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Part three of a series
Drug abuse has
trickle down effects
BY BRAD DEVEREAUX
Oftentimes, stories of
prescription drug abuse
are stories of teenagers or
adults developing an ad-
diction to medication after
using the drugs recreation-
ally or following a surgery.
While not many kids be-
gin using drugs in middle
school, family members
with drug problems can
have a negative impact on
children and adolescents.
Parents and other fam-
ily members who are drug
abusers can create a ripple
effect of consequences for
others close to them, which
unfortunately sometimes
include young children, ac-
cording to Lovell Middle
School counselor RJ May.
May said he sometimes
hears about prescription
drug abuse from LMS stu-
dents, typically age 11-15.
He said it is rare that they
are abusing the drugs them-
selves, but rather feeling
the ripple effects of a family
member who is hooked.
"They come in with in-
securities because their
parents are abusers," May
said, adding that the home
life can also include physi-
cal abuse that the child has
to witness.
"If they have a parent
who is an abuser, all they're
thinking about is where to
get that next fix," May said.
"The kid can get left out."
Other students have
reported to May that they
have to hide their own pre-
scriptions, like Ritalin, for
example, so that a family
member doesn't take the
pills for their own recre-
ational use.
"That's stressful for a
kid," he said.
May said he makes it
clear to students that he
isn't there to get anyone in
trouble, but just to be some-
one for students to talk to.
"Sometimes they don't
want to talk," he said.
"Sometimes you just try to
be a friend and try to con-
nect as much as possible."
He said the counsel-
ors at the high school and
middle school practice the
same thing, and don't force
students to tell them any-
thing. If a student tells May
something that must be re-
ported to law enforcement,
he talks to student resource
officer Randy Davis, who
works for the Lovell Police
Department but spends
much of his time in the
schools.
Even though not many
middle schoolers are trying
drugs now, they could be in-
fluenced by their parents to
try them later in life, May
said. Because kids often
look up to their parents,
there's a chance they could
follow in their drug abuse
footsteps. Also, parents de-
prive children of a decent
role model when abusing
drugs, May said.
"That's the part that
ticks me off," he said. "It's
hard to learn without some-
one there to help you."
He said the situation
is summed up by a ques-
tion asked by colleague Ray
Candaleria, "How can you
teach these kids in a forest
fire?"
May said he sometimes
hears of a former student
of his who develops a drug
problem in high school or
as an adult. He said he
wishes he could have done
something to stop that pro-
gression early, like when
the student was in middle
school.
To be proactive about
stopping substance abuse
early, May shows each stu-
dent a video twice a year in
class about the dangers of
drugs and alcohol.
May said his door is al-
ways open for students to
come in for a one-on-one
and he also receives refer-
rals of kids to speak to from
teachers, coaches, parents
or community members.
Unfortunately, in some cas-
es when a parent requests
that May stop speaking to
their child, he has to com-
ply.
May said maybe only
3 percent of the issues he
deals with are related to
prescription drug abuse,
but it is an issue that keeps
coming up.
He worked as a coun-
selor in Burlington before
moving to Lovell schools
this year. He said two Bur-
lington students were ar-
rested for breaking into
homes and stealing small
amounts of prescription
medication. The two teens
are now dealing with the
criminal system, rehab and
a serious addiction.
"I think through that
experience, I saw what
drugs could do to a kid,"
May said. "Those are prob-
lems that will follow them
throughout life."
REDDI report unfounded
The Big Horn County Sheriffs Depart-
ment received the following calls for the
week of March 22-29, 2010:
March 22: Deputies responded along with
the Lovell Volunteer Fire Department to
extinguish an out-of-control grass fire out-
side of Lovell.
March 24: Deputies received a report of a
suspicious vehicle parked in Byron. After
leaving a message for the vehicle's owner,
the car was later moved.
March 25: Deputies are investigating
a broken window at a home outside of
Lovell.
,r Deputies made contact with the driver
of a tan Grand Am that was called in
as a REDDI report on Hwy. 114 outside
Deaver. The driver was found not to be
drunk and was advised to be more cau-
tious.
r Deputies received a complaint that an
employee of an irrigation company was
yelling at a citizen on county land in the
Lovell area. Deputies filed a no trespass
order against the employee and advised
the other party of his rights.
Big Horn County Long Range Forecast
Thursday
Mostly cloudy,
snow showers
41 / 24
Friday
Mostly cloudy
51 / 27
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The latest cold front is now to our south, but the snow will stick around
for a little longer. The improves and settles down just in time for those
traveling on Friday, but it will stay chilly. The weekend looks to stay dry.
Another cold front and another round of snow moves in Monday.
