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Paul W. Brown, Editor.

GUESTS: Brent Brigman, guest and son of Dean Brigman. Sandy Woodson and Sarah Blake of Youth Leadership Reno County, guests of the club.

FINES: The Big Hatters were in charge of the meeting so Brad TUITs Daddy Thompson was Sgt. at Arms and his Assistant was Stan Marvin Macgirvin. Ward D. was fined for having his money out and

leaving a concrete brace at Als house. Jerry R. was fined for putting his pin on. Dean B. was fined for excessive crude oil prices. Terry B. was fined for arguing with the Sgts. Mark T. was fined for interrupting the Sgts., then Doc, Bill L. and Tony P. were fined for sitting with him. Guy was fined for no Big Hat and no name tag. Yours truly was fined for being the only past President without a Big Hat (an outrageous lie!). Pam was fined for extra money on the table. Darrin W. was fined for the stock market being down. Gene H. was fined for being squeaky clean. Steve C. had to buy the key to his own warehouse. Everybody else had to pay for not having a Big Hat, if they had not already been fined.

TUIT REPORT: Don Grossardt fined Al S., Curtis M. and Eric S. for not asking about the TUIT in their e-mails to him. Preston did ask twice. Donny G. passed the TUIT to new member, Jerry Regier.

PROGRAM: Sandy Woodson and Sarah Blake were our guest speakers on the topic of Youth Leadership Reno County. The program is modeled after the adult program, Leadership Reno County.

Seventh and Eighth graders from six school districts and Trinity are trained in leadership skills and prevention during six scheduled sessions. Some of the themes for the sessions included: social services and education, agriculture, drug and alcohol awareness and prevention, city-county government day and communication skills.

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

INSTALLATION BANQUET: Expect a report at the next breakfast on the installation of the new officers.

PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING: June 6, 2008 at 6:30 A.M. Hutchinson Town Club.

CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER, June 21, 2008, 7:00-11:00 P.M., HUTCHINSON TOWN CLUB.

We are still in need of another 5 people to help with this project. Please contact Jay Pitzer to volunteer.

The Reno County Young Professionals will be a fun group to entertain.

50/50 POT WINNER: $28.00-Rick Mitchell.

NEWSLETTER WINNER: No drawing due to time constraints. It is only five dollars, but the repeated question is How many people appear in the Presidents picture on the Hutchinson AMBUCS website?

And finally, if you are reading this newsletter at this late date and time, YOU NEED TO GET A LIFE!

Paul W. Brown, Editor.

GUESTS: Cheryl Goodell, former member and guest of Brad Thompson. Steve Hendrickson-brother and guest of Randy Hendrickson. Colby Davis, son and guest of Ward Davis. Dave Duncan, Titus Transportation, guest of Kip Hildebrand. Jerry Regier, guest of Dean Brigman.

FINES: Sgt. Ward took the field for the last time this AMBUC year with Assistant Sgt. Colby Davis.

Colby decided that everyone would be fined; and we were!

TUIT REPORT: Guy Gann almost had the TUIT for an additional week, but managed to rid himself of the nuisance despite being rung out. Randy Henderson was not present to be fined. However, Al S. and Jeff B. were available for the penalty of not asking. The TUIT was promptly given to our foreman of finances, Don Grossardt.

PROGRAM: Randy Hendrickson introduced Daran Slack of Image Recovery Associates as our guest speaker. Daran and Michelle Slack recently became members of the club. They operate a family business involved in the collection industry. Image Recovery Associates collects both contingency accounts and owned portfolios. Recovering these accounts lowers interest rates and helps all consumers.

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ICE CREAM BOOTH COMMITTEE MEETING: May 30, 2008 at 6:15 A.M., Hutchinson Town Club.

BIG HATTERS MEETING: May 30, 2008. The Big Hatters are in charge of the final breakfast of the AMBUC year. The guest speaker will be Sandy Woodson, lead facilitator for Youth Leadership Reno County. Big Hatters be in attendance with your Big Hat or be prepared to pay!

INSTALLATION BANQUET: May 30, 2008 at 6:30 P.M., Downtown Samplers Restaurant. Celebrate the successful AMBUC year with your fellow AMBUCS; and help swear in the new officers.

$20.00 per person. Bring your own beverage.

NEW MEMBERS: Jerry Regier and Dave Duncan were installed as new members by President Bob Bush. Please welcome them!

CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER, JUNE 21, 2008, 7:00-11:00 P.M., HUTCHINSON TOWN CLUB.

If you are available to help, please contact Jay Pitzer to volunteer. Its not work, its fun. Raise money for our charities and make contacts for future members.

50/50 POT WINNER: Scott Potucek-$32.00. (2 out of 3 weeks!)

NEWSLETTER WINNER: Jay Pitzer-$10.00. (Five dollars next meeting).

NEWSLETTER QUESTION: How many people appear in the Presidents picture on the Hutchinson AMBUCS website?

Paul W. Brown-Editor.

In lieu of the report on fines and the TUIT, we are taking this opportunity to ask the membership for its assistance in producing the weekly newsletter. The newsletter format is as follows: GUESTS, FINES, TUIT REPORT, PROGRAM, CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS, 50/50 POT and NEWSLETTER QUESTION. The newsletter is usually limited to one 8-1/2 X 11 page using Microsoft Word. Literary genius is not required (although I, of course, have it!). The Word document is then posted to the website; and the website is definitely user friendly. We did not have a sufficient number of newsletter editors for 2007-2008 so the need for editors in the upcoming AMBUC year is even greater. Please consider volunteering to help as an editor; and contact Duke Wiggins to do so. (Until we have sufficient volunteers for the newsletter, the FINES and TUIT REPORT will continue to SLEEP WITH THE FISHES!)

TUIT: By the way, Bob Bush gave the TUIT to Guy Gann.

PROGRAM: The membership received a legislative update from fellow AMBUC and State Representative for the 101st District, Mark Treaster. While coal fired utility plants left a cloud over the 2008 legislative session, there were still 157 bills approved by the House and Senate. Some of the topics of the new laws included: expansion of health care, campaign reform, closing of corporate tax loopholes, Cessna bonding, funeral picketing ban and increasing voting sites. If you have questions regarding new legislation or other matters that should be addressed by the Kansas legislature, contact Mark at treaster@house.state.ks.us. We appreciate the public service that Mark Treaster provides in Topeka on behalf of Reno County residents.

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

INSTALLATION BANQUET: MAY 30, 2008 at 6:30 P.M., Samplers Restaurant

$20.00 per person. Please make your reservations with Scott Potucek by signing the sheet or e-mailing him. The new officers and board members will be sworn in; and the current officers will be celebrating a successful AMBUC year!

MAIN STREET HOPS: $17,000.00 was raised for TECH with the Brewmasters Dinner and downtown beer sampling event. Thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors.

ICE CREAM BOOTH COMMITTEE MEETING: May 30, 2008, 6:15 A.M. Hutchinson Town Club.

BIG HATTERS: May 30, 2008. Wear your Big Hat because you are in charge of the meeting!

COMMITTEE PREFERENCE SHEETS: Please select the committee of your choice and return this document to Al Strecker. The Program Committee, in particular, could use some volunteers.

JUNE 21, 2008: Casino Night at the Hutchinson Town Club, 7:00-11:00 P.M.

Are you available to help with this fundraiser? Not only would this be an opportunity to raise money for more AMTRYKES, but Reno County Young Professionals could be recruited as members for the Hutchinson AMBUCS.

50/50 POT WINNER: guest-$29.00.

NEWSLETTER WINNER: None. ($10.00-next meeting).

NEWSLETTER QUESTION: Since it was not previously answered, according to the most recent AMBUCS magazine on page 7,who are the newest members of our club?

Paul W. Brown-Editor.

GUESTS: Keith and Stephanie Guthrie-Sundance Farms. Daran and Michelle Slack-Image Recovery Associates. Dave Duncan-Titus Transportation.

FINES: Sgt. Ward and Preston were on duty. President Bob was fined for starting the meeting late and for an advertising tax. Don G. received a membership renewal fee. Al S. was fined for the installation banquet. Tom H. was fined for web advertising. Then all the members were fined for not being chamber ambassadors.

TUIT REPORT: Tom Stanton was unable to collect any fines since he never sees any law-abiding citizens. The TUIT was then passed to President Bush (as in Bob!).

PROGRAM: Keith and Stephanie Guthrie of Sundance Farms provided details on their operation that offers equestrian opportunities to persons with disabilities. Sundance Farms is a 501(c)(3) organization located between Halstead and Tobacco Roads and 108th Avenue. Some of their activities include: ponies for a childs last wish, carriage driving for the disabled, handicapped accessible wagon rides and little horses for big therapy.

