Two times each year the SACK Coalition and the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office participate in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Coborn’s Pharmacy in Mora. The most recent event was held on April 29th and just under 50 pounds of drugs were collected! Drugs collected from National Take Back Day […]
“Sticker Shock”, and annual activity held at Mora’s North Country Bottle Shop took place on Thursday, May 25th just ahead of Memorial Day festivities, graduations and other celebration as a reminder of the legal consequences of hosting or serving alcohol to minors. SACK Coalition members, Christine Sand, Sandy Juettner, and Brian Smith were on hand […]
With graduation approaching and summer weddings and other events imminent, its a good time to review our local Social Host Ordinance. Under Minnesota law, it is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 years to possess any alcoholic beverage with the intent to consume it at a place other than the household of […]
By Gemma Hartley – May 11, 2017 – unstuck.com How is it that some people try again and again, while others get perpetually stuck at the first roadblock? The difference is resilience — an adaptive trait that enables us to bounce back when faced with difficulties. Resilience doesn’t mean we escape feelings of pain and hardship, […]
Jamie Nabozny grew up in Ashland, WI. He was an average kid, living in a rural area, had a supportive family system and enjoyed going to school. Unfortunately, his life changed drastically when he was targeted in middle school for being openly gay. Jamie endured years of traumatic verbal and physical bullying from his peers. […]
High school proms can extremely expensive affairs after adding up prom tickets, dresses, tuxedos, limos, dining, flowers, special hair-dos and manicures. However, it’s the risky behaviors often associated with prom that can be the most costly. Engaging in a honest and open conversation with your teen before prom! Teens put lots of thought into their outfits and […]