by Braeden Smith

Point Blank Secretary

Well, the holidays are upon us. It’s by far the jolliest time of the year, which means there will be ample opportunities for merriment and mirth-making.

However, the season comes with a dark side. Every year at this same time traffic fatalities increase at an alarming rate. This is caused by a combination of worsened road conditions and holiday-related drinking.

And that’s why every year the high schools group Point Blank, a chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), sits outside of Island Market and hands out red ribbons that attach to car antennas. They’re free, but having one represents an oath: That the driver will not drink and drive during the holidays. Please show your support and help us spread our message. We can only hope that as islanders leave their holiday parties, they’ll see that ribbon on your car antenna and be reminded to not drink and drive.

We hope to see you on Dec. 17, 18 and 19 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. outside Island Market.

Point Blank is the Orcas Island High School prevention leadership group.