CLUB ANOUNCEMENTS:

ELECTION CANDIDATES: President-Al Strecker. Scott Potucek-1st Vice-President. Rick Mitchell-2nd Vice-President. Don Grossardt-Treasurer. Curtis Mitchell-Secretary.

John Knipp-Sgt. at Arms. Directors: Randy Henderson, Eric Steinle, Brenda Janda and Peggy McConnaughy. 2 year Directors: Duke Wiggins, Pam Brooks, Preston Clark and Jeff Brewer.

DONATIONS: Reno Youth Leadership Organization-up to$1,000.00. Amtryke for Shawn Castor-4 year old. Two of our sponsored applicants received National Ambucs scholarships.

Pat Fallon received a star for his Big Hat for bringing in a new member.

INSTALLATION BANQUET: May 30, 2008 at 6:30 P.M. Samplers Restaurant.

50/50 POT WINNER: Scott Potucek-$22.00.

NEWSLETTER WINNER: No. (Randy Hendrickson couldnt answer. $10.00 next time).

Paul W. Brown-Editor

GUESTS: Daran & Michelle Slack-guests of the club because we did not see Randy Hendrickson. Ron Pfister and Larry Wagerle-guests of Jim Shaw. Carlos Palma of ALCOA-guest of Guy Gann. Jeff Adams of Hutchinson Community College-guest of Jay Pitzer. Craig Bishop of Titus Transportation-guest of Kip Hildebrand. Pete Peterson, Anheuser-Busch hitch supervisor and Virgil McDonald, Anheuser-Busch brewmaster-guests of President Bob Bush.

FINES: Sgt. Ward Davis and his assistant, Dennis Reiser, were prepared to make up for last weeks shortcomings. Curtis M. was fined for the biscuit on his chin. Steve C. was fined for a nametag needed by another member. Dave Burton was fined for his ringing phone during the meeting and taking the sales call. (Then Dave paid double since it was his first official fine as a new member! Dave, Dave, Dave, the stupid tax so soon? Experienced members need to take Dave aside and explain!) Al S., Jim K. and Duke W. were fined for not being able to spell Sergeant. Curtis M. succeeded in spelling Sgt. The membership was then fined for all those AMBUCS who did not help with the t-shirt inventory.

TUIT REPORT: The TUIT is still marooned on the 5th floor of the Reno County Courthouse with Tom Stanton.

PROGRAM: Al Strecker introduced Pete Peterson, Anheuser-Busch hitch supervisor, as our guest speaker. Of course, this means the Budweiser Clydesdales are in town. Augustus Busch, Jr. bought the Clydesdales and wagon for his father as a gift to celebrate the end of Prohibition in 1933. The Clydesdales and wagon were used to deliver a case of beer to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and to the ex-governor of New York who was instrumental in ending Prohibition. Currently, Anheuser-Busch is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Clydesdales. The eight-horse hitch and wagon are in Hutchinson as a part of Main Street Hops and Cinco De Mayo. Three semi-tractor trailer rigs and a 7-man crew accompany the Clydesdales as they travel across the country. Clydesdales are draft horses that average 2000 lbs. and a height well above even Brad Thompsons coconut. The Budweiser Clydesdales teams are maintained at ten locations around the United States and average 320 days per year on the road.

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

INSTALLATION BANQUET: MAY 30, 2008 AT 6:30 P.M.-SAMPLERS RESTAURANT. $20.00 per person. Sign up at the next breakfast.

2008 AMBUCS NATIONAL CONVENTION, JULY 16-19, ROGERS, ARK. The early registration discount has been extended. Register now at http://www.ambucs.org/.

50/50 POT WINNER: $33.00-Brenda Janda (twice in 3 weeks!).

NEWSLETTER WINNER: Ward Davis-$10.00 ($5.00 next meeting).

NEWSLETTER QUESTION: According to the most recent AMBUCS magazine on page 7, who are the newest members of our club (name one)?

Paul W. Brown, Editor.

GUESTS: District Governor 5-D, John Reynolds. Diane Caton and Chelsea Barker of YouthFriends-guests of Tom Stanton.

