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Blakelock students walk the line for R.I.D.E. By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF As hard as they tried, most T.A. Blakelock High School students couldn't walk the line Tuesday during a simulated roadside sobriety test held at the Rebecca Street school. The students, outfitted with Fatal Vision goggles, which show what it is like to be intoxicated, were asked to simply walk -- one foot in front of the other -- along a seven foot long white line. Some staggered and struggled at times to hold their balance while others veered completely away from the line. "It was really hard," said Hugh McLarty, 16. "I thought it was going to be a breeze. I imagine if you were behind the wheel like that it would be 10 times harder to stay on the road." Julian Wyrwa, 16, also had a difficult time walking the line with the goggles. "It wasn't like normal walking at all. I was leaning more towards one side. I couldn't keep my balance whatsoever. I expected a change, but nothing like that," he said. "I would never drive a car like that. I wouldn't even think about it." Statements like these were music to the ears of Halton police who organized the day's event as the kick-off to their holiday RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) 9 · Friday, December 7, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com PHOTOS BY MICHAEL IVANIN / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER / @halton_photog walking the line: The Halton Regional Police Service commenced this year's holiday R.I.D.E. campaign with R.I.D.E. 101 on Dec. 4 at Thomas A. Blakelock High School. At left, Halton Const. Michael O'Halloran gives a breathalyzer test to Philip Sheppard as Katie Valenzuela looks on. At right, student Sylvie Lendvay tries to keep balance while wearing Fatal Vision goggles, which simulate vision impaired by alcohol. campaign. This is the sixth year police have partnered with local students, businesses, and community organizations to offer `RIDE 101', a program designed to educate young and future drivers about the importance of driving responsibly and the consequences of mixing alcohol or drugs and getting behind the wheel. See R.I.D.E. page 10 If your walls could talk, they'd thank you. Great home insurance. Protect your home with the best. And do it at a price that will have your wallet saying "thanks" too. Get to a better StateTM. Contact a State Farm® agent today. Eleanor Hayward RMT, Holistic Practitioner Jonas Brancalion RMT, PTS Abby Alovera RMT Dr. Nyla Jiwani ND & Chris Robertson PTS Do you have an extended health care plan covering Registered Massage Therapy and/or Naturopathic Medicine? If so, you may know many of these plans expire and renew in the New Year. Why not take advantage of the benefits you've already invested in? Invest in your body mind and spirit this holiday season by making your appointment today call 905.825.9996. USE YOUR 2012 INSURANCE BENEFITS Dr. Nyla Jiwani ND & Chris Robertson PTS invite you to visit Oakville Naturopathic Wellness Centre on CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY Sunday December 9th from 10am-4pm. Darryl R Demille Ins Agcy Ltd Darryl R Demille CFP, Agent Oakville 905-842-1020 www.darryldemille.ca Andrew J Heideman, Agent Oakville 905-829-0018 www.andrewheideman.ca Angelo Gualtieri, Agent Oakville 905-257-7773 www.angelogualtieri.com Deborah Bartucci, Agent Oakville 905-337-3276 www.autoinsuranceoakville.ca Come and experience COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES with us: Mini-massages with Eleanor and Jonas. · Blood Typing with Shannon Gregory. Learn about Food Allergies & Vaccines with Dr. Andrea Maxim ND @ 1pm. Register for Hatha Yoga Class by Melanie Klein - 11:30am · Register for Pilates with Jill Pasma PTS - 2:30pm (classes: space limited plz call to register) · Come with fresh nails for Abby to add decorative Nail Art! Take a tour of our beautiful facility if you haven't already! See you there :) Stacey Sutherland, Agent Oakville 905-339-3276 www.insuranceinoakville.com Stephen Ostapchuk, Agent Oakville 905-238-5643 www.stephenostapchuk.ca Michelle Cooper Ins and Fin Sv Michelle Cooper CFP, Agent Oakville 905-826-4900 www.michellecooper.ca Daniel Durst, Agent Oakville 905-847-1898 www.danieldurst.com #22-2172 Wyecroft Rd., Oakville, ON L6L 6R1 905-825-9996 | www.onwc.ca Oakville Naturopathic Wellness Centre statefarm.ca® 1201310CN State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, Aurora, Ontario · Empowering One Person at a Time!