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Murray Archibald has been hired by Crandell's Tavern to drive patrons safely home in a seven passenger van. The service, free of charge, will go into effect in December on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. A similar service offc ed by the local restaurant ~ last year did not catch on with patrons, but the management hopes that will change this year. (See story) Ea a a a a -- Ee ea a Crandell's bids to stop drinking and driving Free ride for bar patrons If at first you don't succeed, try again. The management at Crandell's Restaurant and Tavern in Port Perry is hoping that the offer of a free ride home will catch on with customers next month. Starting December 4 on Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday evenings, Crandell's will be offering its customers free rides home to anywhere in Scugog Township. Crandell's bar manager Judy Col- lins told the Star last week the tavern attempted a similar service last December, but it didn't go over with customers. "I don't think people last year realized the full impact of the drink- ing and driving laws. There has been a real crack-down,"' she said. She noted that even a first convic- tion for impaired driving these days carries a heavy fine, loss of licence for up to a year and increased car insurance premiums, For these reasons, plus the fact that there is no public transporta- tion in Scugog Township and Crandell's does not want to see their customers drink and drive, Ms. Col- lins is hoping the van service idea takes off next month. The restaurant already has pur- chased a Ford Van, which will carry seven passengers in comfort, and Murray Archibald has been hired as the driver. He's an experienced Ladies' Fashion SAVINGS 20% off MATERNITY CLOTHES by Du-Date and Modes FLEECE TOPS, 2 PC. DRESSES, 4 CASUAL DRESSES, PARTY DRESSES. | 4 (Sizes 6 to 18) 20% off CLOTHES FOR THE LARGER SIZES SLACKS, SKIRTS, BLOUSES, SWEATERS & TOPS. 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"They know they can't go out and have a good time, have a few drinks, and then get in their cars. This is for their own safety. It's as simple as that," she stated. 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