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Community members from the Semiahmoo Peninsula are banding together Nov. 2 to address the issues of gangs and drugs and the effect on youth at a public forum. The free presentation will be held at Emmanuel Covenant Church and will feature the Odd Squad Production Society – a charitable organization comprisContributed photo ing current and retired Members of The Odd Squad will speak at the South Surrey forum. police officers who speak to Wright aims to help others navi- were in right away because they youth on their gate the twist and turns of recov- realized this is a serious need,” he said. “I want people to leave this e x p e r i e n c e ery support. “One of the reasons I had come not only educated about the drug with drugs, gangs and into contact with Fraser Health situation, but how to seek help if was through a family issue. We you need help and where to go to other issues. O r g a n i z e r stumbled through that in the ini- seek that help. “I don’t want people to just leave David Wright, tial stages. I feel that it would David Wright a former offi- be great to educate other parents thinking that was a great presenorganizer cer with the so they don’t have to fumble as tation by the Odd Squad, I want them to know there is help availV a n c o u v e r much,” he explained. The Langley resident noted that able here in their community.” Police Department, said having The forum will begin at 2 p.m. people who “walked the beat” in since word spread about the open For more information, contact places like Vancouver’s Skid Row house, he has received positive the church, 17029 16 Ave., at 604come to speak at the forum may feedback from the community. “When I started connecting 535-0748 or visit www.emmanuelhelp stave off youth from a life of with the different groups, they covenant.ca/harshrealities addiction and crime. “I just felt that it was a really good fit for our community,” he said, referencing the gang-related shooting of Craig Widdifield in a Morgan Crossing parking lot last April as one of the catalysts for organizing the forum. Any Medium “Living in an affluent or Large Pizza community, sometimes it’s hard to face the reality (ON DELIVERY OR PICKUP) Please present this coupon at time of purchase. Only 1 coupon per order. of what’s going on.” Coupon not valid with any other promotions. Expires Oct. 31, 2013 As both an officer and a parent, Wright knows firsthand the difficulties in finding support serDELRIOS vices for someone who is struggling with addiction. With representatives The new fresh look of from Fraser Health, 604 536-2544 DELRIOS MindCheck, Luke 15 1669 - 128th St. Ocean Park House, Youth Detox and in Ocean Park Launching Pad all to be OPEN DAILY FROM 11AM You have to see it to believe it! in attendance at the event,
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