October 12, 2009 • Susan Iverson, Holton High School  
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Last month, many Holton High School students learned the effects of driving under the influence of alcohol. The Sheriffs Department delivered 98 cones shaping a course in the west parking lot that got the attention of all students freshmen through seniors.

“This seemed to be a perfect opportunity to explain to students the huge impact drinking and driving could have on their lives. It is a fact that you do not operate with all your senses, while drinking. A controlled environment using fatal vision goggles rather than alcohol let the students experience their inability to operate the dune buggy on an obstacle course set up by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, officer, Brandon Shaw,” said Ginny Robinson, SADD sponsor.

The last time SADD sponsored this event was in 2007.

“I’m really glad we decided to do it this year, it opens students eyes to how hard and dangerous it is to drink and drive. When you make that decision there are more lives on the line then just yours,” SADD President Richard Iverson, said.

The Sheriff’s Department also made the presentation at Jackson Heights and Royal Valley.

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