Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) staged their annual Jailathon on November 26 at Wal-Mart, raising $1,430 by having local celebrities and officials get behind bars while visitors paid money to set them free – or, sometimes, keep them in a little longer. From the left is MADD president Sue
These types of editorials have become a regular, annual staple.Two decades ago, at this time of year, an editorial was written in The Temiskaming Speaker urging readers not to get behind the wheel of any motorized vehicle after drinking even a small amount of alcohol.As part of
DISTRICT (Staff) – MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is holding its 29th annual Red Ribbon Campaign.Local president Sue Flaxey says the Red Ribbon Campaign, to end impaired driving, “is hosted over the holiday season because it’s a busy time on most social calendars, making the risk for impaired
Temiskaming Detachment Ontario Provincial Police Constables, Nicholas Kwong (back) and Adam Brock were operating a Ride Program on Saturday morning, November 20 on Damiani Drive in Cobalt. They were speaking with Cobalt resident Rick Taylor (in the driver’s seat) as he went safely on his way. Police say after
The Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Temiskaming Chapter were the recipients of $2,400 in donation money from a Mixed 3 Pitch Slopitch Tournament held Father’s Day weekend, June 17-19 in Earlton. Sue Paiement, the organizer of the tournament, noted there were 13 teams entered this year. From the left
The Temiskaming Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has awarded Temiskaming Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Constables Wyatt Hopkins and Tara Norris Outstanding Officer Award plaques for their dedication to keeping impaired drivers off area roads. MADD recognized the police officers’ efforts while conducting patrols, responding to calls
These types of editorials have become a regular, annual staple.Two decades ago, at this time of year, an editorial was written in The Temiskaming Speaker urging readers not to get behind the wheel of any motorized vehicle after drinking even a small amount of alcohol.As part of
Alliyah Kidd, 12, isn’t a hardened criminal, but she can now say she’s spent time behind bars. Her “crime” was taking part in the annual Jail-A-Thon staged by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Her cellmates on November 14, Matt Duke and grandfather Carman Kidd, were among the eight
MADD Temiskaming launches annual Red Ribbon campaignSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — On Friday, November 13, outside the Temiskaming Shores City hall, members of MADD Temiskaming, along with Temiskaming Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Temiskaming Shores Fire Department Chief Tim Uttley cut a red ribbon to officially
About three dozen walkers – plus a beagle and a kid’s wagon – made their way along the New Liskeard boardwalk and through downtown June 20 in the sixth annual walk for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The walk puts the issue of impaired driving and its consequences in the
