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Lighting a fire under drug collection Collecting for a drug disposal incinerator By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com
PRINCETON — The community organization firing up against drug abuse is now working to keep the fight’s flames lit. Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA) is raising money
to buy an incinerator, so the agency may continue to dispose of drugs in a safe and economical way. CPASA has been diligent in hosting its P2D2 program, which allows area residents to safely dispose of unused medications. Previously, all the collected drugs were sent to the state for disposal, however, the state is no longer accepting the drugs, said CPASA Director Dawn Conerton. “I think they were hoping that people
could sustain; they were hoping the program would continue and sustain, and that’s what we are trying to do with the incinerator — be able to continue on our program,” Conerton said. With that state decision, CPASA is working to buy its own incinerator, so it can safely dispose of the drugs the agency collects in Bureau and Putnam counties. Costing about $10,000, the drug disposal incinerator will require a community commitment in order to raise the nec-
essary funds for its purchase. However, Conerton is pushing CPASA forward with faith in both the cause and the community. The incinerator will allow for more collection boxes to be put out and more drugs disposed of on a regular basis, said Conerton. Collections for Bureau and Putnam counties are definite, she added, but CPASA is hoping to reach out to other
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Singing the summer camp song Summer camps and what they can do for your child By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com
While schools are out for the summer, many students are keeping occupied during break with a camp that fits their interests. Summer camps can be a great way to help students build meaningful relationships, work on teamwork skills, accept guidance and develop decision-making skills. Whether the camp teaches drama, art, nature or a favorite sport— the numerous benefits are sure to keep kids active, engaged and learning the foundational principals of life. Rachel Gorenz has been directing the children’s summer drama camp at Prairie Arts Center for 13 years. It’s something she’s got a passion for and looks forward to each year. Through the years, she’s seen a number of students benefit from her camp. “The kids who are shy and haven’t been exposed to this before — I see them come out of their shells, see them interact with the other kids and come to life on stage,” she said. “And the kids who do have an interest in it and maybe have done it before — it’s great to see them grow and their talents expand year-after-year.” At the summer drama camp, Gorenz tries to teach students a little bit of everything about the theater business. “They learn about costumes, makeup, performance and blocking, and a little bit of directing,” she said. Gorenz writes a play for the students to learn and perform during the camp. The campers are free to put their own personality into the show and even get to create the title of the play. Gorenz said she highly recommends sending students to a summer camp that fits their interest. “I think it benefited me a lot,” she said, referring to the camp she took growing up. “It’s valuable as far as teamwork, and I think it’s a great way to ensure they are not spending time indoors playing video games.”
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Discovering Art in the Park Princeton couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day to have Art in the Park. Soldiers and Sailors Park provided the perfect shady location for browsing colorful, handmade and local art. Jewelry, paintings, blown glass, guitars, wood carvings and knitwear were just a portion of what was available during the event Saturday, June 6. For more photos from the weekend, see Page 2.
Reliving the past at Covenant Children’s Home Alumni association helps people to connect, remember By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com
PRINCETON — Each year members of the Covenant Children’s Home Alumni Association get together to reconnect,
share old memories and continue lifelong friendships that started during their time at the home. The tradition started many years ago and continues today. A family picnic is held for all who worked, lived or volunteered at the home or who might have been close with someone connected to the home. The alumni association hosts the picnic every year on the last Sunday in June. This year’s picnic will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28.
Lisa Trodden-Donahue, president of the alumni association, said every year brings out a variety of different people. “We talk about the funny things, laugh, cry, look at old yearbooks,” she said. “It’s always great to see old friends. Some people haven’t changed as far as appearances; it’s like you recognize them right away,” Trodden-Donahue was a resident of the children’s home from September
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