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Lighting a fire under drug collection Collecting for a drug disposal incinerator By Zita Henneberry Shaw Media Service
PRINCETON — The community organization firing up against drug abuse is now work-
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,
ing 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
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 necessary 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 areas as well. “CPASA is not going anywhere,” said Conerton. The
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Reaching out with a helping hand
Putnam County Community Center’s newest face By Dave Cook
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STANDARD — Citizens of Putnam County will be seeing a new, enthusiastic face around the county and at the Putnam County Community Center in Standard. Tamara Beaber recently started as the center’s new outreach worker, but she’s been working towards this position for some time, as she recently received her bachelor’s degree in social work from Brescia University. Growing up in rural Princeton, she now lives in Spring Valley with her husband of 13 years and their son. “I go door-to-door or work off a list of the aging population within the county and introduce them to the center, go over the services we offer and connect them to services beneficial to them. I also do an assessment to make sure all of their needs are being met,” said Beaber. The center offers several different services and programs, including exercise classes, meals, health fairs, painting, music, cooking and more. “I really hope to pique people’s interest and bring them into the center to see all of the great opportunities we offer and how we can help them,” said Beaber. Beaber will soon start some monthly therapy groups focusing on different topics which will not only help the county’s aging citizens, but their caregivers as well.
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Ryan Seaworth of Princeton writes his name inside his hand tracing on a survivors’ banner at the Marshall-Putnam Relay for Life, which was Saturday at the Henry-Senachwine High School in Henry. Seaworth will complete his cancer treatment next month.
Small counties raise big money for fight against cancer Marshall-Putnam Relay for Life is a big success By Lori Boekeloo
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HENRY — The weather may have been dreary outside Saturday, June 13, at the Marshall-Putnam Relay for Life, but the interior of the Henry-Senachwine High School sported
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bright colors ... and the people there displayed hope. More than 65 corporate sponsors and numerous individuals joined together to make the American Cancer Society fundraiser a success. The event exceeded its goal of $84,000, with a total of $86,169 raised as of June 14. The teams held events throughout the year to raise money, and some even had ongoing fundraisers right at their campsites. There was an extensive silent auction and
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