Grundy Center fifth graders kick tobacco’s butt

GRUNDY CENTER – In honor of National Kick Butts Day, a nationwide anti-smoking initiative, the Grundy Center fifth graders took part in anti-smoking activities led by the local Youth Coalition and Grundy Center Tobacco Tacklers.
On Friday afternoon, several eighth grade members of the Grundy Center Tobacco Tacklers visited the fifth graders to teach them about the dangers of tobacco, and encourage them to get involved in anti-smoking initiatives such as the Tobacco Tacklers.
The students participated in activities that taught them how tobacco negatively impacts their daily life – from seeing a blackened smoker’s lung to painting their teeth yellow with temporary “smoker’s teeth” paint, and even inspecting a jar full of cigarette tar.
For the full story, check out the March 17 edition of The Grundy Register.