Amy Stock Memorial Trailer

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1 Volume 1, Issue 3 January 2017 Broome County Hosts Annual STOP-DWI Winter Classic Basketball Tourney Amy Stock Memorial Trailer Otsego County STOP-DWI The STOP-DWI Winter Classic is more than just top caliber basketball- it s an educational experience. The Broome County STOP-DWI Program invites high school teams from across New York State to participate in this outstanding tournament which uses basketball as a tool to create a unique and exciting learning experience for youth. I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E 1 Amy Stock Memorial Trailer continued on page 4 On July 19, 2015, Amy Stock was killed by a drunk driver. Amy's sister, Eileen Anania, an Otsego County resident, worked with the Otsego County Sheriff and STOP-DWI to bring the demolished car to the county where she lives. In an effort to preserve the car, tell Amy's story and educate the public on the dangers of drinking and driving the STOP-DWI Amy Stock Memorial was created. To request the STOP-DWI Amy Stock memorial trailer at your event, please contact your local STOP-DWI office (visit: for quick access to coordinator contact information). 1 Broome County Winter Classic 2 William T. Smith Award Recipient Chris Marion 2 Annual Highway Safety Symposium 3 Allegany Hosts Cookies & Wassail Day 4 Genesee County Awards Luncheon 5 High in Plain Sight Training Series 5 Lights for Life Monroe County 5 In Memoriam Amy Stock Memorial Trailer - continued on page 3 STOP-DWI 1

2 ANNUAL NYS HIGHWAY SAFETY SYMPOSIUM Lake Placid October, 2016 The fall foliage was at its peak when we assembled in Lake Placid this year for the annual Highway Safety Symposium co-sponsored by NYS STOP-DWI Association, NYS Association of Traffic Safety Boards and the Governor s Traffic Safety Committee. We were dazzled by our keynote speaker, award-winning magician Steven Brundage who performed a wide array of illusions, mystery and enchantment. Steve s world-class mastery in sleight of hand, as well as his Rubik's cube was beyond entertaining. The application for traffic safety professionals was clear: things are not always what they seem and thinking out of the box, using entertaining techniques and partnering with people and agencies we may not have seen as allies are ingredients to success in any program. We also heard some very interesting concepts from Catherine McDonald, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing - Perspectives in Teen Driving Safety: Roads We ve Traveled Over Time. More than 250 conference attendees spent four days attending workshops such as Prescription Drug Diversion, Judicial Intervention Strategies, Utilizing Social Media, Ignition Interlock-Roadmap to Higher Compliance, Teen Driver Inattention, Driving Simulators and Victim Advocates. Many other pertinent issues were discussed including Motorcycle Enforcement, DWI Dangers, Pedestrian Safety and the GTSC New Program Guidelines. The symposium also gives members an opportunity to hold business meetings and to have an informal exchange of ideas with those from around the state. Highlights included the William T. Smith II and Dorothy Smith Institute, sponsored by the STOP-DWI Foundation; Battle of the Belts, sponsored by the NYS Association of Traffic Safety Boards and Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement sponsored by the Governor s Traffic Safety Committee. Broome County STOP-DWI Coordinator, Chris Marion, Honored with William T. Smith Award NYS Highway Safety Symposium, Lake Placid October, 2016 Congratulations to Broome County STOP-DWI Coordinator, Chris Marion the 2016 recipient of the William T. Smith Award!! He also serves as the statewide STOP-DWI Foundation Chair. Chris is a very worthy recipient having contributed a great deal of time and energy to our education and training efforts, legislative agenda and the development of our mobile app Have a Plan. The William T. Smith Award was developed to honor Senator Smith for his dedication to the cause of the NYS STOP-DWI Coordinator s Association. The Smith Award will be a New York State STOP-DWI Coordinator s Association Award, not an award for recognition of local accomplishments. The guidelines to be included for selection consideration are that the person(s) be a member of the Association in good standing, or be directly involved in the daily operation of any county program, or be a consultant directly involved in the overall operation of the State Association business. The person(s) selected will have provided the State Association with time and effort, which will be judged as enhancing the cause of the Association in its daily and yearly business. Stay tuned for information regarding next year s conference. We are happy to announce we will be in Niagara Falls, October 15 18, Conference Committee Members are: Colleen Grebleski, Chemung; Suzanne Cirencione, Ontario; John Winchell, Washington and Chris Hale, Orange. Robert Richards is also participating since his county is hosting the conference. If you have any ideas for workshops or how to improve the conference please feel free to contact one of the committee members. Wishing everyone a productive and safe New Year! Christina Hale, STOP-DWI Association, Chairperson Pictured left to right: Michele James, St. Lawrence Co; Peggy Duffy, Monroe Co; Chris Marion; Chris Hale, Orange Co & Association Chairperson. STOP-DWI 2

