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------------_-- "A Family Tradition for 133 Years" RIDE chec By Rik Davie Special to the Star Motorists in Port Perry got a surprise over the long weekend as Durham Regional Police set up a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) stop on Simcoe St. just south of town to check for drunk drivers. Police announced recently the new year- round RIDE program will be out to stop impaired drivers at any time, and any place. Durham police spokesperson Sgt. Jim Grimley said that more funding has allowed police to expand anti- drunk driving efforts. "We noticed that the numbers for impaired driving went way down during the traditional RIDE holiday blitzes, and the number of alco- hol related collisions was up at some other times," he said. Sgt. Grimley said that police were able -- with some extra money and some inventive manpow- er management -- to come up with a way to catch impaired drivers all year long. "The RIDE program Sr Ei ER Motorists were surprised by a holiday weekend RIDE check for drunk drivers err eS id £ on Simcoe St. south of Port Perry. Extra funding allows Durham Regional Police to pursue the program year-round now. uses an officer and a vehicle from each of the five major police divi- sions," Sgt. Grimley said. In this way staffing for regular police patrols is not decreased in any one area. The spot check in Port Perry netted police sever- al motorists who, upon seeing cruisers, pulled speedy U-turns. Officers in chase cars were quick- ly on their bumpers. Motorists suspected of or admitting to having consumed alcohol were given a roadside test. Those failing were taken for a breath sample and possible charges. Conviction for impaired driving carries stiff fines, mandatory loss of license and possi- ble jail time. Sgt. Grimley said that the improved RIDE checks should send a message to motorists tempted to drink and drive: "We are out there all year, and at places all over the region, so just don't do it." ea Historica Annual Quilt & Craft Sale Saturday and Sunday August 7th and 8th, 1999 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cannington Community Centre Admission: $2.50 Free Parking (wheelchair accessible at south entrance) Phone: 705-432-3053 Directory of Coming Events Weekly Tuesday & Thursday Casino Rama Bus Trip 9:15to 10:15 a.m. and 8- weekly runs for $5 perper- 9 p.m. - Durham son and pick up at Scugog Gymnastics Academy. Call Memorial Public Library. Kim 985-0864. Joanne Edmiston graduated from the Ontario Institute for studies in education at the University of Toronto on June 11, 1999 with a Bachelor of Education degree. Joanne previously obtained her honours B.A. at U of T in English & Environmental Resource Management. Congratulations Joanne from your family. a A graduate Shari Lee graduated from Nipissing University with a Bachelor of Education on June 11, 1999. She previously acquired her Hons. Bachelor of Arts in English from Trent University and her Developmental Services Worker Diploma from Humber College. Shari has accepted a teaching postition at S.A. Cawker I'S. Congratulations from your ~ family. Graduate Congratulations Vicki Stainton Belleville and nominated to | the Dean's List. ~ Vicki 1s presently employed at Steward Homes in Pickering. Love Mom, Dad and Ross Mackey & Bailey Barrister & Solicitor Saturday Morning by appointment 436-7600 985-7391 Lake Scugog Lumber Building Oshawa Rd., Port Perry Mon.-Fri. Sat. a.m. dhe Poel Pecen Sac _ JD Fishing & Archery on successfully completing the Developmental Social Worker program at Loyalist College mn [_ SCUGOG FINANCIAL NO AY (0 ND (OF GUARANTEED.NVESTMENTS, e Annual Rates e GIC RRSP 5.25% 5.50% 5.70% 5.80% 6.00% 4.25% 5 000 mrimum Rates subject to change without notice 30 DAYS Serving Scrgog For Over 15 Years 250 Queen Street, Port Perry ¢ 985-3832 (next to Shoppers Drug Mart) Lunch tickets offered by Casino Rama. Call now and reserve your seat 905-986-0315. Williamson Special Care Transit. Wheelchair accessible. Blackstock Women's Institute Aerobics Gentle - Mondays - 1 p.m. - Blackstock United Church; Tuesdays - Low Impact - 7:30 p.m. - Blackstock United Church; Thursdays - Low Impact - 7:30 p.m. Nestleton Hall. Call 986-4280. Gentle Aerobics Gentle Aerobics for older adults, Mondays and/or Thursdays - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Masonic Hall, Port Perry. New members welcome. Mary 905-655-5917. Weight Watchers Blackstock on Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. For more information call Janice at 986-5126. Tai-Bo classes Every Thursday Heart to Heart - A spiri- tual & physical (Fae.Bo) workout for women start- ing May 27 from 10-11:15 a.m. Victory Christian Centre, 593 Alma St., Port Perry. 985-1346 or 655- 3407. Saturday, July 31 - Benefit dance for Lee "Huggy" Wilbur & Spinal Cord Regeneration, Utica Hall - 8 p.m. - $10/person. Mucis: Travellin' Wilburs. Tickets - 985-4867; 985- 3155; 985-2988. August 7 & 8 7th Annual Port Perry Craft & Gift Show, August 7 & 8, 10-4:30. Scugog Arena. Info 905-985- 8840. Summer Camp Scugog Museum Pre-register at the museum or the Township of Scugog Clerk's Office. For more info. call (905) 985-3589. 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