The simulator will be on campus from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on October 13 to give students a "first hand experience" of the dangers associated with driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Representing the Bluefield Police Department, Detective Jon Jones presented a $500 check to BSC President Dr. Albert Walker during a brief ceremony in the Harris-Jefferson Student Center earlier this week. Jones noted that the funds came from the Governor's Highway Safety Grant program. He and Joan Buchanan, BSC Student Activities Coordinator worked for several months to apply for the grant.

"Binge drinking has become one of the biggest problems on college campuses," Buchanan said. "We believe this demonstration takes place at an ideal time, with homecoming, proms, and the holiday season approaching."

Walker echoed those sentiments. "If what we do here prevents one student from being killed in an alcohol-related accident, our efforts have been worthwhile.

September 24, 2003