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<br />. ~ Mounds View <br />. /~ I G H S C H 0 0 L <br />Mourlds View Public Schools <br /> <br />JulieWikelius <br />Princi1xi! <br /> <br />Mark Tateosian <br /> <br />Robert Madison <br /> <br />As.mciatcPrillCijJaJ <br /> <br />Acril'itiesDire.:tor <br /> <br />April 14,2005 <br /> <br />Dear Arden Hills City Council: <br /> <br />I am writing in support of tobacco-free parks and recreational areas in the city of Arden <br />Hills. A tobacco-free policy sends a clear message that we care about the health of the <br />community, especially our youth. <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />Mounds View High School is in close proximity to many Arden Hills parks. Many of <br />our students and families live in Arden Hills and use these parks. Since our school <br />district already prohibits tobacco use at our buildings and grounds, including the athletic <br />fields and grounds, a city-wide policy will create a consistent tobacco- free policy for all <br />public facilities in our community and send a clear message to our youth. Tobacco use <br />not only exposes participants and spectators to the harmful effects of secondhand smoke, <br />but it is also a nuisance and safety concern. We strive to teach our students the value of a <br />clean, healthy community by not littering, and the tobacco free policy will help reduce <br />litter and supP0l1 the healthy message that we teach. Tobacco use in a park setting also <br />sends a negative message to our youth that tobacco use is an acceptable behavior within <br />our community. <br /> <br />I support the PACT students and encourage you to prohibit tobacco use at all city-owned <br />parks and recreation facilities. <br /> <br />Thank you for considering a tobacco-free policy. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />~W~ke~CC-G~ <br /> <br />Principal <br />Mounds View High School <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />1900 Lake Valentine R08d . Arden Hills, MN .15112.2899.651-633-4031 phone _ 651-639-6063 fax _ W\vw.moundsviewschools.org/moundsview <br />