HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Ottawa County Sheriff Steve Kempker says anyone planning on celebrating the informal pre-Thanksgiving holiday sometimes called Drinksgiving should think twice.
Extra road patrols are on duty, specifically to catch anyone whose had too much alcohol or other intoxicants, and get them off the road for safety’s sake. This is part of a federally funded campaign called “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.”
Kempker told WHTC last year’s holiday road patrol numbers were down slightly and that could be because more people stayed home because of the COVID-19 rules. Listen to the full interview at https://omny.fm/shows/talk-of-the-town/ottawa-county-sheriff-steve-kempker-nov-24.
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is a time many college students use to gather before heading home for their own family dinners. But last year, most college students were already home, learning remotely.
This year, with most schools back in full session, Drinksgiving may be an option, but Kempker says the jury is still out. He said in talking to people who own bars and other businesses where alcohol is served and they’ve been telling him business has fallen off.
“They may have found out it may be less-expensive to drink at home, and better off to stay at home, and gather with friends there.”
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