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TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The end of November and Thanksgiving weekend mark the beginning of the Holiday season. And while it is time to celebrate and be thankful, it is also a time to be careful, especially when a drunk or drugged driver is concerned.
The holiday season is a very festive season. Good food and good “cheer” are a must! But too much “cheery” alcoholic beverage can lead to a tragic alcohol-related traffic accident when a party is over and guests and family drive home.
To make this season safer, we offer a few tips for holiday get-togethers:
ALWAYS SERVE FOOD IF YOU SERVE ALCOHOL. High protein and carbohydrate foods, like cheese and meats are especially good. They stay in the stomach longer, which slows the rate at which the body absorbs alcohol.
SERVE NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. It is important that people have the option not to drink alcohol. Especially encourage “designated drivers” to drink these alternatives.
DON’T LET PEOPLE MIX THEIR OWN DRINKS. If you tend bar yourself or hire a professional bartender, you can control the amount of alcohol in each mixed drink. Have small glasses for beer, wine or champagne, so that if guests want to drink more they will have to make repeated trips to the bar where you can monitor their consumption. Never force drinks on your guests; some may accept your unwanted offer of more alcohol, not wishing to appear rude.
STOP SERVING ALCOHOL ABOUT TOW HOURS BEFORE THE PARTY IS OVER. This gives the guests time for their bodies to absorb the alcohol consumed. Serve coffee, non-alcoholic beverages, and more food.
IF A GUEST HAS HAD TOO MUCH TOO DRINK: Try to slow his/her drinking by engaging the guest in conversation or activities, offering drinks with little or no alcohol, and serving high protein food. Offer to pay for a cab ride home or have the guest spend the night. Only time can sober someone up. Coffee and a cold shower are not the answer. An “awake” drunk is just as dangerous behind the wheel.
We at the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office ask you to remember that the party is not over until each guest is safely home.
Press Release 4/21/2011 – Website Launch
Sheriff Fred Thompson would like to announce the launch of our re-vamped website found at www.belmontsheriff.com
We are currently working with Brock Rogers, owner & designer for “10T Web Design” of Barnesville, Ohio, a Belmont County Company. This relationship has brought a new, more user friendly, interactive web site for the public. He listened to what we wanted to achieve and we continue to work towards what our residents need.
Our Home page provides direct links to Amber Alerts, The National Weather Service and the Sex Offender Registry. Winter Road Advisories will be updated on our Home page as well.
Under “Departments” a description of the responsibilities and duties are listed for many of our individual departments and there is a section that allows the public to “voice” comments and concerns. A contact list of phone extensions are available for the public that are placing calls to the Sheriff’s Office.
A listing of all Belmont County Sheriff’s Sales of Foreclosure Properties can be accessed though the web site under “Sheriff’s Sales”. A picture, bidding information and requirements is available with a list of frequently asked questions.
The “Jail” Section provides answers to a lot of frequently asked questions and will, in the future, will provide current listings of prisoner population. This section answers many questions concerning public access to the prisoner.
The “Concealed Carry” Section is available to those wanting to obtain a permit. This section will answer your questions, tell you who and when to contact for an appointment to obtain your permit along with qualifications and requirements.
The “Information” Section tells you how to contact us, provides available forms, a Get Help section with a list of county agencies, Road closures and a wanted section will post information on persons or information wanted in Belmont County.
The “News” section will be updated regularly with news about the “goings on” in our office. This useful information will keep the public informed. In addition to the news being posted on the website, it will also be published to an RSS news feed.
Please use our site and let us know what you think. Sheriff Thompson wants the residents of Belmont County to have as much access to his office as needed.