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Reality check for VCI students eality check for VCI students
DIANE HUNTER diane.hunter@eap.on.ca DIANE HUNTER diane.hunter@eap.on.ca
Dubois’s presentation was followed by a humorous talk about drugs from Caporal Jean Juneau from the RCMP. He explained that a drug is anything liquid, solid or gas that affects a person’s brain or emotional function. “It does not matter what type of drug,” he told the kids. “You can call it whatever you want. They will all have an effect on your health.” Juneau talked about a drug called GHP that has no taste and no colour. It can easily be slipped into a person’s drink without their knowledge. He spoke of how important it is to be with people you trust and to watch out for each other. “Our role today is to show you some of the potential consequences. Do you have the right people around you for when you do not make the right choices?” Pierre Dore fromCo-operators Insurance explained the costs of driving while under the influence. He explained that an average annual insurance premium for an 18-year- oldmale with no tickets and no accidents is approximately $3,100. If that same person has five tickets and a suspension, even if it is only a 12-hour suspension, the cost rises to $13,704 per year for the next five years. The most dramatic part of the presentation came when a mock accident was staged just outside of the school. A smashed up, bloodied van was parked at the front door, with a girl’s body lying on the pavement in front of it. Police questioned the Dubois’s presentation was followed by a humorous talk about drugs from Caporal Jean Juneau from the RCMP. He explained that a drug is anything liquid, solid or gas that affects a person’s brain or emotional function. “It does not matter what type of drug,” he told the kids. “You can call it whatever you want. They will all have an effect on your health.” Juneau talked about a drug called GHP that has no taste and no colour. It can easily be slipped into a person’s drink without their knowledge. He spoke of how important it is to be with people you trust and to watch out for each other. “Our role today is to show you some of the potential consequences. Do you have the right people around you for when you do not make the right choices?” Pierre Dore fromCo-operators Insurance explained the costs of driving while under the influence. He explained that an average annual insurance premium for an 18-year- oldmale with no tickets and no accidents is approximately $3,100. If that same person has five tickets and a suspension, even if it is only a 12-hour suspension, the cost rises to $13,704 per year for the next five years. The most dramatic part of the presentation came when a mock accident was staged just outside of the school. A smashed up, bloodied van was parked at the front door, with a girl’s body lying on the pavement in front of it. Police questioned the
The scene at Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institutewas quite poignant June 2, as grade 12 students participated in a Safe Grad activity, showing the realities of drinking and driving and distracted driving. Veronique Berthiaume, from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, began the presentation with a welcome and a video depicting the possibilities of what could happen when faced with drinking and driving. Constable Pierre Dubois, from the Hawkesbury OPP, explained to students what exactly being impaired means and what the legal limit for blood alcohol level (BAC) is. For people under the age of 21, it is zero. “Prom is one party, but it won’t be the last one,” said Dubois. “At some point, you will have to make the decision not to drive drunk or impaired. Impaired driving can have severe consequences.” Dubois went on to explain that impaired driving does not necessarily mean drunk driving. With volunteers from the audience, Dubois explained how long it takes for alcohol to leave a person’s system. For a male, approximately 200 pounds having consumed 10 drinks, it would take eight hours. For a female, approximately 165 pounds having consumed 7 drinks, it would take 9 hours. The scene at Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institutewas quite poignant June 2, as grade 12 students participated in a Safe Grad activity, showing the realities of drinking and driving and distracted driving. Veronique Berthiaume, from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, began the presentation with a welcome and a video depicting the possibilities of what could happen when faced with drinking and driving. Constable Pierre Dubois, from the Hawkesbury OPP, explained to students what exactly being impaired means and what the legal limit for blood alcohol level (BAC) is. For people under the age of 21, it is zero. “Prom is one party, but it won’t be the last one,” said Dubois. “At some point, you will have to make the decision not to drive drunk or impaired. Impaired driving can have severe consequences.” Dubois went on to explain that impaired driving does not necessarily mean drunk driving. With volunteers from the audience, Dubois explained how long it takes for alcohol to leave a person’s system. For a male, approximately 200 pounds having consumed 10 drinks, it would take eight hours. For a female, approximately 165 pounds having consumed 7 drinks, it would take 9 hours.
