by Joy Spencer Cheers to St. Patrick's Day ! Whether you are going out to celebrate at a local pub or hosting a party at home, remember to plan ahead to make sure that you are not relying on luck for a safe and fun St. Patrick's Day. ♣ If you plan on drinking, don’t drive! Protect yourself and others by having a designated driver and make sure everyone wears a seat belt. ♣ If you are the designated driver, watch out for intoxicated walkers who pay no attention to lights or crosswalks. ♣ Use a rideshare app such as Uber or Lyft, public transportation, or take a cab both to and from your location so you won't be tempted to drive intoxicated. You will also avoid leaving your car in an unfamiliar place overnight. ♣ Thank your servers and bartenders! They have a responsibility to make sure that customers don’t drink too much. If they take your drink away or offer to call you a cab – Thank them . They are ...