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"Wasted" - a video about the dangers of underage drinking and driving

by Joy Spencer Lexi Spencer who was 16 years old, drank alcohol, knew enough not to drive, but made the mistake of riding in a car with someone who was also too intoxicated to be driving. This video is a testimonial by the people whose lives were profoundly affected by her death and the circumstances surrounding the incident. Along with Lexi's mother, it is the teens who speak out, who struggle with the hard-learned lessons of underage drinking. All of their lives have been forever changed by the loss of their classmate and friend. "Wasted" documents the horrific chain of events that occurred after this Oregon teen chose to ride in a vehicle with a drunk driver. “What makes this video stand out is that it presents actual testimonials. It isn’t a “what if?’ scenario, it is real life. These are teens whose lives are forever changed,” said Rudy Williams, OLCC Deputy Director, Public Safety Services. “We believe the DVD is important because at the heart of everyt

OLCC distributes $172 million to Oregon cities, counties and the general fund

by Joy Spencer OLCC distributed nearly $172 million to Oregon cities; counties; state general fund; as well as mental health, alcohol and drug treatment services in the 2009-2010 fiscal year. $97 Million - Oregon's general fund received more than $97 million dollars to help pay for critical services like schools, healthcare and law enforcement. $66 Million - Cities and counties received $66 million to support their local budgets, including important services such as law enforcement or purchasing fire trucks and ambulances. $8 Million - Oregon's mental health, alcoholism and drug services programs received eight million dollars. Another $267,306 went to Oregon’s Wine Board, which helps support Oregon’s local wine industry, further enhancing our local economy. “The OLCC is proud to be an agency that contributes revenue to essential state services,” says Steve Pharo, OLCC executive director. “Especially in these more difficult economic times, crucial services such