LETTERS: PLAN NOW TO AVOID UNDERAGE DRINKING

To the editor:

At this time of year, many of our young people are preparing for two very important occasions: prom and graduation. In order to make this year's festivities safe, responsible and enjoyable, we encourage everyone in our community to join together to stop underage drinking.

All of us -- parents, educators, community groups, businesses, law enforcement, the alcohol beverage industry and others -- are important to preventing illegal underage drinking. Participating in Operation ID is a way for retailers to prevent sales to minors. Parental involvement also can make a difference.

Working together, we can continue to help our young people make smart choices from resisting negative peer pressure to respecting the law and avoiding underage drinking. We all make the difference.

AMY PRIDEMORE

Consumer Awareness Representative

River Eagle Distributing Co.

Cape Girardeau