FINES: Sgt. Ward Davis was seeking a number of AMBUCS who were missing so the list is short. Steve C. was fined for talking to Steinle. Tom Stanton was fined for talking on the radio and not mentioning AMBUCS. Stan M. and Jay P. were fined for ignoring the Sgt. Duke was fined for being the newsletter editor for next year.

TUIT REPORT: Darren Wicks paid for not having the TUIT in church. Darren then fined the following AMBUCS for not asking about the TUIT at the Chamber breakfast: John K. (he gave Darren the TUIT!) and Pat F. Ward D. paid for not asking at Dillons and over the weekend. Tom Stanton is now the proud holder of the TUIT (it was left for him while he was out of the room).

PROGRAM: Tom Stanton introduced Diane Caton and Chelsea Barker of YouthFriends as our program. YouthFriends connects young people, ages 5-18, with caring adult volunteers in school. Mentoring services are offered to the children through programs such as Read With Me, Classroom Match and Breakfast or Lunch Buddy. The needs of area children are obvious when you consider the following: 1. 50% of young males come from single parent households without a male role model, 2. 56% of children in Hutchinson Public Schools qualify for free or reduced cost meals and 3. many 5th graders cannot read at grade level. Volunteers are always welcome. If you can spare a couple of hours a week, please make an investment in the life of a child. YouthFriends phone no.: 620-665-4418.

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MAIN STREET HOPS: May 2, 2008. Remember this fundraiser for TECH. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are not available at the door. Contact Marci Kaufman at TECH for tickets.

INSTALLATION BANQUET: May 30, 2008 at Samplers Restaurant. Reserve the date and look for additional details in future newsletters.

50/50 Pot Winner: Ward Davis-$21.00 (donated to YouthFriends, thank you Ward!)

Newsletter Winner: None. John Knipp had left. ($10.00 next week.)

Newsletter Question: Since the question was not asked or answered last week, we are repeating the question for this week. According to the National AMBUCS website, what hotel is hosting the 2008 AMBUCS National Convention in Rogers, Ark.?

April 18, 2008: Paul W. Brown, Editor.

GUESTS: Daran & Michelle Slack, Image Recovery Associates-guests of Randy Hendrickson. Det. Sheldon Stewart, Reno County Sheriffs Office-guest of Randy Henderson.

FINES: Ridin the range on this date were Sgt. Ward and his new assistant Curtis Mitchell. Doug F. was fined for talking during the Sgt.s time. Rick M. was fined for being late. Yours truly was fined for being late and being Eric. Dennis was fined for no picture on the website. Al S. was fined for not having those pictures on the website. Duke W. was fined for confusion. Jim S. was fined for not knowing the name of our two membership drives. Randy Hendrickson was fined for winning the 50/50 pot the prior week. Randy Henderson was fined for the mojo he brings his team during the NJCAA national tournament.

TUIT REPORT: John Knipp was the holder of the circular nuisance on this occasion. The following persons did not ask: Pam B. (at bank twice), Bob B. (e-mailed twice), Mark C., Ward D., Doyle E., Pat F., Guy G., Steve H., Randy Hendrickson, Jim K., Rick M., Al S., and Darren W. Darren Wicks is now the proud holder of the TUIT.

PROGRAM: Sheriff Randy Henderson introduced Det. Sheldon Stewart as our guest speaker. Det. Stewart leads the computer crimes unit for the Reno County Sheriffs Office. The unit provides forensic examination of computers and is trained for the detection of online predators. Age appropriate computer presentations are available for school, church and other organizations that demonstrate the dangers which exist on the internet and are aimed at children and youth. Contact Det. Stewart to schedule a session; and monitor the activities of your children on the computer.

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Great Plains Regional Conference: April 25-26, 2008, Edmond, OK. President Bob Bush and 1st Vice-President Al Strecker will be attending this event. Look for a report on the officer training sessions when they return.

2008 AMBUCS NATIONAL CONVENTION: JULY 16-19, ROGERS, ARK. Go to http://www.ambucs.org/ to register for this years convention. No airfare is necessary, the convention is easily within driving distance!

MAIN STREET HOPS: May 2, 2008.

50/50 Pot Winner: Brenda Janda-$30.00.

Newsletter Winner: Ward Davis-$25.00 (back to $5.00 next week).

Newsletter Question: According to the national AMBUCS website, what hotel is hosting the 2008 AMBUCS National Convention in Rogers, Ark.?

April 11, 2008: Paul W. Brown, Editor.