;limate Almanac Normals for 04/01 to 04/05
Lovell Greybull
Avem0e H! : : 72 Average Hig : :: i3t
Record High/Low 80 in 2004 -16 in 1936 Record High/L0w B3 n 199 !2 in 2002
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Record 24hr. Preclp. 0.61" in 1931 Record 24hr. Precip. 0.58" in 1955
Jet Stream Forecast for 04/05 Sunrise & Sunset
Sunrise Sunset
Thusy i55 AM 7i40 PM
Friday 6:54 AM 7:41 PM
PM
Sunday 6:50 AM 7:44 PM
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Horrt Riv O sl R BeS 74% O nomal
Shoshone River 66% of n0rmal Upper Yellowstone River 56% of normal
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Sunday
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Monday
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will be active enough late Friday through Sunday for
some light precipitation.
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lingering flurries around on Friday. Light snow cannot be
ruled out this weekend.
Big Horn Mountains - It will be a little cool on Friday, but
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WEATHER JOURNAL
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March 24 53 17 ,00
ch25 59 19 .O0
March 26 52 35 .00
Match 27 55 24 ,00
Mamh 28 60 26 ,00
March 29 65 41 ,00
March30 56 26 .02
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MUNICIPAL COURT
Persons fined in the Lovell Municipal Court
before Judge Sylvia Cams recently were:
Freddie R. Boyce, 69, Worland, 26 mph in a 20
mph zone, fined $130
June M. Wright, 61, seat belt violation, fined
$25
James Buster, 45, passenger seat belt viola-
tion, fined $10
Steven A. Bassett, 54, dog at large, fined $30
Individuals are local residents unless other-
wise noted.
CIRCUIT COURT
Persons fined in the Fifth Judicial Circuit
Court in Lovell before Judge Thomas Har-
rington recently were:
Matthew S. Moore, 33, manufacturing or deliv-
ery of a controlled substance x 2, bound
over to district court
Ethan TylerAngell, 19, seat belt violation, fined
$25
Steven S. Corr Jr., 21, failure to display license
plates or permits as required, fined $50
Evan Frost, 18, obstructed view through wind-
shield, fined $50
Gregg H. Dover, 56, driving in center lane with
3-1aned traffic and 2-way movement, fined
$50
Michael Henley, 28, 64 mph in a 55 mph zone,
fined $50
Kevin H. Barthelemy, 22, no vehicle registra-
tion, fined $50
John T. Wamhoff, 38, OOS tire: flat &or audible
air leak, fined $160
Curtis K. Hennrich, 54, stop sign Violation,
fined $110
Trina Miller, 45, driving while under the influ-
ence of alcohol, fined $630, 10 days in jail
(suspended) and 6 months probation
Craig Mickelson, 27, interference with a police
officer, fined $680 ($500 suspended), 6
months probation and 20 days in jail (sus-
pended}
Jared L. Despain, 31, stop lamp violation, fined
$50
Dusten Bond, 14, minor in possession of alco-
hol, fined $180, 6 months probation and
10 days in jail (suspended)
Trinette Langston, 15, MIP, fined $180, 6
months probation and 10 clays in jail (sus-
pended)
Donald S. Carter, 55, seat belt violation, fined
$25
For speeding in a 65 mph zone:
Shane David Williamson, 23, 79 mph, fined
$72
Toni R. Not-Afraid, 55, 75 mph, fined $60; 79
mph, fined $72
Mark C. Wentz, 36, 76 mph, fined $63
Robert L. Allen, 67, 80 mph, fined $75
Steven S. Corr Jr., 21,81 mph, fined $78
Trevon L. Wollam, 36, 76 mph, fined $63
Christine N. Marchant, 24, 76 mph, fined $63
Brad N. Dewitt, 20, 74 mph, fined $57
Arley J. Swanson, 23, 80 mph, fined $75
Brenda F. Reid, 76 mph, fined $63
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Traffic stops for prom date, DUI
The Lovell Police Department received
the following calls for the week of 23-30,
2010:
March 23: The Lovell Police Department
conducted an involuntary hold on a subject
who was threatening to harm himself.
,r A Lovell officer made a traffic stop on a
vehicle to assist a citizen with a prom
date request.
March 24: The LPD and animal control
officer are investigating a reported case of
someone shooting dogs with a BB gun in
Lovell.
March 25: The LPD conducted an involun-
tary hold on a subject who was threatening
to harm himself. The subject was released
after an evaluation by a mental health pro-
fessional.
March 26: The LPD is investigating a re-
port of cyber bullying.
,r The LPD assisted a family by locating
and returning a child who had not come
home after school.
• r Following a routine traffic stop, an offi-
cer arrested Roberto Barron, 55, for DUI
and transported him to jail in Basin.
March 27: The LPD received a complaint
from a Lovell resident stating that his
neighbor's cats were coming into his yard,
and they had eaten a sub sandwich and a
fish fillet of his on previous occasions. The
LPD informed him they couldn't do any-
thing because there are currently no laws
regarding cats in Lovell.
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