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While statistics for the Halton Regional Police RIDE program may so far appear alarming, a spokesman for the force says it‘s too soon to tell if the trend will conâ€" tinue all season. Sgt. Tom Chapman of the Regional Traffic Unit explained Thursday the first week of the annual crackâ€" down is traditionally bad but once drivers get the mesâ€" sage that they‘re flirting with disaster, the numbers drop. The media, he added, play a major role in this and once the message gets out awareness increases. "People need a reminder of the penalties and then they start getting down to brass tacks about taking cabs By HOWARD MOZEL Oakville Beaver Staff Alarming increase in drinking driving charges gone by, yet the phrase aptly sums up the feeling many of us experience as we gaze ahead to the opening days of 1994. These are indeed busy times. And, with a new number about to pop up on our calendars, The Insurance Brokers Association of Oakville has given plenty of thought to strengthening our commitment to the Oakville community throughout the coming year Our primary message: we‘re here to help meet your insurance needs in the most professional, and effective, manner possible. Our expertise naturally extends beyond Town Borders but we do have the inside track on the particular state of insurance affairs right here at home. We work in Oakville by choice and we take extra care to ensure that our topâ€"notch professional service is enlightened by a friendly, personal touch. As part of our program for supporting the Oakville community, 1994 will see us continue providing helpful tips on insurance issues through our monthly "Premium Pointers‘® columns. We‘re also developing another series of articles on commercial insurance issues that will appear elsewhere in Town. Fast away the old year passes..." Our financial support will continue to flow It‘s a line from a wellâ€"worn carol of days to local charitable organizations such as FROM THE INSURANCE BROKERS ASSOCIATION OF OAKVILLE Members of Debbie Anderson‘s Eastview School grade 1 class decided to start a ‘mitten tree‘ to give less fortunate chilâ€" dren a warm feeling throughout the winâ€" ter. Along with prinâ€" cipal Rod Collard (left) they presented Maj. Shirley Ash of the Salvation Army with 38 pairs of mitâ€" Warm presents (Photo by Peter McCusker) Srasom‘s Brectings McGowan Ward Insurance Brokers Oakyville Insurance Brokers Limited Rosa Fava Insurance Brokers Spriggs Insurance Brokers Ltd. Syd A. Vince Insurance Limited. the Town of Oakville‘s "‘Drive Dry" campaign and the Scouts and Guides. We‘ll also be running our annual Golf Tournament again next year to raise funds for another worthy charitable organization. Here‘s to our Town â€" and here‘s to a joyful holiday season for all from the members of The Insurance Brokers Association of Oakville. Bernard W. Bugler Insurance Brokers Ltd. Bronte Whaley Insurance Brokers Inc. Carberry Davis Insurance Brokers Ltd. Haltonâ€"Caird Insurance Brokers Ltd. M. Edward Powell Insurance Brokers Ltd. During the same period in 1992, only 34 roadside tests were administered, resulting in four 12â€"hour susâ€" pensions and five impaired/over 80 charges. It should be noted, however, that this season 3,131 more vehicles were stopped during the period. From Dec. 1 to 12 spot checks stopped 8,421 vehiâ€" cles. A total of 106 roadside tests were conducted resulting in 35 12â€"hour suspensions and 17 impaired/over 80 charges. RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) statisâ€" tics compiled by Halton Regional Police for the first two weeks of December break down this way: and using designated drivers," said Chapman. 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