At this morning's 2008 United Valley Red Cross Heroes Award Ceremony, members of the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council received the "Community Impact Award" for their U Booze U Looze peer-to-peer underage drinking awareness campaign and their 22-minute film SMASHED that's been approved for driver's education curriculum Statewide.

L-R: LYAC Co-Advisor Maggie Chisholm; LYAC members Veronica Irish, Athena Andoniades, Tim Stretton, Ashley Morgan; Linda Varrell who nominated LYAC; LYAC member Luke Jensen; Channel 8's Tory Ryden; LYAC members Jenni Golletti and Ray Goulet; and LYAC Co-Advisor Dottie Perham-Whittier.

LYAC had been nominated by Linda Varrell who had served alongside LYAC members during the City of Lewiston's successful quest for the distinction of All-America City bestowed by the National Civic League.  At this morning's recognition ceremony, LYAC members received a plaque and certificates  from Tory Ryden of WMTW - Channel 8, as the station was the sponsor for LYAC's award.
 

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Dot Perham-Whittier - Community Relations Coordinator
Lewiston City Hall
513-3000 - Extension 3205
dottie@ci.lewiston.me.us