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--_---- "~~ ww a yorY'S Specials - of the week "Sweet Dreams"' Sale on from Dec. 19th - Dec. 24th | Turtles Chocolates | 400 g. Reg. $9.19 Special $7.49 Black Magic Chocolates 450 g. Reg. $11.09 Special $8.49 Pot of Gold Chocolates 450 g. Reg. $9.99 Special $8.49 Baronie Liqueur Chocolates 300 g. Reg. $9.99 Special $6.99 Nutchos Chocolates 300 g. Reg. $7.09 Special $5.99 Ovation Chocolates 125 g. Reg. $4.90 Special $2.99 JORY'S LD.A. PHARMACY 526-2781 264 King St., Midiand Impaired cases fill the courts by Robert Risk Staff Writer If you've been told of ways to fool the RIDE program's breathalyzer, "forget them." That's the word from Const. Tim Vaillancourt, a Penetanguishene police officer. "The machines have been tested repeatedly. They are designed to react chemically with alcohol and nothing else will affect the instrument. They've tried everything, including peanut butter," said Vaillancourt. Also, using the argu- ment that the police made a mistake won't carry much weight either. He said the number of drinking offences is down this year from last, but that hasn't stopped the police from doing the checks. "In two hours, I'd say we stop between 200-400 cars, depending on how busy we are and how many men we have at the program that night.'"' Manpower can be a problem, since at least two men are needed to operate the RIDE station. "If we get an impaired Bus. 322-3300 Res. 322-2791 Reg. 1.89 Knitter' BOXIN SALE! December 27 to January 7 Paton's Beehive Chunky Astra Yarn Reg. 1.79 Handmade and Imported Kids Clothes 20% to 30% OFF Ss touch n ordan G DAY Sale $450 Sale $440 Bring this ad with you to Knitter's Touch and get one pattern valued at $2.25 for $1.50 with any purchase over $10.00 till sale ends Jan. 7/88. Crafts & Gift Ideas 40 QUEEN ST. W. ELMVALE Christmas Eve Services: December 24: Christmas Day Service: December 25: Parish of Coldwater-Medonte 7:00 p.m. St. John's Matchedash 9:00 p.m. Christ Church, wie ea ovens saiehteet Ae Waubaushene 11:00 p.m. St. Matthias, The Anglican Church Coldwater & * rs f P'S Parish of Penetanguishene Christmas Eve Services: December 24: 7:00 p.m. Family Eucharist and Children's Pageant St. James-on-the-Lines Sahin Church Street Whose birthday 1S 1t, anyway? The Anglican Church believes the important news at Christmas is not who comes down the chimney, but who came down from heaven. We invite you to come and join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. bats 4 11:00 p.m. Midnight Eucharist All Saints', 3 Peel Street 10:30 a.m. St. George's, Fairvalley Parish of Elmvale Christmas Eve Services: December 24: 7:15 p.m. Carol Singing, The Church of the Good Shepherd, ante caw Nga Ope Wyebridge 7:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist 10:30 p.m. Carol Singing, Wycliffe OMUTEN cae Gree ee ee Elmvale Christmas Day Service: December 25: ; 10:00 a.m. St. John's Church, ST oe Cae nee Se, Waverley Christmas Day Service: December 25: 10:00 a.m. Sung Eucharist St. James-on-the-Lines Saint Mark's Anglican Church 307 Third Street, Midland 526-6502 Christmas Eve Services: December 24: 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Christmas Day Service: December 25: 10:00 a.m. Page P2, Wednesday, December 21, 1988 driver, he has to be brought to the station for a breathalizer test. Along with the paperwork, it can take at least two hours for just one guy," said Vaillancourt. With only two officers, the station has to be put away until the driver is processed. Because the program is operated only four hours, between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., usually that's it for the night. However, since Midland and Penetang usually operate RIDE jointly, there are often three or four men available. Vaillancourt said Midland and Penetang usually set up at least two RIDE stops, which are; organized with the OPP, to make sure they cover the greatest possible area. "On the 23rd, we'll have the whole area shut down. Every route out of both towns will be covered,"' said Vaillancourt. He said that even with the increased awareness about RIDE, the- courts are still jammed with drinking and driving cases. "On average, I'd say two-thirds of the cases in court are drinking related." Taken for a RIDE Police officer Tim Vaillancourt checks a driver at a recent Ride program in Penetang. With Christmas approaching, Ride checks are being step- ped up. en EINE Se aaa aT