Wednesday, December 23, 1998 : Mark Browne © “s ‘Weekend Ealtion staff “uary 3. Drivers ‘wlio ike having a ete few drinks around Christmas ~ had better find another way to” get home (besides sitting in “the driver's seat) after. partying See ‘during t the holidays + The ICBC-funded Counter- g Attack roadblocks ‘program, : - spring and continues until ji jan ~s Once: this year’ S campaign. : has wrapped up, Folk says the. present. system © Gin’ which ; ~ ICBC provides funding for | po- ‘lice departments to ‘set: up.” - roadblocks). will-be reviewed: before. i S renewed for 1999 a ——— NEWS “Sutherland says that. during | - the Christmas holidays, hisde-. - partment will continue with i its” ICBC ‘roadblocks, which: he: “sive”, But in addition, he says the department: will set up its > Own roadblocks. which 2 are. not: ; DARREN STONE/WEEKEND EDITION STAFF m Police officers will be setting up roadblocks throughout the holiday season to keep d drunk drivers off. the road ~ notes. are already: “quite exten-. sobriety of drivers throughout the Christmas season, says ICBC. The current CounterAt- - set up to snag drunk drivers, will continue checking on the - Kelly Folk, spokesperson for down on drivers who drink and drive. * y tipsy. CounterAttack campaign, p ‘and ensure that safety ‘on the lice are also expectéd to setup roadsis maintained during | the -roadblocks on their own initia- holiday season...» tive, in an. attempt to crack —— “Other police departments in nee ‘the Capital Region are also set-.. ting. up ICBC-funded ‘road- cers to man those additional ~-checkpoints. | “Rowley. says that ‘Saanich oN - police, like other departments «~ tack campaign: started. last Busier roads and cars packed with Christmas gifts make motorists more. ‘susceptible to acci- dents and theft during the holiday season. But, according to ICBC, there are many things motorists can do to make their holidays safer, Holiday season safe driving tips ; > Slow down and keep your distance. It takes longer for your vehicle to stop on wet or icy pave- ment, > Remain calm and allow yourself plenty of time to reach your destination, especially when - streets and highways are crowded with holiday travellers, > Remember to check weather and road re- ports before starting a long journey, ”-» Iyour activities include alcohol, plan ahes vad for a safe ride home by choosing transportation alternatives: call a taxi, take public transit, appoint a designated driver or. ce alla friend or family member fora ride, Victoria police Set jim eimai tarmstaeteeenenrmanincinnaienmaennmaemtnmnimctmnenti HARBOUR AIR BSEAPLANES. “Teli: BD) 384-22 15° or 1-800-665-0212 remanent ; blocks, as well as roadblocks Keep safety in mind d during gholidays, as purses and wallets) with you. > Choose well-lit areas to park and look for ar- cas near pedestrian traffic, » Would-be thieves often hang around park- ing lots looking for people who place items in trunks and then leave the vehicle. If you lock your purchases in your trunk, it’s a good idea to move the vehicle to another location in the park- ing lot and then return to your shopping. » Use an anti-theft device, Information about such devices is available at all ICBC Claim Cen- We and atalmost 300 retail locations throughout If you need to file a claim over the holidays, ICBC’s Dial-A-Claim service will be in operation: daily except for Dee; 25 and Jan. 1, ee Par ar ev eee rie ar ae Te Beare rene peorenonianriaeyvenane asemanis| penn te ‘that are paid for out of thei : _ own budgets. o “As. manpower permits, we | “could have. time Slated for. ' ” explains : ‘ing on the “in the Capital Region, will set up ICBCfunded roadblocks on” - what are traditionally busy traf- _fic nights: Thursdays, Fridays ~ and Saturdays. Christmas Day ° and New Year's Day both fall ona Friday this year. : -Sidney/North. . Saanich RCMP Set. Gary Lenz says his department may also set up its, ~ own roadblocks, depending on ~ how busy members of the de- * tachment are on other calls... ~ But even if it doesn't, the «| / Saanich Peninsula's RCMP def tachment. will continue to man ~ ICBC-sponsored roadblocks throughout the Christmas sea-. son, Folk says the money ICBC spends on overtime pay for po- lice officers to man CounterAt- tack roadblocks is money well spent. He points out that the CounterAttack campaign has resulted ina 20-per-cent re’ duction in alcohol- related car: accidents, “we action with the ‘Canuc Ks. Oe - Wachudes taxes... veturm flight... gveat se ats, great time! ee : * las euttnacaclil : This winter, from a cen Dec: 12th, 1998 untile Feb. 28th, 1999, od Provincial Park’s Visitor Centre will” ‘be celebrating the: ‘return of hundreds. } of Bald Eagles. with § ‘special visitor. 7 programs as well as |} new interactive ; exhibits featuring | ¢ eee & “The Birds of Prey § aE & of BC" : : oe Hours: 9: 00 am - 4: 30 pm ¢ 7 days a week if (Closed Christmas Day) Entrance i is by donation ; Featuring: * Incredible Bald Engle viewing opportunities i» Spotting acopes & high powered video camera, ae A free fall/winter program guide including az; “valuable eagle-viewing Ups es Tree holiday and weekend progenans, inc lnding childrens cr TAS Se January 3, 1869, f - at el cha Pin. SSE ¥ yite hye