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Say NO to Drugs

years. His efforts led to the the use of drugs. The red
discovery of a multimillion ribbon is not just for Kiki Ca-
dollar drug factory in Chi- marena but for all women
huahua, Mexico. As a re- and men who have done
sult various informants were their utmost to fight against
slain. Later on February 7th narco-trafficking. The last
Camarena and his pilot week of October will bring
were abducted. Several thousands of people to-
days later the lifeless bod- gether to spark new aware-
ies of both Camarena and ness against the dangers
his pilot were found near a of alcohol, tobacco and
ranch in Angostura. After other drugs as well as to en-
the death of Camarena, courage prevention, and
residents of his native city, intervention in timely treat-
Calexico, began wearing ment.
red ribbons in his honor. Many schools on the island
participate in the Red Rib-
The red ribbon became bon Week with every day a
the symbol for prevention theme. Yesterday children
and education with the could dress in red, today is
objective of reducing the Crazy Sock Day, tomorrow
demand for illegal drugs. Super Hero Day, Thursday
Wearing the red ribbon Hat Day and Friday Travel
shows our disapproval of Drug Free Day. q

ORANJESTAD — The Anti world of drugs. prevention and aware-
Drug Foundation (FADA) ness related to alcoholism,
has issued a bulletin invit- Just like in the rest of the tobacco and other drugs
ing the general public to World where Red Ribbon and violence. FADA actu-
unite in observing what has Week is celebrated from ally began this campaign
been dubbed Red Ribbon October 22 to 29th, here way back in July 2013 with
Week, October 22 to 29th. on Aruba likewise we join their walk-athon. Red Rib-
Everyone is invited to wear together to observe Red bon Week began back in
a red ribbon to demon- Ribbon Week. During this 1985 with the brutal slay-
strate their objection to the week FADA is more active ing of DEA official, Enrique
use and abuse of drugs. In than at any other time. This “Kiki” Camarena.
a positive manner we can is the 20th year that Aruba
show our disgust, our con- is celebrating this occasion. Agent Camarena was
cern and proclaim zero tol- The Red Ribbon Week is wor¬king undercover in
erance to the despicable a campaign promoting Guadalajara, Mexico for 4

O Divine

Lift my soul
Heal my wounds
I may not perceive them as illusions as they are
But I know that You can relinquish this confusion
within me
Dissolve them to the point that they become mere
shadows
So that the Light within me can shine on to every-
one and everything around me
Let your Love flow outward and touch the very souls
that need to be touched and healed
Let the Light expand so great that it expands
through every cell of my body and extend beyond
the body
Let the separation between You and me and others
fade away
And Let Love just be left
Let the knowing that there was nothing ever sepa-
rated discovered by all beings Suresh Mirchumal is a spiritual writer. “Well, you can categorize it like that, although I don't call
Let the healing of past pain and sufferings dissolve myself one. These thoughts come in effortlessly.” His aim is in a way to reach out to whoever
into Your Love gets inspired or has an eye opening event within them that may transcend their current state of
This Holy Place within where all is One is recognized consciousness. “Or let's say current emotional state too. If one in a thousand benefits, that is al-
and realized ready great.” Due to the current world state, lots of struggles and stresses, we seem to lose touch
with that inner peace that we long for, Suresh explains. “I wish to ease that through these small
May it expand our minds and our hearts and the articles or tidbits.” You will find his tidbits in Aruba Today, like a sunray of the day. If you wish to
world transforms into Love make use of Suresh his services like meditation or just a talk, please email to: Thedimensionofsi-
lence@gmail.com. You can also like his Facebook page Dimension of Silence.