The vehicle involved was not an automobile, but a large farm tractor that had overturned when attempting to make a U-turn on the narrow Chevy Chase Boulevard.

 

"Chevy Chase Boulevard doesn't see too much traffic from tractors, " says Police Deputy Jake Polensky.  It is an upscale neighborhood on the north side of Erinsborough, at least 6 miles from any agricultural areas.

 

The driver of the tractor, who jumped from the equipment as it was overturning, was not seriously injured.  Alchol appreared to be a factor in the accident.  Upon questioning, the man said that he was making a beer run from his farm in South Erinsborough and attempted to make the U-turn when he realized that he had passed the road on which he needed to turn to reach the liqour store.  He decided to drive his tractor when he learned that his wife had taken the keys to his truck.

 

The man's wife was not available for comment.  The scene of the accident has now been cleared and traffic is flowing smoothly throughout the area.  The driver of the tractor is awaiting a hearing.

 

 

 

Similar legislation has been considered in five other states, including Michigan.  The law requires that girls attending public school must receive a Guardisil three-stage vaccination by their tenth birthday.

 

The vaccine, which was approved by the FDA in 2006, protects against certain strains of the Human Pappiloma Virus, commonly known as HPV.  HPV is a sexually transmitted disease which dramatically increases the risk of cervical cancer later in life.

 

The law is controversial as it is the first required vaccination for a sexually transmitted disease.  Parents voiced their concerns at a recent town hall meeting in Carlsbad.

 

"I am worried about telling my daughter about this vaccine," says Martha Rogowski, mother of two daughters ages six and nine.  "I don't want them to get the idea that premarital sex is permissible because they are protected from one STD."

 

Other parents applaud the decision. 

 

"This is such an important step for women's health.  Parents need to concentrate on the health of their child and their portection, which is important regardless of their future sexual activity. One in four people is infected with this virus, and we're talking about cancer here," says Olivia Jacobson, mother of twin four-year-old daughters.

 

The legislature passed the bill on Thursday, by a wide margin of 65/79 votes.