GUESTS: Ron Kelley, Sarahs Catholic Book Store-guest of Ward Davis. Daran & Michelle Slack, Image Recovery Associates, LLC-guests of Randy Hendrickson. Former AMBUC, Linn Stevens, was present with his granddaughter, Abby Guhl.

FINES: The designated money-grubbers, Sgt. Ward and Asst. Preston, were victimizing their fellow AMBUCS, as usual! Dennis R. was fined for being late to the board meeting. Jim K. was fined for being late to breakfast. Dan P., Steve C., Brad T. and yours truly were fined for eating in front of the guests (who were late!). Lee G. received the mystery fine. Wards wife found a summons on her door that belonged at another address. Sgt. Ward used this opportunity to fine those remotely associated with it, to-wit: Bob B. (city councilman), Pat F. and John K. (bankers) and yours truly (attorney). Rick M. was fined for saying he was going to hide at the big table from the Sgt. (while Preston was sitting there). Jim S. and Steve H. were fined for being KU fans (National Championships cost real money, ask the alumni association!).

TUIT REPORT: Dean Brigman possessed the TUIT for the week. Those not asking are as follows: Randy Hendrickson when he called, Bob B. at the beginning of the meeting, Terry B. on Sunday morning and Ward D. who gave Dean the TUIT. The TUIT was then entrusted to John Knipp.

PROGRAM: Ron Kelley was our guest speaker representing the Mayors Task Force on the Wiley building. The Task Force will hold a series of public meetings to obtain the input of Hutchinson citizens on the prospect of acquiring the Wiley Building for public purposes such as a new city hall. The Wiley building has long been a part of the downtown skyline and occupies a prominent location at 1st & Main. The Wiley building also shares its upper floors with The Fox Theatre. Currently, the Wiley building has no central heating system, inadequate fire protection for all floors and few tenants. If you wish to participate in the discussion, attend the public meetings and notify your city council representative of your preference prior to the first Tuesday in July.

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

April 18, 2008 at 6:15 P.M.: Membership Committee Meeting, Hutchinson Town Club.

April 18, 2008 at 6:30 P.M.: T-Shirt Committee Meeting, Hutchinson Town Club.

MAIN STREET HOPS, May 2, 2008: If you can assist with this fundraiser for TECH, please contact Marci Kaufman.

BRANDING PIN: Lee Gleason was awarded his branding pin for bringing Amy Chambers in as a new member.

50/50 Pot Winner: $25.00-Randy Hendrickson.

Newsletter Winner: None. (It would have been Lee Gleason, but noooo!). $25.00 next week!

Newsletter Question: According to the AMBUC website, who is chairman of the newsletter committee?

April 4, 2008: Paul W. Brown, Editor

GUESTS: Darein and Michelle Slack of Hutchinson-guests of Randy Hendrickson. Bruce Lawrence of Lawrence Auto-guest of Greg West.

FINES: Sgt. Ward and his assistant Al Turncoat Strecker were on patrol. Al was donning his KU attire in public since they had made the Final Four (K-State alums take note!). Doug F. was fined for leaving his printing order in the parking lot. President Bob was fined for embarrassing Greg W. during the guest introductions (as if thats possible!). The following AMBUCS were fined for not offering to sell 50/50 tickets in Tony P.s absence: Rick M, Dan P., Guy G., Pat F. Tom H., Steve C. and Jeff B. Tom H. was also fined for not paying attention. Dan P. was fined for an advertising tax since he was the program.

TUIT REPORT: Larry Sloan is still recovering from surgery, but did manage to pass on the TUIT. Unfortunately, he passed the TUIT on to the Sgt. at Arms. Steve H. and Ward D. were fined for not asking Larry. Jay P. was fined for not asking Ward. Randy Hendrickson was fined for not asking Ward.

Brad Thompson was fined for not asking Ward about the TUIT while he poured concrete. And when he had the opportunity to return the TUIT to its Daddy, he erred and gave it to Dean Brigman.

PROGRAM: Dean Brigman introduced Dan Power of Edward Jones as our program. With recent stock market fluctuations and fears of a recession, Dan was present to address those concerns. Dan reviewed the history of the market as it endured Black Monday on Oct. 19, 1987, the Asian currency crisis of 1997, the dot.com bubble burst and 9-11-01 attacks. Despite these setbacks, the U.S. economy has been growing 92% of the time since 1982. While individual segments of the market experience downturns, the stock market overall continues to grow for the long term. Therefore, Dan says: Dont fear the bear. Dont panic during market declines. Focus on what you can control. 1. Keep a long-term perspective when investing. 2. Invest in quality stocks. 3. Diversify your stock portfolio. This is not a quote, but seek professional advice from an investment representative.

