero, I was looking on as a clown.
I knew I had to get away, or else I would be sunk, I would then be sent to jail, for driving while I was drunk.
I’m lucky I’m in prison now, but while I’m still alive, please listen to my plea to you, “Never Drink And Drive”
Driving whilst drinking, had never held any fears, I never gave it a second thought, that it could all end in tears.
But then the police approached me, I didn’t know what to say, they said I’d caused total carnage, for that there’ll be a price to pay.
CONGRATULATIONS GRADS!
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Alcohol and drinking – the facts Courtesy of Canadian Public Health Association
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Alcohol is a psychoactive drug. It affects your senses, thoughts, emotions and behaviour. In Canada, the most commonly used drug is alcohol. 80 per cent of the alcohol drunk by Canadians is in the form of beer. A standard drink contains 13.6 g of alcohol. Standard drinks are: - 355 ml (12 ounce) can of 5 per cent beer - 146 ml (5 ounce) glass of 10 to 12 per cent wine - 44 ml (1.5 ounce) of 40 per cent hard liquor or spirits All of the above standard drinks have the same amount of alcohol in them. Heavy drinking means you drink too much on one occasion or over a
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Experienced drivers are just as likely as novice drivers to get distracted behind the wheel.
long period of time. It can lead to liver, brain and nerve damage as well as alcohol addiction. Short-term heavy drinking is sometimes referred to as binge drinking. It is linked to alcohol poisoning, violent and non-violent injuries, and aggression. In a 2004 national survey, 1 in 3 Canadians reported experiencing harm in the past year because of someone else’s drinking. In Canada, half of all substance abuse treatment involves alcohol.
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Come see us for a good selection of
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Depending on the area and current laws, you are required to have a certain number of extinguishers on board. Any serious boater should sail with double the amount required, as extinguishers can empty quickly — some are used up in as few as five to thirty seconds. If you ever have to fight the beginnings of an on-board fire, be very cautious about opening or entering any enclosed spaces or cabins, as a sudden influx of fresh air can rekindle the flames. Plan an emergency exit, and if you have to abandon the boat, always put on a life vest and send a distress call beforehand.
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ly inspect gas lines, and never leave a heating device, even one powered by electricity, without supervision. Most pleasure boats are not equipped with smoke detectors. However, some insurance companies, marinas, and fire protection services have begun to require or strongly recommend smoke detectors in all boats with sleeping facilities. A second line of defence is to stow fire-fighting equipment in order to extinguish flames on board. The essentials are extinguishers, fire-retardant blankets, fire buckets, and pumps and hoses for larger vessels.
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Many people are surprised to learn that fires on pleasure boats are fairly common. Around the world, hundreds of watercraft catch fire and burn every year. That is why it makes sense to get informed and take precautions. The first line of defence against fire on a boat is prevention and good maintenance. Don’t keep oil-soaked rags, highly inflammable products, or charcoal briquettes on a boat, and be sure to check electrical connections on a regular basis. Ensure that storage batteries and electrical outlets are fixed permanently in place, careful-
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heavy traffic, and other natural hazards, such as the presence of tree stumps or rocks. Always have a first-aid kit on board as well as an approved portable fire extinguisher in order to be ready for any dangerous situation. Never forget that you have to share the water with swimmers, divers, windsurfers, and other boaters. Safety is the watchword when you’re out on the water.
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Are you impatiently waiting for clear, sunny days so you can make the most of your pleasure craft? But before embarking, be sure to go over the basic safety rules for enjoying an outing on the water — without making waves. Even though summer is the perfect occasion to relax on a river, lake, or ocean, one drink too many can quickly take you into troubled waters. Of course, this doesn’t just concern the person at the helm but also the passengers, as well as all the other boaters using the waterways. So it goes without saying that you should always remain alert and be prepared for any eventuality when you’re out on the water, just like when you’re on the road. Mixing alcohol and boating is a lot more dangerous than many people might think. The sun, the wind, the movement of the boat, and even tiredness can intensify the effect of alcohol, reduce fine motor skills, and affect the judgement of the person at the helm. Every area of the country has laws regulating the consumption and transportation of alcohol on a boat, so it is very important for all boaters to find out about these regulations from local authorities. Other factors can impede safe navigation, including poor visibility, wind, currents, speed,
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Waterways and alcohol don’t mix