 Red Ribbon Week is acknowledged this year, October 23rd through the 31st, and it's a week of celebration. It's a week where community educators, parents, organizations can reinforce the benefits of living a drug-free life. Each year, more than 80 million individuals participate in Red Ribbon Week, making it one of the largest drug prevention campaigns in the world. During Red Ribbon Week, community health educators are in the schools working with school personnel getting involved in some of their planned activities. For example, they're taking goggles that the youth can wear to experience the effects of alcohol, substance use, and see the impact that it has on their motor skills. We utilize evidence-based programs like Catch, which talks about the dangers of vaping and smoking for youth. Appalachian Wireless is making it so easy and affordable to stay connected to friends, family, and the world. With the Forward Pay Unlimited or Unlimited Plus plan, get $50 off any Forward Pay device. And don't forget, with Forward Pay, there are no credit checks or long-term contracts. It's Forward Pay on the region's premier network, Appalachian Wireless. We get you because we are you. We are Appalachian Wireless. Activation P required just kind of applied that point itself. The 2023 theme, Beacon to Your Mon, Live Jug Free, has inspired schools, communities, and organizations to embark on a variety of activities and initiatives. It's impactful to see some of the activities that are occurring throughout our county, you know, youth getting involved with their parents, their educators, organizations like the health department, having fun talking about peer pressure, working on peer pressure tactics, and just having fun and celebrating. Red Ribbon Week is not just any commemoration. It stands as a tribute to the late Drug Enforcement Administration agent Enrique Kiki Camarena. This courageous agent dedicated his life to combating the illegal drug trade in the United States. Tragically, Camarena lost his life while performing on duty. It's definitely a week where we talk to youth about living a drug-free life. Reporting from Mountain Top News, I'm Ethan Miller.