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Insurance Ltd.
P.O. Box 69
470 Turnberry Street
Brussels, ON NOG I HO
(519)887-6100
Fax: (519)887-6109
e-mail: sholdice@wcl.on.ca
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Agromart
Brussels 887-6273
Heavy Duty Truck Parts
Brussels 887-9661 Blyth 523-9681
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MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Wroxeter, Ontario
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(519) 335-3561
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• Prompt Claims Service
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• Over 125 Years of
Community Service
“Quality Service is the cornerstone of everything we do."
HURON FEEDING
SYSTEMS
Brussels 887-6289
Schimanski Family
Funeral Home
P.O. Box 354
403 Albert Street
Brussels, Ontario
Frank J. Schimanski Phone 887-6336
Funeral Director Fax 887-6438
McKillop Mutual
Insurance Company
91 Main St. S., Seaforth
NOK 1W0
527-0400
1-800-463-9204
BLYTH &
DISTRICT
FIRE
DEPARTMENT
Blyth 523-4211
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INSURANCE
BROKERS LTD.
4 Generations since 1910
Blyth 523-4481
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Don't Drink
& Drive
When it comes to alcohol, it's easy to
be fooled by appearances. But the fact is, that an "innocent" 12 oz.
mug of beer, or a "harmless" 5 oz. glass of wine, is as guilty of
causing intoxication as a standard 11/4 oz. shot of hard liquor. No
matter what you're drinking, remember to drink responsibly and in
moderation. Eating foods that are rich in protein beforehand, is
another way to temper the effects of alcohol.
RESPONSIBLE HOSTING AND reducing the festive spirit. By following these
PLANNiNG ARE THE KEYS TO SZTX XX™ a’nXp
WORRY-!" REE PARTIES. ensure guests arrive home safely," says Suzy
The host can be held responsible for injuries or Rosensteln, a program developer with ARF’s
damages that occur as a result of the alcohol they Health Promotion Program Development Unit,
serve. By planning ahead, this risk and that of “Designating a sober server, offering
guests having problems can be lowered. appropriate snacks and making low-alcohol and
For advice on how to organize a safer gathering alcohoMree refreShments available to guests are
and reduce risk of liability, the Addiction jmpOrtant (jeta(|s to consider," says Michael
Research Foundation (ARF) and the Liquor .. ,Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) have developed Fa9a"’ mana9er’ Vintages/product knowiedge at
a brochure called Having a Party? The brochure ,he LCB0’ Most imPortant- he sa*s' is ,or the
lists 10 tips for responsible hosting including: hos‘to avoid drinkln9 ,o° much-
mix drinks yourself instead of having an open "Staying sober so you can react quickly and
bar; stop serving alcohol a few hours before the appropriately to any situation is the key to
party is over, and find out how guests will be responsible hosting. Being responsible will
going home from the party. enhance, not detract from, a great party," he said.
"At this time of year, when alcohol is served on The Having a Party? brochure is available free
so many occasions, we want to offer practical of charge at all LCBO stores or at the following
advice on how to reduce the risks without Internet address: http://sano.arf.org/partytip.htm.
FACTS
1998 R.I.D.E.
Statistics for Huron County's
5 Week Program
6079 vehicles were stopped
9 people were charged with impaired
operation
10 people received a 12 hour driving
suspension
98 vehicle collisions - No fatalities
(Hensall North)
Males 19-44 scored
highest in total
number of crashes
as well as crashes
involving property
damage, personal
injury and fatalities.
24.4%
of licensed drivers
reported driving
within an hour of
consuming two or
more drinks
the
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Tel: (519) 887-2662
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
Drive SOBER - Save Lives!
Huron/Bruce Chapter
Wingham, ON N0G2W0
Tel: (519)357-4552
EVERY DRINKING DRIVER
ISA
POTENTIAL