National BADD ®
  
Where is Mary? and When will we have
justice for Mary?
Help our law enforcement
authorities make an arrest!
On
Friday, March
12, 2004 at approximately 10:00 P.M., Mary Denise (Marshall) Lands, DOB: 09/0319/64
disappeared from her home, under unusual circumstances from nearby
Marshall, Michigan. Six months later she was declared a "victim of foul
play". We believe there are many people who can help in this mystery. If
you have any information please contact the Michigan State Police, Battle
Creek Post- 269.968.6115. You may also anonymously contact Silent Observer-
269.964.3888. This is not a typical feature related to safe boating, but is
being published on our national web site to further promote public awareness
about Mary's disappearance. The Lands tragedy has devastated families and friends,
and deeply impacted our community.
It is hoped that in 2007 new leads
will be developed that will enable law enforcement to solve this case.
National BADD will maintain updates on the case and will not remove this
feature until the whereabouts of Mary Denise Lands is known. Someone out
there knows what happened. Please make the call!
Marshall Marshall Chronicle story-March 2005
You may also contact
Jim Carlin- www.Justinian.Law.com
Post your comments about the case on Mary's Blog
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People Magazine featured a story about the
intoxicated boater, boating safety, and BADD. It was a well written article about safe,
sober and responsible boating in our country and the problems caused by drunk boating
(BUI/OUI). Be sure to read the story which can be viewed at the People Magazine archive
website- www.People.com
We are a national safety organization
dedicated to public awareness for safe, sober and responsible boating throughout the
United States and Canada. BADD is not against drinking and alcohol consumption. BADD is
against drinking and operating a water-craft. We advocate the completion of boating safety
courses, filing a float plan, and the wearing of a life jacket (PFD) while on the
waterway. BADD also emphasizes another very important theme in safe boating,
"Weather, or Not to Boat." Everyone on the water must recognize that conditions
and weather can change quickly and create dangerous conditions. The responsible boater
must be aware of the limitation of their craft and ability. It is far better to cut short
a day on the water than to risk injury and death by taking a chance. Remember, by not
practicing "Weather, or Not to Boat" you are placing others in
jeopardy especially
members of the U.S. Coast Guard who will be risking their lives to assist you.
We would like to take this opportunity to
thank our many friends who have supported National BADD over the years. If it were not for
the generosity our sponsors have provided we would not be able to advocate our
positions on safe boating. We especially appreciate the long term commitment from
Anheuser-Busch, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), Oakley, Sebago, Stearns, Valvoline, and Waterway Guide.
Bombardier, Sea-Doo joined us in 2002 and have provided our last three watercrafts.
This year we will utilize a 2005
Bombardier- Sea-Doo, Sportster 4-Tec for our 2005 "Responsibility Matters"
boating safety tour. We are very grateful to the
management in all these corporations who support our mutual interests in safe,
sober and responsible boating.
Because of the many tropical storms and
hurricanes last year that battered Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and the East
coast we were not able to complete our 2004 cross country boating safety tour
event aboard
the "Spirit of Battle Creek-USA". As we have
said many times, "Weather, or Not to Boat" must always be a factor for any
prudent boater. Please continue to review our links for the schedule and
itinerary of our 2005 Empire State Tour and as you enjoy this season on
America's waterways, remember to be a safe, sober and responsible boater.
Captain Molli aboard the "Spirit of Battle Creek-USA"
says, "Your life jacket won't work, without you in it."
The event aboard the "Spirit of
Battle Creek-USA" was designed to promote public awareness for
safe, sober and responsible boating. By practicing safe boating we can reduce the number
of injuries and deaths that occur each year. The U. S. Coast Guard reported
710
fatalities in 2006, 697 in 2005, and 676 in 2004. Statistics are pending for 2007.
Boating safety statistics have
greatly improved so lets get together and prepare to make 2008 the safest year on record. The 7th Coast Guard
District in Miami recently published a statement about volunteer service to our country
and joining the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. The 38,000 men and women who volunteer their
time with the Coast Guard Auxiliary do so because they want to make a difference. They
want to make a difference in their neighborhood and region. They care, and what's
more important is that they have made and continue to make a difference. Safe boating is
everyone's business. "Boat Smart. Boat Safe. Wear It!"
Do your part in 2008 to promote responsible
boating throughout North America. Take a boating safety course and remember to
always wear your life jacket (PFD). Enjoy boating. You're in
Command, Be Responsible, Boat Safely!
If you have any thoughts, ideas or suggestions
on boating safety or our sites, feel free to contact us with your input.
Remember; "Boat
Smart. Boat Safe. Wear It!"
Jim Carlin, National
BADD ®
Telephone:
269.963.7068
E-mail us your comments and
feedback : JCarlin@BADD.org
Boaters Against Drunk Driving,
National BADD ®
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