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Posted: Mon Nov 2nd, 2009 04:36 am |
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The Next AJDPC meeting is Friday November 6th, 9am in the Conference Center located Next to AJPD.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate.
AJDPC will host a booth at the Health and Wellness Fair Saturday Nov. 7th in the AJ Multi Gen Center 9am - 3pm.
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Posted: Mon Nov 2nd, 2009 04:15 am |
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Christa
I will send Eric Martinez and his wife over . I am sure Apache Junction can tell them about health and wellness.
Maybe there will be special appearence by RE ECK
on mental health! We can't wait!
EF
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Posted: Mon Nov 2nd, 2009 01:21 am |
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Next AJDPC meeting is Friday November 6th, 9am in the Conference Center located Next to AJPD.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate.
AJDPC will host a booth at the Health and Wellness Fair Saturday Nov. 7th in the AJ Multi Gen Center 9am - 3pm.
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Posted: Fri Oct 2nd, 2009 05:12 pm |
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Starlet,
We'd love to have you join AJDPC 
1st Friday of each month at 9 am in the conference center just north of AJPD
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Christa_Rizzi wrote: Fisher 2009 wrote: Hey Christa
Why don't you start by getting the drugies out of Laura Dean Lytle's office?
EF
Hey Elliot why don't you do something positive in our community instead of highjacking threads meant for posting good things and community events..
Christa Rizzi
Hey, Christa, I imagine that getting rid of Laura Dean Lyttle would be a good thing to Elliott. 
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The Next AJDPC meeting is Friday Oct. 2nd,9 am in the Conference Center next to AJPD, 1000 N Idaho Rd.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate.
For more information about AJDPC contact Nick Hader
480-232-1017
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Posted: Thu Aug 6th, 2009 08:18 am |
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The next AJDPC meeting will be this Friday August 7th at 9am in the Conference Center next to AJPD. All are welcome and encouraged to attend ..
For more information about AJDPC contact Nick Hader
480-232-1017
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| Maybe all the citizens who have gotten after the council and won't give up are getting through. Lets hope and pray it is so. IF people KEEP PARTICIPATING and speaking out the Council MUST eventually start to "serve" instead of "master" the public o get replaced by someone who will. The Independant had some great letters the past few weeks and call to the public has had some great info...excluding the propaganda of "friends of the regeme" that is. IF everyone will leave out the false accusations and replace them with "it makes me feel like" or similar statments and then put in te facts, "just the facts" as Friday used to say on "Dragnet"... THEN we might start making progress as a "team" and "family" of Apache Junction.
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| You should have gotten Mayor Insalaco, I would have payed triple to dunk him! He needs a good dunking! LOL All thou he must have gone to the doctor and got a good ear cleaning or got a new puppy dog or something, because he seems to be starting to listen to the peoples wishes a little bit better here lately. I have noticed a change, just cant quite put my finger on what it is. I realy do think he use to have a drug problem, the only weird thing is his drug of choice was money. He must have finaly gotten some help for his problem. Then again maybe this is just a good trip, it has to be the darn heat! I know its to good to be true! Last edited on Wed Jul 29th, 2009 07:23 am by 35_Yr_Resident
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Posted: Tue Jul 28th, 2009 05:46 pm |
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| Keep up the great work Christa. I read your letter to the editor about our western history and future too. triedto find it again to reply on it but I am new at this sooo I stayed lost for a while and found this. GREAT WORK GREAT LETTER!
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Apache Junction Drug Prevention Coalition thanks Chief Monahan, Council members Jeff Serdy and Chip Wilson for volunteering their time in our "celebrity" dunk tank at the 4th of July celebration.
Thank you Parks and Rec, Jeff Bell and Kelly Martin for helping once again with set up and take down of our booth.
We also thank everyone in the community who came out to participate at our booth and helped give drugs in our community the "BIG DUNK".
AJDPC's next meeting will be Friday August 7th at 9am in the conference center next to AJPD. All are welcome and encouraged to come.
For more information about AJDPC contact Nick Hader
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Christa,
It would be a neat idea if the AJDPC would have some kind of sticker or poster that local businesses could post in their windows. Maybe it will cut the tweeker traffic a little? I've seen far more tweekers in the new store in the past month than I did in the first year at the old store, just 2 miles west.
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Posted: Fri Jul 3rd, 2009 11:37 pm |
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| Good job Christa for you and the other volunteers. See you tommorrow at the festivities. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm Jeff Serdy in the dunk tank, oh joy.
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Posted: Fri Jul 3rd, 2009 08:26 pm |
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Christa_Rizzi wrote: AJDPC is hosting an information booth at AJ's 4th of July celebration next Saturday on AJHS Davis Field from 6 to 9 pm.
We're having a "Celebrity" dunk tank featuring Chief Gerald Monahan, Council members Jeff Sery and Chip Wilson. 
Festive balloons will be free for children..