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

BOARD MEETING: 04-11-08 at 6:15 A.M., Hutchinson Town Club.

MAIN STREET HOPS: Friday, May 2, 2008. Volunteers are still needed. Contact Marci Kauffman at TECH, Inc., if you can help.

DEADLINE: April 15, 2008 for AMBUCS National Scholarships.

T-SHIRTS: See Dennis Reiser to purchase T-shirts for $5.00 per shirt.

50/50 Pot Winner: Duke Wiggins-$27.00. Newsletter: No winner. (Dwight Wiehl couldnt answer.)

NEWSLETTER QUESTION: According to the Home Page of the AMBUCS Website, what is the date of our next meeting?

March 28, 2008 – Steve Conard, Editor

GUESTS: Rick Kraus, Director of Human Resources, U.S.D. 308, a guest of Al Strecker. Sondra Borth, Communities that Care, our guest speaker.

FINES: Ward Davis and Randall Haltom were our Sgt.At-Arms. Dennis Reiser was fined for being late. Officer of the court, Paul Brown, was fined for lying that Eric was late, when he wasnt. Greg West was fined a belated fine for No listing in the Chambers Ag Week Ad. Duke Wiggins, Randy Hendricks and Dan Power were fined an Ad Tax for their companies participation in the Reno County Job Fair. Duke Wiggins was fined for his first two t-shirts that he printed not working well (he blamed the equipment). Jeff Brewer was fined for printing a T-shirt upside down (thus joining the Duke Wiggins Club). This was followed by Jeff removing his outer shirt to reveal the shirt that he had printed upside down which was followed by Duke Wiggins removing his outer shirt to reveal one of his upside down t-shirts. It was such a touching father and son moment to be had by all. Sigh

TUIT REPORT: Larry Sloan was still home recovering from surgery and hopefully he hasnt lost the TUIT after 3 + weeks. Please drop him a card or call but be sure to ask about the TUIT.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: David Burton, Director of Sports Medicine Services and Certified Athletic Trainer for Pinnacle Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, PA was sworn in as our newest member sponsored by Pat Fallon. Welcome to our club David!

Special THANKS to Dennis Reiser for chairing this years NJCAA tournament committee.

CALENDAR: April 26-27 Regional Conference in Edmond, OK

May 2 20th Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser, Salina, KS

May 2 Main Street Hops for T.E.C.H., Hutchinson, KS

May 10 Gun Show fundraiser, Salina, KS

July 16-19 National AMBUCS Conference, Rogers, AR

September 26-27 Regional Convention, Salina, KS (Roaring Twenties Theme)

PROGRAM: Tom Stanton introduced Sondra Borth, with Communities that Care. The Communities that Care program began with a grant five years ago in Hutchinson from the University of Washington. Hutchinson was one of only 12 cities in the test study. The CTC program brings concerned parents and community leaders together to help prevent the use of drugs through positive activities and information. The program focuses on being proactive to the risk factors rather than reactive to the problems. A change in prevention strategies is now used because the old scare tactics do not work with todays kids. Another change was to not educate the kids on drugs and their effects because the kids were learning new drug information that they didnt even know. Preliminary results are just now coming in from the 12 communities participating in the CTC program which shows less drug and alcohol use in those communities participating in the program. Sondra also told us about a new computer program available called Parenting Wisely that parents and their children can complete together on their home computer. There is still a continued need for adults who are willing to spend 1 hour reading to children in area schools. Sondra also handed out a flyer about A Dose of Prevention a free dinner/seminar that will be held Tuesday, April 8 at HCC Shears Technology Center for concerned parents and community leaders about medicine abuse by teens. Call Sondra at 665-4419 for more information or to RSVP for the seminar. You can also reach her at her office at Lincoln Elementary School.

50/50 POT: Steve Conard won $24. Wow2 weeks in a row!!

NEWSLETTER: Jim Seitnater didnt read his newsletter so the pot increases to $15. AMBUCS is dedicated to Creating Mobility and Independence for People with Disabilities.