From left, Highland County Commissioner Jeff Duncan stands with Lela McWhorter, Highland County Board of Commissioners President Shane Wilkin, Barbara Lanctot and commissioner Terry Britton. The commissioners on Wednesday issued a proclamation declaring November Operation Christmas Child Month.

The Highland County Board of Commissioners stands with members of the community who fight local drug abuse in a variety of roles. The board on Wednesday declared the week of Oct. 23-30 Red Ribbon Week in Highland County in recognition of anti-drug abuse campaigns.

From left, Highland County Commissioner Jeff Duncan stands with Lela McWhorter, Highland County Board of Commissioners President Shane Wilkin, Barbara Lanctot and commissioner Terry Britton. The commissioners on Wednesday issued a proclamation declaring November Operation Christmas Child Month.

http://www.timesgazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2017/10/web1_fchristmaschildmonth-1.jpgFrom left, Highland County Commissioner Jeff Duncan stands with Lela McWhorter, Highland County Board of Commissioners President Shane Wilkin, Barbara Lanctot and commissioner Terry Britton. The commissioners on Wednesday issued a proclamation declaring November Operation Christmas Child Month. David Wright | The Times-Gazette

The Highland County Board of Commissioners stands with members of the community who fight local drug abuse in a variety of roles. The board on Wednesday declared the week of Oct. 23-30 Red Ribbon Week in Highland County in recognition of anti-drug abuse campaigns.

http://www.timesgazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2017/10/web1_fredribbonweek-1.jpgThe Highland County Board of Commissioners stands with members of the community who fight local drug abuse in a variety of roles. The board on Wednesday declared the week of Oct. 23-30 Red Ribbon Week in Highland County in recognition of anti-drug abuse campaigns. David Wright | The Times-Gazette