News Party at Mom's House!

**gblowfish** · 10-01-2013, 10:56 AM

Whatever happened to driving out into the woods, or the river and partying? Oh, I forgot. This is Leawood. She probably sent the pool boy out to Gomer's to buy the Johnny Walker! Don't forget to use a coaster!

*http://www.kctv5.com/story/23573113/...upplying-booze

OLATHE, KS (KCTV) -
A Leawood woman is accused of supplying booze to underage kids during a party at her home.

Sara McQuaid, 56, faces one count of hosting a party with alcohol for juveniles. Bond was set at $1,500, which she posted.

Authorities said more than two dozen children were found at McQuaid's home, and that many were drunk.

McQuaid called the KCTV5 newsroom Monday night to complain about inaccuracies but didn't provide specifics. She repeatedly threatened to sue KCTV5 for defamation.

Neighbors who live near 98th Street and Overbrook Road said that the party that led to McQuaid's arrest wasn't the first time they had seen the quiet neighborhood streets lined with cars.

In the past, some parents have said they hosted parties because they don't want their children and their friends drinking elsewhere. They contend this allows them to keep an eye on underage drinkers.

But it's illegal, said Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe. He said too many parents continue to host house parties for teens, and that police continue to bust the drinking parties.

"Kids are inexperienced drinkers and don't know how to handle alcohol," Howe said. "Many times, they get violently ill. The other problem is where you have a number of teenagers at a house, many times they get out of the house and end up driving."

And parents can be held liable when something horrible occurs.

An Independence teen was killed when an underage drunken driver struck her on Halloween night in 2009. The woman who allegedly served him with booze at a house party was issued a citation in 2011. It wasn't clear Monday night the status of that case.

Howe urged parents not to host the underage parties.

"It's unfortunately a common experience," he said.

BigCatDaddy · 10-01-2013, 11:01 AM

How else is she supposed to get lucky?

**Rain Man** · 10-01-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

How else is she supposed to get lucky?

Get a teaching certificate like the rest of them.

T-post Tom · 10-01-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

How else is she supposed to get lucky?

Dayze · 10-01-2013, 11:01 AM

my buddies dad use to tell us if we were going to drink, he wanted us to do it at his house. He would score beer, and take our keys.

lol. ahh..the good 'ol days.
*edit*...granted it was beer, we were nearly 18, and later hade joined the military after high school on a 1 year deferred enlistment.

BlackHelicopters · 10-01-2013, 11:04 AM

Johnny Walker? Good stuff for teenagers.

Kiimo · 10-01-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by theelusiveeightrop

Johnny Walker? Good stuff for teenagers.

Aged 18 years. Just like she likes it.

Sorce · 10-01-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

"Kids are inexperienced drinkers and don't know how to handle alcohol,"

Sounds like they need practice.

Beef Supreme · 10-01-2013, 11:17 AM

Quite a few parents hosted keggers and other booze parties when I was in high school. Most lived outside of town a bit, so it usually wasn't bothering neighbors, but not all. One annual event took place at the house of the mayor of an exclusive neighborhood that had its own police force.

Back in the day, when cops caught you underage drinking and driving, they'd have you pour it out.

vailpass · 10-01-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefTablet

Quite a few parents hosted keggers and other booze parties when I was in high school. Most lived outside of town a bit, so it usually wasn't bothering neighbors, but not all. One annual event took place at the house of the mayor of an exclusive neighborhood that had its own police force.

Back in the day, when cops caught you underage drinking and driving, they'd have you pour it out.

This. And pouring it out sucked.

**Dunit35** · 10-01-2013, 11:54 AM

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This. And pouring it out sucked.

Reminds me of the time I made two 18 year olds pour out a fresh 30 pack on a traffic stop. They were sober and knew better than to bitch or they could've spent an evening in jail. You could tell they were sad pouring that out.

vailpass · 10-01-2013, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

Reminds me of the time I made two 18 year olds pour out a fresh 30 pack on a traffic stop. They were sober and knew better than to bitch or they could've spent an evening in jail. You could tell they were sad pouring that out.

The law is the law, but still they had to be hating it.
Could have been made much worse for them though.

**Dunit35** · 10-01-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

The law is the law, but still they had to be hating it.
Could have been made much worse for them though.

I was 18 once and if I had ever been caught I would've been pretty pumped to waste $20 on pouring it out compared to the couple hundred in tickets.

Same way when we break up high school parties. As long as they're being fairly quiet and respectful to me when I enter, I don't care. Have fun, I use to do the same thing too.

NewChief · 10-01-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

Reminds me of the time I made two 18 year olds pour out a fresh 30 pack on a traffic stop. They were sober and knew better than to bitch or they could've spent an evening in jail. You could tell they were sad pouring that out.

Happened to me at my senior prom. We roll up to the parking lot in a friend's parent's van. Big crew of us. Chick gets out, tosses a beer can like "WooHoo! Seniors mother****er! We're here" and the beer can lands at a cop's feet.

Doh!

He was cool and made us pour out everything in our ice chest, then told us to go into the dance and enjoy ourselves. We were stoked! We were all raging, having a great time, relieved that we got off. Then a teacher taps me on the shoulder, "Come with us. We've called your parents for your drinking infraction." The cops were cool with it, but the vice principal who heard about it wasn't.. so we all got busted and sat in ISS for a week.

Radar Chief · 10-01-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

Happened to me at my senior prom. We roll up to the parking lot in a friend's parent's van. Big crew of us. Chick gets out, tosses a beer can like "WooHoo! Seniors mother****er! We're here" and the beer can lands at a cop's feet.

Doh!

He was cool and made us pour out everything in our ice chest, then told us to go into the dance and enjoy ourselves. We were stoked! We were all raging, having a great time, relieved that we got off. Then a teacher taps me on the shoulder, "Come with us. We've called your parents for your drinking infraction." The cops were cool with it, but the vice principal who heard about it wasn't.. so we all got busted and sat in ISS for a week.

Such the rapscallion.

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gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17596178 VARSITY	Party at Mom's House! Whatever happened to driving out into the woods, or the river and partying? Oh, I forgot. This is Leawood. She probably sent the pool boy out to Gomer's to buy the Johnny Walker! Don't forget to use a coaster! *http://www.kctv5.com/story/23573113/...upplying-booze OLATHE, KS (KCTV) - A Leawood woman is accused of supplying booze to underage kids during a party at her home. Sara McQuaid, 56, faces one count of hosting a party with alcohol for juveniles. Bond was set at $1,500, which she posted. Authorities said more than two dozen children were found at McQuaid's home, and that many were drunk. McQuaid called the KCTV5 newsroom Monday night to complain about inaccuracies but didn't provide specifics. She repeatedly threatened to sue KCTV5 for defamation. Neighbors who live near 98th Street and Overbrook Road said that the party that led to McQuaid's arrest wasn't the first time they had seen the quiet neighborhood streets lined with cars. In the past, some parents have said they hosted parties because they don't want their children and their friends drinking elsewhere. They contend this allows them to keep an eye on underage drinkers. But it's illegal, said Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe. He said too many parents continue to host house parties for teens, and that police continue to bust the drinking parties. "Kids are inexperienced drinkers and don't know how to handle alcohol," Howe said. "Many times, they get violently ill. The other problem is where you have a number of teenagers at a house, many times they get out of the house and end up driving." And parents can be held liable when something horrible occurs. An Independence teen was killed when an underage drunken driver struck her on Halloween night in 2009. The woman who allegedly served him with booze at a house party was issued a citation in 2011. It wasn't clear Monday night the status of that case. Howe urged parents not to host the underage parties. "It's unfortunately a common experience," he said.
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Beef Supreme MVP Join Date: Oct 2010 Casino cash: $10019560	Quite a few parents hosted keggers and other booze parties when I was in high school. Most lived outside of town a bit, so it usually wasn't bothering neighbors, but not all. One annual event took place at the house of the mayor of an exclusive neighborhood that had its own police force. Back in the day, when cops caught you underage drinking and driving, they'd have you pour it out.
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