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n q MADD gives Washingt, 3 of 5 stars for drunk driving prevention In connection with the fifth anniversary of its Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has unveiled a report to the nation, which rates the na- tion as a whole, along with each state, on its progress in imple- menting proven drunk driving countermeasures. On a five-star scale, both the nation and Washington earned a three-star rating, indicating a need for increased efforts to com- bat drunk driving on our road- ways. "Washington&apos;s three-star rat- ing provides an important indi- cator of where the state stands in its efforts to eliminate drunk driving," said MADD Washing- ton volunteer Stacey Rhodes. Washington's rating was de- termined by its adoption of the following proven drunk driving countermeasures: 1. Requiring ignition inter- locks for all convicted drunk drivers 2. Enhanced penalties for those who drive drunk with chil- dren in the vehicle 3. Utilizing Administrative License Revocation (ALR) for drunk driving offenders Washington could have earned two additional stars by conduct- ing sobriety checkpoints and par- ticipating in "No Refusal" activi- ties for those suspected of drunk driving. In recognition of the Cam- paign to Eliminate Drunk Driv- lug's fifth anniversary, MADD urges states co adopt these coun- termeasures to support the three founding components of the Cam- paign, which include: supporting the heroes in law enforcement who keep our roads safe, requir- ing convicted drunk drivers to 'blow before they go' with an ig- nition interlock, and turning cars into the cure for drunk driving through the development of ad- vanced and seamless in-vehicle technology. Washington was one of the first states to pass an all-offender interlock law, which went into ef- fect in 2009. Due to leadership of a drunk driving work group and Representative Roger Goodman. the law was further improved in 2010 and 2011. making it a mod- el for other states. These improvements included requiring interlocks for more ar- rested DUI offenders who plead down their initial arrest and adding provisions requiring of- fenders to prove they can drive sober before going off of the de- vice. "MADD applauds the efforts of Representative Roger Goodman and the work group who helped spearhead improvements to the ignition interlock. The work group and ignition interlock law is a model for other states to fol- low in improving their drunk driving law," said Stacey Rhodes. "MADD urges lawmakers to im- prove the DUI child endanger- ment law to make the punish- ment fit the crime of driving drunk with a child passenger in a vehicle." "Since arriving in the Legisla- ture I've aggressively worked to reduce the harm from impaired driving, and it's very gratifying to know that our efforts have lit- erally saved lives and reduced so many serious injuries." Goodman said. "We're making progress with our Ignition Interlock Pro- gram. but there's so much more work to do. Thanks to MADD we're changing the culture out there, but there are still trag- edies we suffer, including the latest right in my own neighbor- hood, as another promising life was cut short by a drunk driver, leaving behind a wife and two young girls. As the Legislature convenes again I'll be working to strengthen our prevention efforts, but also to hold people more accountable, particularly for endangering children in the car while driving drunk." "In order to remain a leader on drunk driving issues, MADD calls on lawmakers to enact legislation legalizing sobriety checkpoints and conduct no-re- fusal crackdown activities," said MADD Washington volunteer Linda Thompson. Efforts in the past to legalize sobriety checkpoints have been attempted in Washington. Ac- cording to the Centers for Dis- ease Control and Prevention (CDC), sobriety checkpoints can reduce drunk driving deaths by 20 percent. Washington could make its roads significantly safer by using this proven enforcement tool. Washington could also further improve its rating by conduct- ing no-refusal activities. Dur- ing no-refusal weekends, law enforcement officers set up so- briety checkpoints and arrange for judges to be on-call to issue warrants authorizing law en- forcement to draw blood from suspected drunk drivers for BAC testing if the driver refuses a breath test. No-refusal activities help sig- nificantly cut down on refusal rates of suspected drunk drivers and help provide a deterrent to those who might otherwise drive after drinking. MADD has also announced updated figures showing that drunk driving costs the United States more than $132 billion annually. These costs include monetary and quality of life costs to vic- tims of drunk driving, along with costs to both the government and employers. "It is only appropriate that we