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Meeting to discuss problem of teen drinking called in LeRoy tonight

By Howard B. Owens

Residents of LeRoy are asked to attend a community forum tonight to discuss the issue of teenage alcohol abuse.

The meeting will be held at LeRoy Village Fitness, according to WBTA.

Over the past six years, there has been a 250 percent increase in incidents involving under-age drinking. Most recently, a 21-year-old man was found in the Village so intoxicated, allegedly, that he had to taken to the hospital. He allegedly bought and served alcohol to an 18-year-old in the Village.

WBTA posted an audio quote from Cindy Herzog, superintendent of LeRoy Central Schools.

The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m..

william tapp

Its a shame out teens think thy have to drink to have fun, i been there done that as a kid my self, and i was just lucky i don't not get in trouble over it. I think when teens get caught the law should give them lots of communality service work and if you can find who bought the booze fine the living hell out of them or maybe some jail time.

Apr 1, 2009, 11:21am Permalink
C. M. Barons

The behavior of "our" teens is the business of the teenagers' parents. If parents won't take responsibility for their childrens' behavior; then the business transfers to law enforcement and the courts.
As to why teenagers embrace risky behavior, if you have to wonder, you don't watch TV, read magazines or take in movies. In fact, you must live in a very secluded fallout shelter!
I would venture that this scenario has been revisited ever since alcohol was first served. When adults cease to drink, children will not be far behind.

Apr 1, 2009, 12:32pm Permalink
Richard Gahagan

You gotta fight
For your right
To Party

Your pop caught you smoking man he said no way
That hypocrite smokes two packs a day
Man, living at home is such a drag
Now your mom threw away your best porno mag...Busted

You gotta fight
For your right
To Party

You gotta fight

Toss you out of this house if that's the clothes you're gonna wear
I'll kick you out of my home if you don't cut that hair
Your mom busted in and said what's that noise
Aw, mom you're just jealous it's the beastie boys.

You gotta fight
For your right
To Party

Apr 1, 2009, 12:59pm Permalink
Richard Gahagan

They're dancin' on the ceilin'
They're dancing' on the floor
People everywhere comin' through the door
They know there's a party goin' on
Do the dancin' n romance all night long
I know it's cold outside
C'mon baby, keep you satisfied
All you gotta do is move
Every time you feel that groove
Ain't nothing' but a party
Ain't nothing' but a party
Ain't nothing' but a party
Ain't nothing' but a houseparty baaaaaby

Apr 1, 2009, 3:23pm Permalink

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