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Letters To The Editor
Letters to Editor

Leos Roar!

 

Dear Editor,

I want to express my appreciation for the Oakdale Lions Club for their creation of the service group, the Leos. Oakdale Riverbank Escalon AAUW had their annual fundraiser on October 22 and the Leos came out to help with the set-up at the Gene Bianchi Center. We were their first project. They did a great job and worked hard. I highly recommend them for other service projects. Thank you again, Lions!

Diane Korupp,

Fundraising Chair, AAUW ORE

 

 

Going Somewhere For The Holidays?

 

Dear Editor,

For years, I have made people aware in newspapers and speeches how my life changed 25 years ago after a drunken driver hit me. I was 16 then. I urge all to have a sober driver if drinking and some are listening. Thank you.

I intend to bring more responsible, safe and sober drivers on the roads.

A new threat is quickly taking its place: Cellphones. I see people on them everywhere like in stores, restaurants, and even vehicles. Drivers of all ages are distracted in numerous ways, but cellphone usage takes the cake.

Driving with a cellphone is like driving drunk, if not worse. Who wants to drive a vehicle and not pay attention to the road just to text a petty message? Is this distraction worth the risk of injuring or killing others?

People travel on roads and highways in beautiful California for the upcoming holidays. Drivers need to place undivided attention on the road for safety. Navigating or texting on the phone prevents them from that.

Using the phone for just five seconds is similar to driving the length of a football field at 55 MPH, blindfolded. Clearly, that is irresponsible and unsafe.

Please, stop your vehicle when using the phone and do not drive drunk. This brings more safety to the roads every day.

Lori Martin