Rainier man recruiting volunteers to serve as designated drivers

"Cape is optional," reads the card recruiting people to serve their communities as designated drivers.

They're superheroes, says Tony Cataldo of Rainier, Ore.

For many years, Cataldo has encouraged and enabled volunteers to become safe, recognized drivers for people who have imbibed so much that they wouldn't be considered safe drivers.

Several years ago, several volunteers came forward to provide rides from Skamokawa establishments.

Drivers receive training and act independently, Cataldo said, so he doesn't know if that group is still providing services.

For more information on how to volunteer as an independent designated driver, contact Cataldo at (971) 203-4244.