8 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, February 4, 1998 Teens (continued from page 1) The 16 year old estimates that 70 percent of the students in her school drink, without specifying how often. Twice she has taken keys away from a friend who was going to drive under the influence of alcohol. She has never driven under the influence herself. She did think it might be okay for a person to drive a short dis- tance if they had a high tolerance to alcohol and only one or two drinks. Her friend, also a junior, said it is never acceptable to drink any amount and drive. “It’s not right at all,” she said. She has never had to stop someone from drink- ing and driving or been a passen- ger in a car where the driver was intoxicated. She said a lot of students abuse alcohol. Dallas students Marcus Sowcik and Erika Turner said they have also taken car keys away from a friend who was drunk but wanted to drive. Larry Schuler, chair lof the wellness department at Dallas High School, agrees that students are fairly responsible when it comes to driving while under the influence, but said there room for improvement. “I think there are a lot of kids drinking, but not driving. Many have designated drivers. But, that doesn’t take away from the prob- lems with drinking alcohol,” said Schuler, who has taught for 29 years. “The bottom line is that kids shouldn't be drinking period. There are a lot of responsibilities to teach them beyond not drink- ing and driving,” he said. Schuler said most of the pre- vention education concerning drinking is happening in the middle school, where the DLA.R.E. program is used along with other programs. Members of Lake-Lehman’s Students Against Drunk Driving (S.A.D.D.) say there are many good kids out there, but sometimes they make the wrong decisions. That is why S.A.D.D. is broaden- ing its focus. A name change is in the works as the group npt only works against driving drunk, but dangerous decisions in general. S.A.D.D. members know teen- agers can have a good time with- Who gets D.U.L.'s? Luzerne County D.U.l. Offender Profile 1995 - of 876 evaluated SEX: Male 85% Female 15% AGE: 18-20 4% 21-24 14% 25-29 17% 30-34 19% 35-44 28% 45-54 12% 55-up 6% MARITAL STATUS: Single 42% Married 25% Widowed 2% Divorced 17% Separated 8% Live-in relationship 6% EDUCATION: Graduate degree 2% Undergrad degree 9% Technical degree 23% High school 48% Prt. high school 2% Junior high 6% INCOME LEVEL: Less than $6,999 16% $7,000-$11,999 18% $12,000-$15,999 15% $16,000-$19,999 9% $20,000-$24,999 13% $25,000 and up 29% (avg. income $19,252) Prison break — (continued from page 1) Chesnovitch said. Chesnovitch concluded that the # confusion and lack of communi- cation could easily be resolved if the public aired their concerns with the prison and state officials. A reoccurring concern was an old structure located at Bulford and Stonybrook roads. The struc- ture was brought to the supervi- sors’ attention last month'when a neighbor wrote the township board about the potential haz- ards for children in the area. Since last month, two corners of the structure have crumbled in high winds. Board member John Wilkes made a brief assessment of the property and recommended that a report be issued by the fire chief and building inspector. |An at- tempt will be made to reach the property owner before any other action would be taken. “The bottom line is that kids shouldn't be drinking period.” Larry Schuler Dallas teacher out alcohol and do not condone its use in any way. “I think it's a good idea to take a strong stand against this issue,” said junior Joanne Shoemaker. “Basically in high school there a lot of kids who think drinking is a cool thing to do. You can have a good time without drinking.” Tina Baigis, S.A.D.D. president, said she knows there are teens who drink and drive, but feels there are also many who take a stand against it. “It happens, I'm positive. From what I know it’s not constant, it usually happens with parties or around prom,” said Baigis. “But, this year there are a lot of kids in S.A.D.D. If they. are signing up then I take it theyre going to stand up for this and not drink and drive.” Baigis said she has always been very much against drinking and driving. . “Our schools have been good about teaching us about it,” she said. Michelle Medura, S.A.D.D. co- ordinator and Spanish teacher, said she is very proud of her stu- dents in the organization. “They are wonderful role models,” she said. At Lake-Lehman, S.A.D.D. sponsors a Christmas program and an annual candlelight vigil. Also, students are urged to sign a contract around prom time prom- ising not to drink and drive. Alison Piatt, S.A.D.D. vice- president, said the organization shows the community that there are students who care and want to help prevent drinking and driv- ing. “"S.A.D.D. shows the commu- nity that teenagers are respon- sible and doing what they can to get involved in helping others not make dangerous decisions,” she said. *Alcohol-related accidents in Luzerne Cty .compared to state and nation in 1996 Luzerne Co. 447 Accidents Rate per 1000 pop. 1.36 Persons injured 445 Persons killed 96 D.U.lL arrests | 206 Rate per 1000 pop. .63 * statistics provided by Nat'l. Safety Council Racin' fun a Scouts competed in the 1 Pinewood Derby last week. In photos, clockwise from below: Jim Jackson, Dallas, with his entry; Joshua Anderson, Marty Moore and Brian Goeringer, left to right, horsing around; Chris Smith carefully set his car in place, watched by Scoutmaster Dr. Bob Glicini; cars race down the track. 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