Members of the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council were guests of Representative Elaine Makas at the State House in Augusta on March 26, 2008. The youth were presented with a Legislative Sentiment in regards to their U Booze U Looze film entitled SMASHED being approved for use in driver's education Statewide.

L-R: Rep. Richard Wagner, Rep. Michael Carey, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, Rep. Margaret Craven, Senator Peggy Rotundo, LYAC Chair Luke Jensen, LYAC Treasurer Athena Andoniades, Rep. Elaine Makas, Rep. Mark Samson, LYAC Vice-Chair Tim Stretton, and LYAC Co-Advisor Dottie Perham-Whittier.

During the Augusta visit, the youth were able to talk with numerous legislators and Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap about the dangers of underage drinking.