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Wednesday, November 2, 2005 Orono Weekly Times - 5 Road Continued from page 4 "This year, our "Stop the Madness" campaign focuses on increasing community awareness about aggressive driving behaviours and what you can do to avoid an aggres-" sive driving situation," says Elizabeth van der Loo, a public public health nurse with the Health Department. Recent studies show that 88 per cent of Ontario drivers have reported, committing aggressive driving acts, which could include speeding, tail- gating, passing on the shoulder shoulder of the road, making rude gestures and changing lanes without signaling. When confronted by an aggressive driver, there are many safe ways to react. Drivers are encouraged to concentrate on driving, avoid eye contact of other distractions, distractions, maintain a safe distance behind vehicles and respect the right-of-way of pedestri ans. in addition to these recommendations, recommendations, safe driving also involves wearing seat belts and obeying speed limits at all times. "You should never challenge challenge an aggressive driver," cautions Ms. van der Loo. "When you reach your destination, destination, you can call the police and report the behaviour, or you can submit a Road Watch Report available at local businesses businesses or from the Durham Regional Police Web site." The DRPS Web site is www.drps.ca: Residents are encouraged to show support for the campaign campaign by attaching a blue ribbon ribbon to their vehicles and by taking the time to leam more about the dangers of aggressive aggressive driving. For more information information on the "Stop the Madness" campaign and aggressive driving, call Durham Region Health Department at 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729, or visit online at www.region.dur- ham.on.ca. Brigitte Brown 171 Mill Street, Orono, ON LOB 1M0 905-983-8169 „ rirTmm ESTHETIC STUDIO • Pedicures/Manicures • Waxing • Paraffin Wax • Nail Extensions • (EMS) , • Air Brushing • Eyelash Tinting 15% DISCOUNT with coupon BUSINESS HAS A NEW WORD FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO'S ENERGY PLAN. When the price of electricity soars, it makes it impossible for jsinesses to compete in the marketplace. Faced with a rise in the Dst of electricity of more than 30%, Ontario companies have been >rced to cut back. Too often that means layoffs. In fact, in the last velve months more than 1,500 jobs have already been lost to the sing cost of Ontario's electricity. If the government continues with its irresponsible energy plan, lore companies will be forced to take action. And more Ontario jobs /ill be lost. Fortunately, there is a better plan. A Better Plan that was developed l consultation with energy experts, business leaders, economists nd the general public. It is a plan that helps Ontario meet its energy ieeds today and well into the future at an affordable cost. It is a plan he government should be implementing. Find out more about \ Better Plan on Global TV, 12:30 pm, Saturday, November 5. The government needs to rethink Ontario's energy plan before its oo late. For all of us. ES5 www.abetterplan.ca