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ARCTURUS ARTfI ony ( have/,, publications editor and secretary of Arctu-tus Enterprise, Inc., stands by one of the colorful muralsdecorating an Arcturus building. Artwork is all by members of t he drug abusc-fight ing group.(Arcturus Photo)Arcturus Enters Final Drug Abuse PhaseiPerformance of’ Planned Jan. 3rdt1)w1iw8hstprishlar-relei.:e[e\st-cke-esn-li-ivBy TOXY CHAVEZArcturus Enterprise Inc.The A returns Knterpriw, Inc., an independently operated organization formerly recognized as Life lane For Youth, has entered the final phase of its annual eampaignagainst drug abuse, “ProjectArcturus.The campaign drive began in the early part of November and has since included several thrusts into the community conveying definite impressions against drug abuse.Officials at Arcturus, Inc.predict an upsurge in local armed robberies, heroin addiction, and drug related deathsfor the coming year, “1973.” Illegal narcotics trafficked into the United States from across the Mexican border has established a lucrative business for smuggling. And although numerous arrests have been made on both sides of the border, “drug Busts.” according to The Arcturun Unter-prwe, “are like swatting flies ”The drug problem growsworse in Yuma, and as disclosed bv reliable sources of the organization's, it has been revealed that several people owning big businesses locally am dealing drugs. Hand grenades are being sold for $25 a piece. And the drug culture,Six Divorces Are ReportedThere were six divorces listed on the judgment docket of Superior Court during the period of Dec. 7th through Dec. 13th. They were:Wayne F. Mellon vs. Gavla R. Mellon: Irene R. Ramirez vs. Jose A. Ramirez; Sandra I.Shepherd vs. Gregory E.Shepherd; Edith A. Strussen-berg vs. Mark W. Strussen-berg; Neal Whisenand vs. Sonna F. Whisenand; and Feni L. Wvlie vs. Raymond M. Wylie.with its increased demand for heroin, is entering a phase ofweaponry and organized crime.This confidential information is the result of four yearsWbuilding trust with the jieople of Yuma, in working with the local drug problem,and although necessary information is communicated to the persons involved, care is taken not to incriminate Arcturus. Inc. to be working in the same capacity as undercover law enforcement.Headquarterd on the corner of 10th Street and 5th Avenue, the four buildings resemble a castle in structure, and are familiarilv called The Castle Of Arcturus.”Creativity holds an important position at the “Castle, and among its creations, various designs and symbolic wall paintings adorn the colorful buildings. Tony Chavez,Publication Editor and Secretary for the organization, aspictured in photo, stands before a wall mural depicting “magic mountains” and a door leading to their discovery. Theunusual door pictured, actually is a door, made to appearillusorv with its mysterious;./2,symbolism and the abstract balance of line and color. The artwork shown, and the art of the entire Castle was painted by the people of Arcturus, and is an example of what young adults can accomplish when they are no longer involved with drug abuse.“Creativity is an expansion of the mind,” says Dorothy, lead singer and administrative secretary for the organization, “and with each creation, a new goal is established. No trip on L.S.D., a marijuanahigh, or an overdose on heroin could ever satisfy me the wav my mind feels when it's inventive.”Dorothy” and other mem-•. %* ■hers of Arcturus, Inc. will be singing many songs and portraying their individual roles in the drug abuse preventionmusical “bbb. The performance is a creation of Arcturus, has been viewed bv audiencesthroughout the U.S., and ispresently scheduled to climax Project Arcturus, with two showings Jan. 3rd. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Snider Auditorium. The live stage production. featuring a cast of f ormer drug abusers, through twelve songs and seven scenes, depicts various trends of the drug culture, referring to such topics as black power, sex, peace, the hippie movement, drugs and so forth.bbb is both educational and entertaining, and as ama jor from Andrews Air Force lias*' m Maryland described it,Your unique approach todrug abuse prevention was a real shot in tin- arm ... much more palatable than most drug prevention approaches.Tickets to the drug abuse prevention musical “bbb, mav be obtained at Accurate Automotive Attention, 1495 S. 3rd Avenue: Tri-VV Gulf, 998 S. 4th Avenue; Houston Photo Products. Inc., 655 E. 20th St.;Lafavette Radio Electronics-.■W'T'Associate Store, 70ft VV 8th St.; or at The Castle of Arcturus. 978 5th Avenue,782-3114.EIGHT-TRACKCARTRIDGE PLAYER• •vo*-i *MODEL 3134’Slide Volume Controls for Each Channel ’Illuminated Program Indicators ’Automatic and Manual Program Change ’Cartridge Door For Dust Protection * Compact: 5Vj”x2 7/8”x7V7”F-STOP CAMERA HI-FI1340 Fourth Avenue
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Yuma Sun
Yuma, Arizona, US
Tue, Dec 19, 1972
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