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Sticker Shock Event On September 2

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submitted by Jill Augustine

Students from the Berlin High School and TRAC’s (Together Reducing Alcohol and drugs in our CommunitieS) participated in the Sticker Shock Campaign at the Stewart’s in Berlin, N.Y. , before the Labor Day weekend, when a larger than usual amount of alcohol is sold.  [private]

left to right: Hailey Madsen, Ms. Augustine, Haley Maxon, Parker Crandall, Rachel Cahill, Amanda Despart, Hayden Crandall, Madison Scott. Photo courtesy of Jill Augustine, Student Assistance Counselor, BCS.
left to right: Hailey Madsen, Ms. Augustine, Haley Maxon, Parker Crandall, Rachel Cahill, Amanda Despart, Hayden Crandall, Madison Scott. Photo courtesy of Jill Augustine, Student Assistance Counselor, BCS.

Sticker Shock” is intended to bring awareness to the prevention of underage drinking by reminding purchasers of alcohol that it is illegal to give alcohol to those under the age of 21 and that penalties for doing so can result in a $1,000 fine or a year in jail. [/private]