Stop by to support giving drugs the " BIG DUNK" in Apache Junction!!
Our next meeting will be August 7th at 9am in the conference center next to AJPD. All are welcome and encourage to come ..
For more information about AJDPC contact Nick Hader
480-232-1017
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Posted: Tue Jun 23rd, 2009 05:42 am |
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AJDPC is hosting an information booth at AJ's 4th of July celebration next Saturday on AJHS Davis Field from 6 to 9 pm.
We're having a "Celebrity" dunk tank featuring Chief Gerald Monahan, Council members Jeff Serdy and Chip Wilson.
Festive balloons will be free for children..
Stop by to support giving drugs the big dunk in Apache Junction!!
Our next meeting will be July 3rd 9am in the conference center next to AJPD. All are welcome and encourage to come ..
For more information about AJDPC contact Nick Hader
480-232-1017Last edited on Tue Jun 23rd, 2009 05:50 am by Christa_Rizzi
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Posted: Fri Jun 19th, 2009 05:10 am |
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AJDPC supports prevention
The goals of this coalition are community awareness and prevention
We meet the 1st Friday of each month in the conference room next to AJPD 9-11am
We invite and encourage those interested to join us
If you would like more information contact Nick Hader at 480-232-1017
We use this specific thread to post current events and keep the community informed of upcoming meetings
Christa Rizzi
Last edited on Fri Jun 19th, 2009 06:11 pm by Christa_Rizzi
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Jail and prison time does work, when enough of it is given. Pinal County refuses to prosecute possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia at the felony level. If attorneys don't feel it is a felony then the statute should be changed. As it stands now, a felony is charged, the County Atty declines it and it is resubmitted as a misdemeanor at the City level.
Jail time rarely results from misdemeanors and these derelicts are back on the streets breaking into your cars, houses and businesses.
There is a direct relation to getting the addicts and low level dealers off the streets and the number of burglaries and assaults. Watch the AJNEWS arrest reports and compare the 'regular' names of arrestees and how magically two weeks later the burglaries drop off. Is is coincidence? No.
More felony prosecution for repeat offenders, longer sentences.
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Great I look forward to meeting you. This is a problem that affects all of us in the community. I agree treatment is a more effective option.
If you can't make this particular meeting you're still always welcome to come to any one that fits into your schedule.
Christa Rizzi
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Well , I for one , am going to try to make it ! Although I do not live in Apache Junction , I live in a county island just 3 miles west. We are still fighting the drug war here and unfortunately some of the addicts end up over there.
Since we will be expanding this fall, I definately would be interested in getting info. on any programs for recovery that there may be. Jail and prison time does NOT work on 95% of the meth addicts here.
J. Sipes
Founder and Director of The Watchful Eye Neighborhood Watch
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The Apache Junction Drug Prevention Coalition (AJDPC) meets the first Friday of every month at the conference center next to AJPD 9-11 am
We are open to the public and encourage community involvement.
For more information contact Nick Hader 480-232-1017
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| The videos and photos snapped of the April 25 anti-drug march are now at http://www.flickr.com/photos/eastvalleyindependent
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| I doubt that fishy, but at least I don't have to go out of state to find work. There are alot of nursing jobs here, more than most places. Could it be no one wants to have you work for them?
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flyrep wrote: When is the victory parade? I love a parade.
Wow I'm surprised you could miss the full page ad in the Independent ..
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| When is the victory parade? I love a parade.
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Posted: Sun May 3rd, 2009 11:12 pm |
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flyrep wrote:
Oh yes, the drug war. Who is winning?
The good citizens of Apache Junction are winning, you big silly..
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Oh yes, the drug war. Who is winning?
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Fisher 2009 wrote: Watching You
I did pay for the lawsuit upfront several hundred dollars more than you make in a year !
EF
Elliot stop highjacking this thread you spam enough of your own..
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Watching You
I did pay for the lawsuit upfront several hundred dollars more than you make in a year !
EF
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| Hey Christa, it is because Fishy thinks that if his name is everywhere he must be famous instead of infamous. Like the way he uses CTTP for grandstanding. He doesn't realize that it has the opposite affect. People might listen more to him if he wasn't so rude, or if he didn't spend the taxpayers money. You know, in some states they have passes the fivoulous lawsuit law. I think when one doesn't have the ducks in the row and can't even fill out the paperwork as it says on the form, that constititues frivoulous. I think those should be paid by the person that files them don't you? Especially when they complain about how our tax money is spent.
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Posted: Fri May 1st, 2009 04:42 pm |
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Fisher 2009 wrote: Hey Christa
Why don't you start by getting the drugies out of Laura Dean Lytle's office?
EF
Hey Elliot why don't you do something positive in our community instead of highjacking threads meant for posting good things and community events..
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Posted: Fri May 1st, 2009 08:55 am |
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Hey Christa
Why don't you start by getting the drugies out of Laura Dean Lytle's office?