The driver of the vehicle is seen taking a breathalyser test with OPP Constable Pierre Dubois, while paramedics and the fire department remove an injured passenger from the vehicle, during the Safe Grad presentation June 2. The driver of the vehicle is seen taking a breathalyser test with OPP Constable Pierre Dubois, while paramedics and the fire department remove an injured passenger from the vehicle, during the Safe Grad presentation June 2.
intoxicated driver, while the fire department and paramedics removed a door with the Jaws of Life to remove another passenger. The body was then removed by Hillcrest Funeral Home. It was a difficult scene for many students and teachers. “I hate this part,” said teacher SarahDagg. “I find it very difficult. It seems very real.” The accident was followed by a mock funeral, and then a presentation fromMarie intoxicated driver, while the fire department and paramedics removed a door with the Jaws of Life to remove another passenger. The body was then removed by Hillcrest Funeral Home. It was a difficult scene for many students and teachers. “I hate this part,” said teacher SarahDagg. “I find it very difficult. It seems very real.” The accident was followed by a mock funeral, and then a presentation fromMarie
Josée Miner, who was a victim of a drunk driver in 1996 and still suffers from the incident. Tips on staying safe were presented to the students.The day wrapped up with sombre faces, and real understanding of what could happen if wrong choices are made. “Don’t text and drive. Don’t drink and drive,” said Mark Henderson of Hillcrest Funeral Home. “Or we might be the last ride you take.” Josée Miner, who was a victim of a drunk driver in 1996 and still suffers from the incident. Tips on staying safe were presented to the students.The day wrapped up with sombre faces, and real understanding of what could happen if wrong choices are made. “Don’t text and drive. Don’t drink and drive,” said Mark Henderson of Hillcrest Funeral Home. “Or we might be the last ride you take.”
Kennedy Desrochers Graduée de la cohorte 2012-2015 du Cégep de Saint- Jérôme en Soins Infirmiers
(RN), poursuivra ses études en septembre 2015, à l’Université d’Ottawa, pour l’obtention de son baccalauréat en Soins Infirmiers, avec spécialité en néo-natalité.
Nous sommes fières de toi et te souhaitons le meilleur des succès dans tes études.
Ta mère, Vanessa et Pierre, ton père, Mamy et Papy
The realities of drinking and driving were made pretty clear at the Safe Grad presentation June 2. Here, Alyssa Sauriol touches her coffin, after amock accident. The realities of drinking and driving were made pretty clear at the Safe Grad presentation June 2. Here, Alyssa Sauriol touches her coffin, after amock accident.
VCI students Tyler Druce, Alyssa Sauriol and Alexander Chapman played the parts of kids getting involved in a fatal accident due to drinking and driving, at the Safe Grad presentation June 2. VCI students Tyler Druce, Alyssa Sauriol and Alexander Chapman played the parts of kids getting involved in a fatal accident due to drinking and driving, at the Safe Grad presentation June 2.
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Participez à la vie de votre communauté en assistant à l’assemblée générale annuelle de la Fondation de l’Hôpital Général de Hawkesbury & District La Fondation de l’Hôpital Général de Hawkesbury et District tiendra son assemblée générale annuelle le mercredi 10 juin 2015 à 18h00 à la salle 102, située au 750, rue Laurier à Hawkesbury. Par la présente, nous vous informons que tout donateur, âgé de 18 ans et plus, pourra se procurer une carte de membre au coût de 2$. Seul les membres possédant une carte valide auront le droit de vote. Les cartes sont disponibles du lundi au vendredi entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30 au 101-175, rue Main Ouest à Hawkesbury. Elles seront aussi disponibles juste avant la rencontre. Pour plus de renseignements, prière de communiquer avec Mme Erin Tabakman au 613-632-1111 au poste 21101 ou par courriel a etabakman@hgh.ca.
Participate in the life of your community by attending the annual general assembly of the Hawkesbury & District General Hospital Foundation The Hawkesbury and District Hospital Foundation is holding its annual general assembly on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. at room 102, 750 Laurier Street, Hawkesbury. We would like to take this opportunity to inform you that all donors, aged 18 years and older, may obtain a membership card at a cost of $2. Only those members in possession of a valid membership card will be eligible to vote. Membership cards are available from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm at 101-175 Main Street West in Hawkesbury. They will also be available immediately preceding the meeting. For further information, please contact Ms. Erin Tabakman at ; 613-632-1111 ext. 21101 or by email at etabakman@hgh.ca
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