Update 2/18/2018: Using incidents from leaders who get in trouble is a good srpingbaord to discuss children;s literature on the same topic.
Garywants to bestarting quarterback, but Shane is coach's favorite. Gary plans to expose Shane for drunk driving and take the starter's spot. But when Gary discovers the cause of Shane's behavior, will he change his mind?
In The Option by Herma Brown
"Centering on the suburban town of Troy, Ohio, each of The Red Zone books has a revolving cast of characters, which maintains freshness and readability. With football as the central character, it is also the catalyst moving the stories forward, though there are no explicit transitions between each book, so the events surrounding each central character must engage and be variable. The depth at which the rotating authors absorb the readers demonstrates the series' sustainability. The Option packs an emotional lesson on the repercussions of drunk driving between rivals Shane and Gary. Brian, in Out of the Tunnel, battles his conscience about bullying to be part of the tight-knit team, while in At All Costs, the damage of concussions to youths playing sports is validated. While Breakthrough is the weakest in terms of a powerful message imparted to readers, it focuses on an unlikely friendship.
“Readers will appreciate the ability to pick up whichever books interest them while not having to read in sequential order,” according to this amazon review.” “These books can be effortlessly advertised to boys reading below grade level who still maintain an interest in contemporary topics. This series will be an easy selection to stock on school shelves." ―VOYA
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This entry was inspired by this incident:
Sunn. Dec. 23 8:22 PM PT: According to the Associated Press:
"Police said Crapo, who was alone in his vehicle, registered a blood alcohol content of .110. The legal limit in Virginia, which has strict drunken driving laws, is .08."
Wed Dec 26, 2012 at 4:00 PM PT: The police report is out, ending speculation that:
"Someone may have spiked the egg nog"
"He didn't know"
"The cop was a Democrat"
and other flurries that have been floating.
According to Boise Weekly:
The Washington Post's Allison Klein reported Wednesday afternoon that Idaho Republican Sen. Mike Crapo, busted for DUI on December 23, told Alexandria, Virginia law enforcement that he consumed "several shots of vodka" prior to being stopped after running a red light.
The Post obtained court documents revealing that a police driver "immediately detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage" on Crapo's breath which "became stronger as [Crapo] spoke."
The police officer wrote that Crapo said he had "drank the vodka hours earlier," according to the Post. ... He's expected to offer more details surrounding the DUI incident within the next several days.
UPDATE 10:14 p.m. MST. HERE IS THE MUGSHOT
Crossposted on 43rd State Blues
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He was hammered. Merry Christmas, Mike. Well, at least he cooperated with police. This is just in, from
Politico:
Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) was arrested and charged with drunken driving in Alexandria, Va., early Sunday morning, according to local police.
Jody Donaldson, a spokesperson for the Alexandria Police Department, said in an e-mail that Crapo was arrested at 12:45 a.m. Sunday. An Alexandria police officer noticed Crapo’s vehicle run through a red traffic light, and after the vehicle was stopped, the officer conducted field sobriety tests, which Crapo failed, Donaldson said. Crapo was arrested and taken into custody without incident, Donaldson said.
Idaho: One large land mass. One small population. One political party filled with more screw-ups than you can fit in an average class at the
Betty Ford Center. Nice going! Great family values! Way to set an example for our children! (triple snark)
UPDATE: In a statement, Crapo apologized for his actions.
“I am deeply sorry for the actions that resulted in this circumstance,” Crapo said. “I made a mistake for which I apologize to my family, my Idaho constituents and any others who have put their trust in me. I accept total responsibility and will deal with whatever penalty comes my way in this matter. “I will also undertake measures to ensure that this circumstance is never repeated.”
His BAC is not yet available, and there is a very interesting side note: Crapo, a 61-year-old Republican, is serving his third term in the U.S. Senate. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and has said publicly that
he abstains from alcohol.