Williston Region I Program Highlights for December

Lights on for Life Procession included law enforcement driving down Main Street with their lights on. Coverage and interviews were broadcast on the 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm news. ND Highway Patrol Captain Alan Billehus promoted 3D Month on two Noon Shows. Do Buckle, Don't Booze table mats and bottle hang tags (tree tags) were distributed to local restaurants, Senior Citizen home, bottle shops and Williston State College cafeteria.

New Members: Vivian Kalmik, is very interested in occupant protection and youth. Lorri Slocum, from Upper Missouri District Health Unit, replaced Javayne Oyloe as their representative to the coalition. Paula Richter, State Farm Insurance agent, has joined the coalition.

Each member was recognized with a token thank you gift at the coalition meeting. The gifts were incentives from the Williston Community Action and Development Office and thank you cards for their support throughout the year. A personal visit was made to each person not in attendance to give them the gift and encourage them to attend the next meeting.

A meeting was held with Divide County High School regarding a safety belt incentive program. Plans include a parking lot blitz of belted drivers and passengers with key chains, pencils and food coupons. SADD students announced the meeting to plan the campaign and assign duties with overhead announcements and posters in the hallways.