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... METH news article Learn about Meth at Feb. 28 presentation A public presentation, "Meth: Be Concerned", will alert attendees to the real and present danger of Methamphetamines in Anoka County, Centennial School District, and cities in the district at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.<;28 in the Centennial Middle School Auditorium, 399 Elm Street,Lino Lakes. This program is a collaborative effort between the district and its five communities (Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington, and Lino Lakes). View a slide show on meth's impact on the user, family and community; learn about the drug's presence in our community and 10ca1law enforcement's experience and response; find out what to do next; and stop at exhibit tables to learn more. Jim Mulder can tell you about meth's devastating effects across Minnesota. As Executive Director ofthe Association of Minnesota Counties, he is driven to bring this tale of woe to all who will listen. Lino Lakes and Centennial Lakes police have tales to tell, examples of this drug and user paraphernalia. Come and hear from the experts - Sgt. Patrick Aldrich, Officer Dale Hager, Sgt. Kelly McCarthy and Sgt. Russell Blanck. Following a question and answer period, stop at an exhibit table to learn more from local police, fire department representatives and others. Methamphetamine use is serious business across Minnesota, in Anoka County, and in its communities. The February 28 presentation is an important first step in enhancing awareness among community leaders and the general public, as well as among school district staff members, teachers, and students. For more information, please contact the office ofthe Superintendent of Schools (telephone: 763-792-6010; e-mail: dhovhtva@isd12.com; or visit the Centennial web site at www.isd12.org). This presentation is the first in a series of joint initiatives by the cities and school district working together to serve apd improve its communities. METH brief Meth - Be Concerned A free public presentation will alert attendees to the real and present danger of Methamphetamines in Anoka County, Centennial School District, and its five cities at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28, in the Centennial Middle School Auditorium, 399 Elm Street, Lino Lakes. View a slide show on meth's impact on the user, family and community; learn about the drug's presence in our community and local law enforcement's experience and response; find out what to do next; and stop at exhibit tables to learn more. This presentation is the first in a series of joint initiatives by the cities and school district working together to serve and improve its communities. It is sponsored by the cities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington, and Lino Lakes; Police Departments of Lino Lakes, Centennial Lakes and Blaine, and the Centennial School District.