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* To counter objections to these measures MADD presents some alarming statistics. MADD claims that one in eight cars on the road are in the hands of a drunk driver and, on a summer holiday weekend, it‘s bne in four. MADD claims about 130,000 Canadians are injured and 2,500 die each year at the hands of impaired drivers. % Oakville resident Dave King, Chairman of MADD Canada, had another sobering statistic for the 20 'g)eople gathered at town hall for the nitial meeting of the new MADD ‘Oakville chapter. King told his audiâ€" ence that half of them would be involved one way or another with an MADD wants to increase the legal drinking age to 21, bring in stiffer penalties for convicted drunk drivers, introduce graduated licences for all beginning. drivers and increase road spot checks. Oakville Beaver Staff ~ The Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to introduce private swimming lessons for peoâ€" ple of all ages. Personal instruction can make the difference! If you are interested in improving your preâ€" sent skill level, have never dipped a toe in the water or your child is experiencing difficulty with a parâ€" ticular stroke then private lessons will be of benefit! Teachers everyâ€" where have recognized the value of intimate instruction and the marked improvements of enrolled pupils. The classes offered by the Aquatics division are taught by experienced, qualified instructors ensuring. that each student will achieve their maxâ€" imum benefit. Some people might be mad, if the MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) organization has its way. Get in the swim with private lessons By BARB JOY MADD wants tough new driving standards All classes will be held at Queen Elizabeth Park Pool, Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Classes begin April 4th. The cost is $16.000 per half hour lesson, and GST is applicable for people ages 14 years of older. For children looking for a little bit of extra help with the Red Cross levels, the Department is offering the "Max 3 program". These sesâ€" sions consist of 5 classes with a 3:1 pupilâ€"teacher ratio. This nonâ€"award program concentrate on specific skills required for the Red Cross levels, it does not include water February 24, 1993 #1 // One vi UA )t Ol certified practitioners 00 King, whose son and daughterâ€" inâ€"law were killed by a drunk driver, said the Oakville group will focus on increasing public awareness of drinking and driving, bringing its educational tools into schools, netâ€" working with similarâ€"minded comâ€" munity agencies and assist victims of impaired driving crashes by proâ€" viding information, court accompaâ€" niment, referrals and peer support. It will also work toward legislative change as mandated by the national One of the goals of the organizaâ€" tion is the right to sue for lost income and other changes to noâ€" fault insurance to better protect the victim. Another is the suspension of licences for all those convicted of drunk driving offences. impaired driver who drives drunk about 2,000 times before being caught. â€" Mothers Against Drunk Driving wants graduated licences, drinking age raised "You shouldn‘t get it back until you prove you deserve it back," safety or resuscitation. A progress report will be issued on the last day of classes. The Max 3 program will begin July 5th at Queen Elizabeth Park Pool. For further information on either of the swim classes offered, please contact the Aquatics Recreation Coâ€" ordinator at 827â€"8254 Monday to Thursday after 6:00 p.m. or Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Also, please refer to the Parks and Recreation brochure for further details on the Max 3 proâ€" gram and other activities. HAO)D GOT A BEEF? SPEAK YOUR MIND E SHELTER ;]NTHE A STORM. TOr CALL845â€"5585 #5250 Datkbiecto funcral Bome [ igt ippointment (416) 842â€"2252 SHORE ROAD WEST E. ONTARIO L6K 1C7 eral Service Corp MADD is also wants stiffer penalties for convicted drivers who have caused death and/or injury through their impairment. Although the sentence might be a fourâ€"year jail term, he said, very often offendâ€" ers were free after serving only six months. As well, firstâ€"time offendâ€" ers should be taken far more seriâ€" ously and not allowed the use of their cars. In fact, MADD proposes the car be impounded or sold. King said. "And that means proving to a group of professionals you don‘t have an alcohol problem anyâ€" more." While these may seem to be harsh measures, King said MADD advocates improved rehabilitative programs for offenders "We recognize that rehabilitation and effective treatment programs are what‘s really going to turn it around," he said. "If we can get the attitudes of offenders changed before they commit the ultimate crime, we‘re going to be so much better off." Other MADD goals include stiffer penalties for leaving the scene of an accident and for driving under suspension. It is working for warnâ€" For Toronto, New York and Worldwide. Men & Women, ages 5 and up International Scouts will be ex?la'n'ng the business of modelling and auditioning participants for assignments and competitions 590 Argus Road (Just off Trafalgar Road) Oakville Sunday, February 28th 2 p.m. Howard Johnsons Hotel No. X4196 2 to orx 1989 OLDS 98 TOURING SEDAN 4 DOOR 410 South Service Rd. W StgfeO Cass . 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