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.~ ~ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1990 Chairman.Cole introduced Ms Norma Gardner, Chairman of the SpecialProjects Committee. .Ms. Gardner reviewed the accomplishments of the Special Projects Committee,.among which were the publication of a Drug Task Force Brochure and the publication of the first newsletter of the Task Force. Future projects for the Committee include: (1) work with local libraries in reviewing, expanding or providing prevention literature; (2). develop a resource of individuals or businesses who will provide weekly advertisements specific to prevention in the local newspaper; (3) distribute prevention posters to local businesses for display; (4) establish a group to work with the Commonwealth Attorney's Office where pictures of convicted drug dealers would be displayed for youth awareness; (5) establish a group which would find land to be donated for the purpose of building a permanent billboard to be used for prevention purposes; (6) develop and implement a process where anonymous citizen reporting of illegal drug activities can occur; (7) gather information specific to activities and projects related to drug prevention that are currently being supported or accomplished by local groups and organizations; (8) assist WesAshley of the Henry County Sheriff's Department with a spring basketball camp for the youth of the community; and (9) establish and implement a yearly sports camp with professional participation. Chairman Cole introduced Mr. Ralph Lester, Chairman of the Finance Committee. Mr. Lester said that 60 contributors have contributed nearly $50,000 to the Task Force ( including $20,000 from the City and County) . Mr. Lester recognized the special accomplishments in 'this area by Committee member Edward Gravely.. Chairman Cole concluded by stating that the drug problem may be too big for the Task Force. Chairman Cole said that if the'Community is to win the fight against drugs, it must involve everyone. He said that he felt the war on