By Rusty Nixon Correspondent
PLYMOUTH — Local residents again gathered to talk about how the community can combat a drug problem that doesn’t seem to go away.
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter’s Anti-Meth Committee held its second meeting at the Menominee Elementary School Library with a large crowd attending to share stories about how to combat a problem that has put Marshall County seventh in the state of Indiana in amount of drug labs seized.

Deb Moss, a recovering addict shared her story with the assembled — a tale of tragedy and hope.
The Rochester resident, who now speaks about her struggles shared her life of addiction that began at 14 when she, “…had taken every drug you could imagine.” Lost children and failed marriages did nothing to cure her addiction to drugs, but her real horror story had not begun.
At 27, Moss had her first taste of methamphetamine at her daughter’s second birthday party.
“One hit of meth had me hooked and all I could think of was how could I get more,” she said.
It took prison time to finally turn Moss around, and eight sober years later she has her children, and her life back. It was her message of hope, and of the need for help, she hoped to convey.
“It is all of our business to help, because people can’t do this for themselves,” she said.
A member of the Indiana State Police meth task force, Jason Faulstich shared information about the latest method of “cooking” meth called the “one pot method.”
“The one pot method is really just a bomb,” said Faulstich. “The same materials were used by the bombers at Oklahoma City.”
The process involves a two liter soda bottle that is vented, usually by hoses at the top attached by duct tape or some other method. Even those who “cook” the substance no longer want it in their residence because of its toxic properties, so many have taken to making meth in fields or other areas.
As snow melts and weather improves, those in the outdoors should be cautious of any such bottles or bags with sludge like materials inside. Such items could be found in open fields or in ditches by the road. They are to be considered hazardous and could possibly explode.
“People who find such items should contact law enforcement immediately,” said Faulstich. “Especially if they give off a rotten egg odor when touched. People should also have great caution with fire extinguishers and propane tanks found in those locations.”
The group will meet again on March 25 at Menominee at 3:30 p.m. and the public is welcome to attend.