| DRUG FREE CALENDAR PROJECT As many times as we tell our children "Don't do drugs", it is never as effective as hearing it from another kid. That is the whole idea behind our annual calendar project. As the children work on their posters in the classroom, they share their own personal message with each other. This "Just say no" message is then repeated 365 days a year in our calendar. All interested Shelby County 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are encouraged to participate in this project. Winners of the annual contest have their artwork featured in our most recent calendar. U.S. Savings Bonds are also awarded to the Grand Prize winner as well as 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes winners from each class. Contest guidelines and cutoff dates are sent to the principals of all areas schools at the beginning of the school year. An awards ceremony is held annually during Red Ribbon Week in October. A MESSAGE FROM THE PROSECUTOR
It has truly been a pleasure to serve as the Prosecuting Attorney for Shelby County for the past eight years. During that time I believe that we have made great strides in our battle against drug abuse here in our community. I must give credit for many of those gains to my many partners in that fight. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department, the Shelbyville Police Department, the Indiana State Police and departments from Morristown to St. Paul; they all do a great job. They are knowledgeable, professional and well trained. When you see one of these officers on the street, take the time to tell them “thank you” for all that they do.
In addition to law enforcement we have many other valuable partners, such as the Shelby County Drug Free Coalition, to name just one. The Drug Free Coalition plays a critical role in developing and coordinating our county’s long term intervention, treatment, prevention and enforcement strategy.
As a community, however, we will only be successful in our struggles against substance abuse if we come together as a community. We must all become partners in this effort. That is why I would like to take this opportunity to thank the over 650 children of Shelby County who have decided to partner with us in this project. Their knowledge, their understanding of the dangers associated with drug abuse, as well as their appreciation of the benefits of a drug free life style, will serve them well in the coming years. We, as a community, will reap the benefits. - R. Kent Apsley
You may click on each photograph below to see the artwork. (Opens in a new window) January 2008 
Taylor Batten Grade 8 Shelbyville Middle School | February 2008 
Kaitlyn Borowitz Second Prize Grade 5 Loper Elementary | March 2008 
Kylie Gahimer Third Prize Grade 5 Waldron Elementary | April 2008 
Allyssa Ortel Grade 7 Triton Middle School | May 2008 
Brittley Sanchez-Noble Grade 8 Shelbyville Middle School | June 2008 
Travis Whelen Grade 6 Waldron Jr/Sr High | July 2008 
Maggie Benson Grade 6 Waldron Jr/Sr High | August 2008 
Morgan Atwood Grade 6 Waldron Jr/Sr High | September 2008 
Genessa Rooks Grand Prize Winner Grade 8 Shelbyville Middle School | October 2008 
Cody Curry First Prize Grade 5 Hendricks Elementary | November 2008 
Evan Leggins Grade 7 Triton Middle School | December 2008 
Jordan Welty Grade 7 Triton Middle School | January 2009 
Lindsey Taylor Grade 8 Shelbyville Middle School | Drug Tip Hotline: 317-398-CALL 317-398-2255 |
To see information about the Drug-Free Calendar Contest, Click Here. To see the 2008 Drug-Free Calendar Contest Winners, Click Here. To see the 2007 Drug-Free Calendar Contest Winners, Click Here. To see the 2006 Drug-Free Calendar Contest Winners, Click Here. To see the 2005 Drug-Free Calendar Contest Winners, Click Here To see a copy of the most recent Contest Entry Guidelines, Click Here. | 