EF
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Independent Newspapers/Richard H. Dyer
Inaugural anti-drug walk
The Apache Junction Drug Prevention Coalition held its inaugural community awareness walk Saturday, April 25. Participants met at Desert United Methodist Church at 4:30 p.m. and then were slated to walk north on Palo Verde Drive, west on Superstition Boulevard, south on Ocotillo Road, east on Apache Trail, and north on North Apache Trail and Idaho Road to the gazebo at AJ City Hall. There officials spoke on the community awareness walk to send a message of hope for recovery. Attachment: anti-drug march.jpg (Downloaded 204 times)
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Hugs..Thanks for thinking of us..I hope you're feeling better
Next year my friend next year..
We're planning other events soon.. I believe the Health Expo will be our next event
We'll keep you posted
Christa Rizzi
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Christa, WatchingYou and others,
I was with you folks in spirit yesterday. Between foot surgery that never healed quite right and being a "money grubbing capitalist", <grin> I couldn't participate in the walk. Keep us posted on events - we'll try to help in other ways.
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WATCHINGYOU thanks for coming out.
It was a real honor walking side by side with AJPD Chief Monahan and his family. I love Apache Junction and the people who make this a great place to be.
Christa Rizzi
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| Christa, thanks for the invitation. It is a good start. There are good people in the group and I really enjoyed meeting them.
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I saw your page in the paper about this. I hope a lot of people come out.
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Apache Junction Drug Prevention Coalition
The Apache Junction Drug Prevention Coalition (AJDPC) is hosting a community awareness walk to send a message of hope for recovery.
Let's unite together in the fight to prevent drug use within our community.
We invite everyone to join this event
WHEN: Saturday April 25th 430 pm - 6pm
WHERE: Meet at the Desert United Methodist Church
462 N. Palo Verde Dr. 4:30 pm
for the march through town
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Meet at the Veterans Gazebo 6 pm
(N.E. corner Idaho & Superstition Blvd.)
for the rally.
Guest Speakers:
AJPD chief Monahan, Vice Mayor Eck and
AJDPC representative Nick Hader
Join us to show your support for keeping our community safe and drug free
For more information contact Nick Hader at 480-232-1017 or nickhader1@yahoo.com
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Fisher 2009 wrote: Yes, volunteering is a fabulous experience. Like I said at the Soroptimist Breakfast the other day and as was printed in the AJ News, my wife and I are volunteering at the monthly Feed The Hungry program.
As a nurse, I have had experience with drug abuse. I "get outside of myself" everyday. I am a nurse. My daily job is TO CARE for people, with substance abuse problems and severe psychiatric problems. Nurses care passionately.
Awesome, is that a local organization? I have some questions for them, could I get their contact information?
Elliot it's admirable that you are in the nuring profession but there's a difference between giving your time and getting paid for your time.
Christa Rizzi
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Yes, volunteering is a fabulous experience. Like I said at the Soroptimist Breakfast the other day and as was printed in the AJ News, my wife and I are volunteering at the monthly Feed The Hungry program.
As a nurse, I have had experience with drug abuse. I "get outside of myself" everyday. I am a nurse. My daily job is TO CARE for people, with substance abuse problems and severe psychiatric problems. Nurses care passionately.
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Fisher 2009 wrote: Is it all first-hand experience, Christa?
Just wondering...
EF
Elliot,
Thanks for your interest in the coalition.
Yes some I have some first hand experience. I've been raising my four year old granddaughter since she was three months old due to drug issues. I have been in and out of court so many times with her parents I've lost track. One of the most difficult things I've ever had to do was call CPS on my own child. I'd never wish that on anyone.
I've been volunteering for the Pinal County courts since 2004. I do Restorative Justice and am on call to the Juvenile Detention Center. Many of these children have issues with drugs.
The Young Parents Program at MSEC is where I volunteer for AJUSD , yes sometimes drugs play role there as well. It hard to watch when drugs and children get mixed up together.
I could go on a lot more but I think this is enough to answer your "just wondering".
You should try volunteering Elliot, it's just amazing what happens when one gets outside of themself.
Your welcome to come to the meetings any time they're open to the public. The next event we are planning is a community awareness walk through town in April.
Christa Rizzi
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Eli, why don't you tell us about what happened at city hall last week and your ongoing angry abusive attitude towards women?
Just wondering...
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Is it all first-hand experience, Christa?
Just wondering...
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Christa, I enjoyed speaking to you this afternoon. Your passion for this issue is obvious and admirable.
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Thank you to everyone who came out and helped.!!
We really got the message out!!
Stop by the booth and say hello!!
Christa Rizzi
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Line up in the parade is 3rd division #73. North side of Apache Trail between CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens 8:30am.
We will have a booth Saturday and Sunday at the rodeo grounds. Stop by and say hello
Christa Rizzi
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