3 Amy Stock Memorial Trailer - continued from page 1 A L L E G A N Y C O U N T Y H O S T S A N N U A L C O O K I E S A N D W A S S A I L DAY AMY STOCK Described by friends as: A Powerhouse for Good On July 19, 2015, Amy Stock, was killed by a drunk driver. She was an innocent victim driving home from an evening of babysitting. The man who killed her was traveling 65mph down an Albany City street when he ran a stop sign and hit Amy s car. His blood alcohol level was.27, more than three times the legal limit. The drunk driver was charged and convicted of aggravated vehicular homicide and will be spending 8-24 years in state prison. Amy obtained a BS in Biomedical Computing from RIT and worked for Baxter Healthcare Corp. in Chicago for a number of years. Amy went on to earn a MA in Environmental Studies. At the time of her death, she was working on her PhD in Education and Curriculum Development at SUNY Albany. Pictured are Marina Guiney of Cuba-Rushford CS, Maggie Gaylord of Andover CS, Trevor Smith of Cuba- Rushford CS, Jacob Cunningham of Wellsville CS and Chef Joseph Fusco. The Allegany County STOP-DWI Program held their Annual Cookies and Wassail Day on Monday, December 12. This day is presented as an alcohol-free alternative for Christmas parties. Students from the Cattaraugus- Allegany BOCES in Belmont prepared around 1300 cookies and nine gallons of wassail which were provided to county employees and legislators. Coordinator Linda Edwards also made a presentation to the County Legislature regarding National Impaired Driving Prevention Month and Board Chairman Curtis Crandall proclaimed December as Impaired Driving Prevention Month in Allegany County, urging the citizens of Allegany County to avoid driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Amy s book, River Stories Healing Through Nature and Rivers was published by her family posthumously as it was on her to do list for This book is a testament to the beauty of her spirit and a guide to her life s journey. TRAILER INFORMATION: Recommended minimum ¾ ton truck for towing purposes. A set-up manual and instructions are provided. These instructions must be followed to properly and safely prepare the trailer for display. STOP-DWI 3

4 Genesee County STOP-DWI Hosts First Awards Luncheon November 22, 2016 On Tuesday, Nov. 22, the Genesee County STOP-DWI Advisory Board sponsored its premiere STOP-DWI Awards Luncheon at Terry Hills Restaurant & Banquet Facility. Genesee County continued: Batavia Police Officer Matthew J. Wojtaszczyk and Genesee County Sheriff Deputy Rich Schildwaster received the Top Cop Award for going above and beyond with DWI arrests during a twelve month time period. They were also honored for their dedication to keeping our community safe. Genesee County Sheriff Gary Maha received the Coordinator s Award for his outstanding commitment to our community for the last 49 years. The law enforcement honorees each received a challenge coin. STOP-DWI coordinator Matt Landers explained that there have been only 50 such coins made, each is sequentially numbers and they will be given out to honorees in the coming years. Genesee County Sheriff Gary Maha, who is retiring at the end of this year, received coin #1. Seven young people from districts in the county were honored for their commitment to the community for entering the Board s STOP-DWI Poster Contest. There were First- through Third-place winners in two grade categories, 6-8 and 9-12, as well as a Grand Prize Winner. Additionally, the luncheon recognized two Top Cop Awards and a Coordinator s Award. The following young people were recognized for their STOP DWI poster submissions: 6-8th grade winners; Jessica Andrade, Isabella Biviano, Taylor Hutton and Grace Shepard. The 9th-12th grade winners are Isabella Riner and Morgan Harrington. The Grand Prize Winner whose artwork will appear on two billboards in Genesee County throughout the month of December is Kallie Totten, an eighth-grader from Elba Central School. Holiday Classic Continued from page 1 Through involvement in the tournament, high school students are encouraged to become leaders in the effort to deal with substance abuse in their community. By participating in Teen Traffic Safety Day and hosting our "Just Drive" program, thousands of students each year learn about the traffic safety challenges that young drivers face every day on our roadways. STOP-DWI 4

