WV DHHR Taking Strides to Regulate Passenger Vans

The Associated Press released an article today about the Department of Health and Human Resources's new initiatives for passenger van use at daycares.

You can find the article in today's Charleston Gazette online by going here.

Additionally, I pulled up the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's information on 15 passenger vans, and you can find that here.

STOP Honors Highway Safety Advocates

The Safe Traffic Operations Program, located in Huntington, held a recognition luncheon Tuesday, December 9th at the Funny Bone Restaurant. Larry Kendall, program coordinator for STOP, wanted to hold the luncheon to celebrate 21 years of implementing highway safety initiatives in the area.

Over 70 certificates were distributed, honoring those who are still active in the program, and those who have made an impact over the last 21 years. Kendall said, "Every one of these recipients are exceptional people and I am proud to work with them".

Representatives from the Governor's Highway Safety Program state office were there, as well as law enforcement, representatives from the Alcohol and Beverage Control Administration, the Commission on Drunk Driving Prevention, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and local dignitaries.

Here are some pictures from the event:

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Announces 72 Top Safety Pick Awards

72 vehicles, model year 2009, earned the Insurance Institute's highest ratings for safety, according to the Institute's press release found here. That number is more than double the number of 2008 "Top Picks", and triple the number from 2007.

A Friendly Reminder:-)

Have a Happy, SAFE Thanksgiving!:-)

I have sent out several well wishes via e-mail or through phone calls, and after working for Highway Safety for almost seven years, I now include the word "safe" in my greetings-it's just second nature to me.

So, please remember to be safe this Thanksgiving. Enjoy your time with friends and family, but if you are traveling, please buckle up and buckle your children up, and don't drink and drive. Watch for deer and be extra cautious in bad weather.

Enjoy!

SADD Conference a Big Success!

108 students, advisors, and speakers attended the WV SADD Student Leadership Academy Conference held at Cedar Lakes in Ripley this past weekend.

Check out the WOWK news story and video here.

WVNS also had a news story and video posted Friday, November 14th here.

Here are some pictures from the Conference: