It was the summer of 1976 and, boy, was it hot that night I wanted to go to the grad party not knowing it would end up in fright At first things were good we all had so much fun even though the end result was it would be my last one I had to […]
In loving memory of Abby Danielle Reed Killed September 8th, 1996 while on her way to being born I’m on my way into the world, Mommy and Daddy’s little girl. Grandma’s in the car ahead. My Aunt is close behind. There is no need to hurry though. We still have lots of time. Oh no,
Near to the door he paused to stand as he took his class ring off her hand all who were watching did not speak as a silent tear ran down his cheek and through his mind the memories ran of the moments they walked and ran in the sand (hand and hand) but now
You Drink & Drive. You Lose! A NIGHT OF REMORSE I had a few drinks, on that late night Can I call you a cab?” asked the bartender, No, I said I’m not drunk, not quite. I stumbled out the door and hopped in my car, I swerved on the freeway, away from the
A pizza, a party and a moonlight ride! Jenny was so happy about the house they had found For once in her life ’twas on the right side of town. She unpacked her things with such great ease. As she watch her new curtains blow in the breeze. How wonderful it was to
I went to a party, Mom and remembered what you said. You told me not to drink, Mom so I had sprite instead. I felt proud of myself, Mom the way you said I would, that I didn’t drink and drive, Mom though some friends said i should. I made a healthy choice, Mom and
You Drink & Drive. You Lose! How to Spot An Impaired Driver!! Remember – lots of times it’s not just the impaired driver or passengers of that vehicle that get hurt, but the innocent drivers around them. That’s why it’s so important to drive defensively and be aware of other drivers that may
DRIVING HOME THE FACTS— ABOUT ZERO TOLERANCE Young drivers are at high risk to be involved in an Alcohol-related crash. At all levels of blood alcohol concentration (BAC), the risk of being involved in a crash is greater for young people than for older people. Among drivers with BAC levels of 0.08 % or higher
DRIVING HOME THE FACTS— ABOUT BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the amount of alcohol in an individual’s body, measured by the weight of the alcohol in a volume of blood. The BAC limit determines the maximum amount of alcohol that can be consumed before it is illegal to operate a motor
DRIVING HOME THE FACTS — ABOUT IMPAIRED DRIVING Impaired driving is an issue at the forefront of the public safety agenda, but has faded in visibility over the past few years. Public apathy and confusion over what constitutes impaired driving have contributed to the existing gap between the public perception that impaired driving is
Tips for Party Givers 1. When your guests arrive, collect their car keys. That way, when they are ready to leave, they must get a second opinion on whether they’re sober enough to drive home. 2. Always serve food with alcohol. High protein and carbohydrate foods like cheese and meats are especially good. They stay
You Drink & Drive. You Lose! What is Impaired Driving? Impaired driving can be defined as a reduction in the performance of critical driving tasks due to the effects of alcohol or other drugs. It is a serious crime that kills every 30 minutes. We Can Stop Impaired Driving. Here’s How… Impaired driving crashes are
