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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-12-22, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2011.Festive R.I.D.E. program runs until Jan. 1 Forget spirit, they’ve got Christmas soul From left: Hannah Kendry, Candice Burnham, John Nesbit and Allison Stevenson prove that Christmas is overrated and that Christmas soul is where its really at during their performance at the Brussels Public School Christmas concert on Dec. 14 (Denny Scott photo) Impaired driving is a public safetyproblem year-round but sadly the threat only worsens during the holidays according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The OPP is conducting its annual Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign from Nov. 25 to Jan. 1, 2012 and is reminding motorists that province- wide R.I.D.E. stops will be highly visible throughout the holidayseason. During last year’s R.I.D.E. campaign (2010-2011), the OPP laid 308 impaired driving charges and issued 903 Warn Range and Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspensions. Impaired driving continues to be the leading cause of criminal death in Canada. As of mid-November (2011), 40 people have died inalcohol-related collisions on OPP- patrolled roads and highways compared to 75 this same time last year (2010). While the number is down significantly this year, even one alcohol-related death is one too many and motorists need to be more proactive in eliminating these preventable fatalities altogether according to the OPP. “Year after year, our FestiveR.I.D.E. campaign proves effective in taking impaired drivers off our roads. If you’re drinking, come up with a plan that involves not driving such as taking a cab, a bus or have a designated driver. Don’t drink and drive, don’t let those who are drinking drive and be sure to reportthose who do,” says C/Supt. Don Bell, Commander, OPP Highway Safety Division. Thinking of refusing a breath test? Think again. Motorists who refuse a breath test will be charged with a 'O Come All Ye Faithful Guided only by a single star Three wise men journeyed afar To the manger where the infant lay On that very first Christmas Day. May your spirits be lifted and your faith renewed as we recall the miracle of Christmas. Water Pumps & Pipe Lines - Conditioners Heaters - Water Installations - Backhoe Service Dale Pump & Farm Service Ltd. For All Your Water Needs 269 Ontario Street, Clinton, Ont. N0M 1L0 Phone 519-482-3274 Fax 519-482-9540 GRUNDFOS - MYERS STEVE McCULLOUGH NEIL DALE Season’s Greetings to all our customers and friends and a prosperous New Year! www.barmytech.on.ca 42659 Walton Rd. WALTON VENTURE CENTRE 519-887-9393 ~ Walton Wishing you Sew much Happiness this year! Merry Christmas from We wish all our customers and friends a very happy holiday season and all the very best in the coming year. 1 mile east of Londesborough on County Rd. 15 Phone 519-523-4742 ~ 1-877-619-7877 George, Matt, Dan, Wes, Hunter, Geoff, Austin & Kerry M.G.M. Townsend Tire Wishing You An Old-Fashioned Christmas 82589 London Rd., south of Blyth 519-523-9726 email: countryside@tcc.on.ca Glory to the Newborn King! All the best to you and your family, as together we celebrate the Miracle of His birth. Continued on page 15