"Cowboy Ted" Anti-Smoking Campaign in Las Cruces Feb. 10
By Mike Cook
VISIT TO SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN LAS CRUCES IS FEBRUARY 10, 1:00 P.M.
LAS CRUCES Ð "Cowboy Ted", a national spokesman for tobacco-free rodeo, will present his eight rules for healthy lifestyles at schools in Las Cruces, Hatch and Deming beginning February 9, 2006. They include a visit LCPS' Sunrise Elementary School, 5300 N. Holman Road, at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10.
The presentations are sponsored by Families and Youth, Inc. of Las Cruces and the New Mexico Department of Health, Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Program, which sponsors Students Helping Others Understand Tobacco (SHOUT) programs for high school students in Las Cruces and Hatch, said Luis H. Soliz, Tobacco Prevention coordinator for FYI.
"Cowboy Ted" is Ted Hallisey, "a former Salt Lake City radio personality and nationally known rodeo journalist. He has been invited to serve as a spokesperson for the Give Tobacco the Boot campaign in rural communities across the country. He also serves as a spokesperson for the Buck Tobacco program in California," according to Cowboy Ted's website: www.cowboyted.com.
Solis said Cowboy Ted will give these eight rules - reflective of a successful eight-second ride in rodeo Ð for healthy living during his school presentations:
- respect parents
- lead healthy lifestyles
- work hard in school
- be nice to others
- be kind to animals
- set goals for yourself
- no drugs, tobacco or alcohol
Here is Cowboy Ted's itinerary for Las Cruces, Anthony (Gadsden Independent School District), Hatch and Deming in February.
Thursday, February 9
San Miguel Elementary (Gadsden) 8:45 -10:45 a.m.
Vado Elementary (Gadsden) 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Friday, February 10
Mesquite Elementary (Gadsden) 8:30 11:15 a.m.
Sunrise Elementary (LCPS) 1:00Ð 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 21
Hatch Elementary (Hatch) 7:45-9:45 a.m.
Garfield Elementary (Hatch) 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Rio Grande Elementary (Hatch) 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Hatch Middle School (Hatch) 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 22
Chaparral Elementary (Deming) 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Martin Elementary (Deming) 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Smith Elementary (Deming) 12:30-2:30 p.m.
"For every $1 that states spend on tobacco prevention, tobacco companies spend $28 marketing their products, even after the nationwide tobacco settlement curbed some forms of tobacco advertising. It is imperative to begin promoting prevention efforts among our youth in our surrounding communities," Solis said.
SHOUT is an after-school community organization dedicated to empowering high school youth in tobacco-prevention education, media literacy, leadership skills. SHOUT members educate their fellow students and families, host community events and present anti-smoking information to younger students. SHOUT organizations are housed at FYI in Las Cruces and the Ben Archer Health Clinic in Hatch.
For more information, contact Solis or Eva Madrid, Ben Archer Health Clinic; or visit www.cowboyted.com.