shine a light on Washing- ton's drunk driving problem dur- ing the time of year when drunk driving crashes are most preva- lent," said Thompson. "MADD urges residents to be extra vigi- lant about planning ahead for a safe way home when holiday fes- tivities include alcohol." For a copy of MADD's Report to the Nation. visit www.madd. org. About Mothers Against Drunk Driving: Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation's largest nonprofit working to pro- tect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. With the help of those who want a safer future, MADD's Cam- paign to Eliminate Drunk Driv- ing will end this danger on Amer- ica's roads. PowerTalk 21 is the nation- al day for parents to talk with their kids about alcohol, using the proven strategies of Power of Parents, It's Your Influence to reduce the risk of underage drinking. And as one of the larg- est victim services organizations in the U.S., MADD also sup- ports drunk driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every nine minutes through local MADD victim ad- vocates and at 1-877-MADD- HELP. Learn more at www.madd.org or call 1-877-ASK-MADD. Alternative Giving Fair gives shoppers a chance to get into Christmas spirit The third annual Alter- native Giving Fair is a com- munity event that offers holiday shoppers a time to catch the Christmas spirit of giving to others as an alternative to traditional holiday gifts. More than 30 local non- profit organizations will be in attendance offering you the opportunity to learn about their services. Customers' financial support to these nonprof- its may be presented as honorariums and memo- rials, which can be given to friends, family and co- workers. All gifts go 100 percent to the charities and are tax deductible as 501(c)3 contributions. Individuals can also learn how to get involved in terms of reaching out to neighbors in need with time and energy. The fair will be a fes- tive event featuring holi- day music by community groups throughout the day. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Shelton Civic Center, 535 W. Cota Street in Shelton. Bring the kids and get their picture taken with Santa from 1 to 3 p.m. Enter the raffle. Food and drinks will be served until closing. Admission is free. This event is sponsored by the Shelton Presbyte- rian Church, 1430 Shelton Springs Rd., Shelton. r Hours of Care, Free00 CHALK UP SALES when you advertise in Phone (360) 426-4412 With 2 paid hours I One coupon per <lient. Hours must be consecutive. I Expires 1131/2012. I I I I I I I I I I I m I I Call Bonnie Pitts Stevenson, Director for details I I (360} 545-4321 or email bonnie@leanonme.ws I \\; • Licensed, Bonded & Insured. Serving Mason, Thurston, I ,-  Kitsap & Grays Harbor Counties I www.leanonme.ws I 2}: I K)ME ( ;G'ff::: I. -- -I Mary Bridge Children's Hospital begins toy drive Individuals can help the children of families in need by donating to the Mary Bridge Children's Hospital toy drive. All items need to be non- toxic; no sharp objects or pieces and all items must be new. The drop off locations are Mason County Tran- sit Center (SOCK) located at 601 W. Franklin Street and the Senior Center at 826 W. Railroad Ave. both in downtown Shelton. All donations go to the families of the less fortu- nate. The toy drive continues until Dec. 11. For additional informa- tion or drop off information contact Tina at 463-7654. Shelton Alternative Cinema screens movie Shelton Alternative Cinema will screen its monthly movie at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 25, at the Mason County PUD 3 auditorium, 307 W. Cota Street, Shelton. This Friday's showing will be "9/11 - World Trade Center Attack," a documentary produced by Pilots For 911 Truth, an organi- zation made up of over 250 aviation profes- sionals and pilots. Pilots For 911 Truth has analyzed the events that took place on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, in light of evidence from flight data recorders, radar and speed data. their knowledge of aircraft control and ca- pabilities, and the reported pilot skill of the highjackers. There is no charge for admission, but do- nations are welcome with proceeds going to pay the license fee for the films shown, and to SOCK's (Save Our County's Kids) youth programs in Shelton. For more information, call 432-3229 or email bob@sock.org. Shelton Alternative Cinema is not associated with any political or religious group. ++i!iii Grace Baptist Church iiJ::ii!i:iii!i ._ for thefaith ofthe#ospd Times of Services: :::::::: i i::::i Sunday School ........................ 10 a.m. .............. Sunday Morning Worship i..... 11 a.m. lii ::iii Sunday Evening Worship ........ 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting..... 7 p.m. :::i::ii:i+? 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