5 HI G H I N P L A I N S I G H T T R A I N I N G S E R I E S FEATURING OFFICER JERMAINE GALLOWAY The NY State STOP-DWI Foundation, Inc., through funding from the NYS Governor s Traffic Safety Committee is pleased to sponsor regional trainings to benefit local STOP- DWI efforts in New York State. These seminars are free of charge and are designed help police, prosecution, education, prevention, probation and treatment professionals to prevent impaired driving. The High in Plain Sight training is a comprehensive course on the latest alcohol and drug use trends. The presentation covers alcohol and drug clothing, alcoholic energy drinks, alcopops, alcohol and drug concealment methods and containers, drug paraphernalia, drug related music and groups, logos, stickers, new technology, youth party tendencies, party games, non-traditional alcoholic beverages, social networking sites, synthetic drugs, OTC drugs, inhalants, concentrates, E-cigarettes, and popular party drugs. (This training qualifies for 6 hours of CASAC credit). Lights on for Life Monroe County STOP-DWI with Rochester Against Intoxicated Driving (RAID) Monroe County STOP-DWI in conjunction with Rochester Against Intoxicated Driving (RAID), held the 2016 "Lights on for Life" Motorcade on December 10. This year Monroe County was joined by Genesee, Livingston and Wayne Counties Sheriff's Office's with each supplying a vehicle for support. Over twenty-five vehicles participated in the Motorcade to raise awareness during National Drugged and Drunk Driving Awareness Month. Thank you to all agencies that were present. The High in Plain Sight training will feature Officer Jermaine Galloway, a retired police officer who, during his career, specialized in alcohol retail compliance checks, underage drinking party enforcement, fake ID training, drug identification and DWI enforcement. Mr. Galloway is certified in drug identification, alcohol beverage laws and community policing. He has received recognition from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. F O R D E T A I L S A N D A G E N D A V I S I T W W W. S T O P D W I. O R G / U P C O M I N G - E V E N T S July 11 Allegany County July 12 Broome County July 17 Otsego County July 18 Albany County July 31 Oswego County August 1 Ontario County September 5 Rockland County IN MEMORIAM In New York State in 2015 there were 262 alcohol related traffic fatalities and 211 drug related traffic fatalities. All of the 62 counties in New York State operate a local option STOP-DWI program designed to coordinate local efforts in Law Enforcement, Prosecution, Probation, Rehabilitation, Public Information, Education, and Administration. Although Law Enforcement and community members work tirelessly to keep our New York State roads safe from impaired drivers, we still have victims. Many of the efforts of STOP-DWI Coordinators statewide are to honor these victims. September 6 September 25 September 26 Nassau County Warren County Franklin County Visit: our page dedicated to the victims of impaired driving crashes. STOP-DWI 5

6 N E W Y O R K S T A T E S T O P - D W I E N F O R C E M E N T C R A C K D O W N S HALLOWEEN: OCTOBER 28 OCTOBER 31, 2016 THANKSGIVING: NOVEMBER 23-27, 2016 HOLIDAY SEASON (NATIONAL): December 16, 2016 January 2, 2017 SUPER BOWL: FEBRUARY 3-6, 2017 ST. PATRICK S DAY: MARCH 17 19, 2017 MEMORIAL DAY: MAY 26-30, 2017 JULY 4 TH : JUNE 30- JULY 5, 2017 LABOR DAY: AUGUST 18 SEPTEMBER 4, 2017 Association Board Members: Christina Hale (Orange) Chair Sue Cirencione (Ontario) Vice-Chair Rob Richards (Niagara) Secretary Robert Lighthall (Oswego) Treasurer Directors: Thomas Giruzzi (Oneida), Sheryl Hutton (Lewis), Christopher Mistron (Nassau), William Johnson (Dutchess) Foundation Board Members: Chris Marion (Broome) Chair Reggie Crowley (Columbia) Vice-Chair Linda Edwards (Allegany) Secretary John Winchell (Washington) Treasurer Directors: Craig Cherry (Orange), Lloyd Hoskins (Cayuga), Matt Landers (Genesee), Deborah Stitt (Ulster), John Sullivan (Erie) COMINGS AND GOINGS WELCOME TO THE NEW STOP-DWI COORDINATORS STATEWIDE Chenango County Faye Pierce Clinton County Aaron Lefebvre Fulton County Amanda Nellis New York City Melanie Klein Rensselaer County Tom Hoffman Schenectady County John Lubrant Steuben County Sheriff James Allard STOP-DWI 6