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14 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday January 4, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Impaired drivers still on local roads Halton Police are reporting an encouraging decrease in the number of roadside suspensions handed out during their holiday RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign. During the campaign, which ran from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31, Halton Regional Police officers stopped a total of 35,877 vehicles in RIDE checks, conducted 190 roadside breath tests, gave 28 drivers 12-hour licence suspensions and charged three people with impaired driving offences (two in Burlington, one in Oakville). "We're down from last year," said Halton Police Public Affairs Sgt. Brian Carr. "Last year we stopped 27,359 vehicles, conducted 199 roadside breath tests and handed out 54 roadside license suspensions. So I find that (this year's suspension total) very encouraging." While the decrease may be a positive sign, Carr says he's not celebrating just yet, as any alcohol-related driving suspension or charge is unacceptable. "The fact is we still have numbers in these areas, and when they're all zeros we'll be doing a lot better," he said. "Unfortunately that day is far away, but with our educational programs still going on and with MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) helping out we might get there." During the campaign Halton Police also slapped 10 individuals with drug charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act while a total of 300 charges under the Highway Traffic Act were laid against others. Police report that five people were charged with driving while under suspension, three novice drivers were charged with driving with a blood alcohol concentration above zero and 27 people were charged with insurance violations. In addition to the RIDE charges, community patrol officers charged 22 other drivers with impaired driving offences (two in Milton, three in Halton Hills, eight in Oakville and nine in Burlington). Halton police are pointing out that although the holiday RIDE campaign is concluded they will continue to conduct RIDE spotchecks throughout the year. SUPER 8! EVERY SATURDAY AT THE 7 & 10PM SESSIONS 8 1000 GUARANTEED Minimum Payment Games at both sessions! Regular prices in effect. ALL OTHER SESSIONS ONE LINE GAMES $ The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca More Blue and Green for a Better Planet $ 150 $ TWO LINE GAMES $ 300 3 Jackpots or call the Hotline: 905 1000 All In Your 7 Page Book Always The Best Bang For Your Bingo Buck! Oakville For details on all our jackpots and promotions, check out: www.meadowvalebingo.com Urban Christmas Tree Collection From January 7 to 25, 2008, Christmas trees are collected on the same day as your Blue Box. Christmas trees are shredded into valuable mulch. · Please remove all tinsel, decorations, wires and plastic bags prior to collection. · Ensure trees do not become stuck or frozen in snow banks. · Please do not place Christmas trees at the curb before your scheduled collection day. · Put your Christmas tree at the curb by 7 a.m. the morning of your collection day, but no sooner than 5 p.m. the evening before. 821-7883 for further details 2295 Battleford Road, Mississauga Meadowvale Sponsors Assoc. Lic. #36-004 & M507567 We're all fired up to serve you FREE Saganaki JANUARY Look for your 2008 Waste Management Calendar in your mailbox mid-January 2008. Winter Tips Put waste at the curb by 7 a.m. the morning of your collection day, but no sooner than 5 p.m. the evening before. Hot off the Grill® Join us for all your Greek favourites like Spinach Dip, Village Salad, Shrimp Linguine and Taverna Chicken. Let us light up your life ­ and your cheese! Clip & redeem this coupon for a free flaming Saganaki with the purchase of two of our world famous Classic Souvlaki Dinners. Containers and bags should weigh no more than 23 kg (50 lbs). Items that are too heavy will not be collected. Do not put material out in cardboard boxes. 23 kg (50 lbs) Stack your Blue Boxes and place heavier items such as phone books and magazines on top of loose papers, or bundle and tie papers. Flatten and tie large cardboard boxes and place securely underneath or between your recycling boxes. Tie cardboard in bundles no larger than 30" x 30" x 8" (76cm x 76cm x 20cm). 2501 Hampshire Gate, Oakville (905) 829-0330 1940 Appleby Line, Burlington (905) 315-1550 Expires February 15, 2008. Redeemable at Oakville and Burlington locations only. Offer applies to dine-in orders and may not be combined with any other promotion. Free Saganaki offer may be applied to any other two entrées with a minimum price of $14.95 each before tax. During the winter, ensure material is free of snow and ice and is visible to the collection crew. Do not place material on top of snow banks. 040108 Lunch . Dinner . Take-out . Delivery . Parties . Catering mrgreek.com 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Tel: 905-825-6000 · Toll Free: 1-866-442-5866 · TTY: 905-827-9833 · www.halton.ca