Submitted by Georgeana Cook

Coordinator of the Lopez Island Prevention Coalition

Working to Eliminating Meth on Lopez on Thursday, Nov. 12, Woodmen Hall at 7 – 8:30 p.m.

I am not sure where to start in picking up the pieces. So I’m going to just start and trust that we can put things back in place.

Two months ago we were on track with lots of great ideas and organized momentum to eliminate meth from our community.

With my husband’s heart attack and the passing of my father, I have been absent in keeping these meetings going and for that I apologize.

With the holiday season soon upon us it would be easy to just say, “Let’s wait until after the first of the year,” but I think it would be wise to meet one more time this year and regroup.

Remember there will be stops and starts to this process, we cannot be discourage or think that we are not making a difference – I believe that in a year from now – we will see major changes in our community. And we will have impacted the level of meth in our community.

The meeting on the 12th will bring us closer to a clear vision of where we want to start in January and what can be accomplished over the next year.

Plus there are some decisions that need to be made – such as the signs along the side of the roads, T-shirts, posters and etc.

Thank you for your work and your patience.