Beth Anne and Ken Pardue and their 21/2-year-old twins, Zachary and Mackai, enjoy a revival of Keyport’s Memorial Day parade Sunday. VERONICA YANKOWSKI
Middletown Police Chief John F. Pollinger has announced that all police patrols will be conducting vigorous enforcement action against underage drinkers.
Pollinger wishes to remind all parents and teen-agers that strict enforcement of all statutes governing underage drinking will be used in an effort to safeguard the young people of Middletown Township.
Also, all parents are requested to chaperone house parties carefully in an effort to reduce the problem. Members of the department are available to answer any questions parents may have, and assist any group in establishing an anti-alcohol program.
Chief Pollinger also advises that with the advent of warmer weather, there is an increase in pedestrian traffic and an increase in pedestrian accidents, which is the second largest category of motor vehicle deaths and injuries.
The director of the Division of Highway Safety has issued the following safety tips:
• If it is necessary to walk on the roadway, pedestrians should always keep to the side of the roadway and walk facing traffic. Pedestrians should wear or carry something light or bright to make the pedestrian more visible in the daytime, and wear reflective materials if going out when it is dark.
• Before stepping into the roadway, search for turning vehicles and look left-right-left. Let a car pass before crossing the street if unsure whether seen by the driver. Do not assume all vehicles will stop just because one has. Use extra caution when crossing in front of a stopped bus or truck, as its size makes it even harder for the driver to see pedestrians. Try to walk in front of parked cars, and be alert for noise, exhaust smoke and backup lights. Also, obey "Walk" and "Don’t walk" traffic signals.