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Underage drinking town hall meeting held at Ritz Theatre

Posted at 2:03 pm December 4, 2016
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CLINTON—At the Ritz Theatre in Clinton on Wednesday night, the Anderson County Underage Drinking Task Force held a well-attended Town Hall meeting to discuss underage drinking. A panel of experts was assembled to discuss the issue and answer questions raised by members of the audience.

Panelists included Russell Barker, director of the Seventh Judicial Crime Task Force; Kim Guinn, director of Project AWARE; Gary Terry, assistant principal, athletic director, and mentor at Anderson County High School; and Jack and Mary Lou Winkler, parents in partnership with MADD.

“Underage drinking is not a minor problem; it’s a major one,” Barker said. “Almost every case I’ve ever investigated as a police officer has had alcohol or drugs involved.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Nonprofits Tagged With: alcohol, Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention, Anderson County High School, Anderson County Underage Drinking Task Force, ASAP of Anderson County, drunk driver, Gary Terry, Jack and Mary Lou Winkler, Kim Guinn, MADD, Mary Lou Winkler, Project AWARE, Rebecca Winkler, Russell Barker, Seventh Judicial Crime Task Force, underage drinking

MADD has candlelight vigil on Saturday for crash victims

Posted at 11:46 pm December 3, 2014
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving of East Tennessee, or MADD, and victims of vehicle crashes will have their annual candle light vigil in Oak Ridge on Saturday, December 6.

The vigil is for those who have died or been injured in senseless vehicle crashes, a press release said.

“Anyone who has been hurt or lost someone through a vehicle crash is invited to attend, in addition to community members who would like to offer support,” the press release said. “Some victims have been injured themselves, know someone who has been hurt, or have lost a loved one to this preventable crime. Those harmed through a crash induced by impaired driving should bring a photograph of them self or loved one that has been killed or suffered in a crash.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Police and Fire, Top Stories Tagged With: candle light vigil, Carole Minear, designated non-drinking driver, drunk driving, Kate Ritchie, MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Tie One On For Safety, vehicle crash, vehicle crashes

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