Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1991 CounterAttack counts on public support | Rick Hyde ICBC PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER Since its inception in 1977, CounterAttack has reduced the percentage of motor vehi- cle crashes caused by drinking drivers in British Columbia by. more than 50 per cent. That translates into more than 10,000 people saved from injury or death — enough to populate a small town. But despite the obvidus suc- cess of the program, the drink- ing-driving problem still ex- ists. Safety seminar focuses on local traffic Concerned citizens from throughout the Kootenays re- cently attended a one-day con- ference in Nelson to learn how they can help make the roads and highways safer in their. communities. The third annual TRIO (The Responsibility is Ours) conference provided delegates with a forum for sharing in- formation and strategies for adressing traffic safety issues in their communities. Traffic safety committees from Castlegar, Cranbrook, Creston, Golden, Grand Forks, Nakusp, Nelson and Trail were represented at the conference. Organized by the Nelson and District Traffic Safety Committee, and funded by the Insurance Corporation of B.C. and Health and Welfare Canada, the conference fea- tured presentations from var- ious committees on approach- es to traffic safety that have proven effective. Guest speakers gave work- shops on successful committee organization, attracting and motiviating members and fundraising to finance innova- tive projects. “The conference was a great success,” said Jan Wise, ICBC community programs manager. “The sharing of ideas about traffic safety projects that went on between committees was really worthwhile. “Everyone had a chance to recharge their batteries. They were all enthusiastic when they left here, and that’s im- portant,” Wise said. In fact, more than 200 peo- ple are killed and another 6,000 are injured each year in motor vehicle crashes caused by drinking drivers. Publicity given to the annu- al police enforcement blitzes during the December holiday season and in the Spring helps heighten awareness of the problem. However, in the final anal- ysis, it’s up to each of us to do our part by using our influence There are many ways to be part of the solution. As a friend, make sure that someone who has been drink- ing doesn't drive home. It may be difficult to convince your friends to give up their car keys, to take cabs or to let you take them home, but you're risking their lives if you permit them to drive. As a host, provide non-alco- holic beverages as an alterna- tive for your guests and let down the bar an hour before the end of the evening and of- fer coffee and snacks “for the road.” Asa parent, talk about dan- gers of drinking and driving with your children. Let them know that your major concern is that they get home safely with a sober driver. Discuss al- ternatives to drinking and driving with them and, more importantly, set a good exam- ple. drinking and driving. Make 7 use of the literature and semi- | nars on the subject that are available through ICBC and become one of the many com- panies that have established policies on drinking and driv- ing for employees attending corporate functions. As a citizen, become in- volved in fighting the drinking § driving problem in your com- munity. Talk to the RCMP, your local police or ICBC about wwe Dec. 4, 1991 to help change the attitudes and behaviors of people who still drink and drive. them stay for the night, rather than letting them drive while impaired. You can also close As an employer, make sure your workers are aware of the risks and consequences of mittee. what you can do to help your community traffic safety com- When Canadians er wecan take on the world and win. work GROWING CHAPTER The Alpha Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi welcomes new member Leanna Kozak (centre) at the fall banquet held Nov. 20. Chapter members (from left) Donna Greyson, Rose Meyer, Jordon Watson, Ruth McCullough and (missing from photo) Maureen Meyer and Sandy Ravenstein recently donated toys to the hospital and fire department for the annual toy drive. Pythians pitch in for pre-Christmas tea Kootenay Temple No. 37, Pythian Sisters held their pre- Christmas tea and bake sale on Nov. 16 in the Legion Hall. Inis McAdam was general convener for the event. MEC Jan Neumann wel- comed the many guests and declared the tea officially open at 2 p.m. and Myrtle Thomas were in charge of the sewing and crafts table; and the white elephant table was well taken care of by Seamen Dewis and Al Richards. McAdam also took care of the kitchen with help from Jean Jones, Ora Lightle, Joan Marks, Laura Richards and Janet Poznil The decorating consisted of Pat Verzuh, McAdam, Bernice Barrass and Patricia Moore. A Christmas theme was chosen for the many tea tables and around the hall. Grand protector Susan By- croft was in charge of tea tick- ets and Slim Thomas took care of the quilt raffle tickets. Jan Neumann looked after the cake raffle tickets. The bake table was super- vised by Joy Saunders and Rose Soberlak; Lil Neumann Serving were Verzuh, Mary Gleboff, Lou Ann Bush and Jan Neumann. Winner of the crocheted doily door prize was Mary Leg- ebokoff of Castlegar Rota Vil- 1 a. 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