Murphys, CA…On October 25, 2019 Sheriff Rick DiBasilio presented students from Michelson Elementary School with backpack and school supplies as prizes. These students participated in the Sheriff’s Office annual ‘Say No to Drugs’ Poster Contest which concluded last week during the National Red Ribbon Week.  The poster contest theme this year followed the 2019 Red Ribbon Week theme of “Send a Message. Stay Drug Free”. This poster contest was created locally in 2015 to incorporate alcohol and drug discussion with creative expression, and to increase self-esteem for participants.

The contest is presented annually by the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office, Calaveras County District Attorney’s Office, Angels Camp Police Department, and the Calaveras County Office of Education. Thank you to all of the students and schools who participated.