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The old Jones Fall's bridge was removed in the fall before the contractor com- menced work on the new bridge installation. The new concrete abutments and approach walls have been placed behind the old ones and new parapets – protective curbs on the tops of the walls, were set to be poured last week. The Review-Mirror March 30, 2017 – 16 MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) 2016-17 school presenta- tion 'In the Blink of an Eye' was presented to Rideau District High School students at an assembly last Friday. The video is one of a series of dramatizations MADD has created to illustrate the tragic conse- quences of impaired dri- ving. Funding for the videos and presentations by a MADD field representa- tive, comes from the LCBO but the focus isn't just on impairment from alcohol. "I think they 'get' the alcohol. The bigger strug- gle is you can be impaired by drugs as well," said Heather Duncan, one of three MADD field reps which travel the province to bring the MADD mes- sage to schools. Duncan sees a bit of urban rural divide in how teens deal with alcohol and driving. "One thing I hear in more rural areas is that taxis aren't readily avail- able. The planning ahead really comes into play. Kids in urban areas might have a lot of options but don't take advantage of them," she said. Duncan said the video, which presents a dramati- zation of tragedy, followed by real life testimonials is an effective tool to reach the students. "They can see them- selves because of the vari- ety of testimonial. I think they can really relate to it on an emotional level. I don't like to make them sad but it connects to the reality and the people in their life that are important to them," she said. Information about MADD programs, their advocacy and support for victims is available on their website at www.madd.ca. Planning ahead in rural areas critical: MADD Published by The Review-Mirror in cooperation with Westport and Rideau Lakes Chamber of Commerce Rideau Valley VISITORS' GUIDE Your Complimentary Annual Guide to Events, Attractions and Services in the Rideau Lakes Region 2016-17 An affordable opportunity to reach visitors and local consumers throughout the area and beyond. Distributed to hotels, motels, Rideau Canal locks, liquor/beer outlets, bait & tackle shops, grocery stores, restaurants, municipal offices, tourist information outlets and The Review-Mirror. For more information call Bill Ritchie at 1-800-387-0796 or 273-8000 advertising@review-mirror.com • 43 Bedford St., Box 130, Westport, ON K0G 1X0 Rideau Valley Guide 2017-18 Mirror The Review Published by The Review-Mirror in co-operation with The Westport & Rideau Lakes Chamber of Commerce Deadline April 7, 2017 43 Bedford St., Westport, ON K0G 1X0 • 273-8000 • 1-800-387-0796 advertising@review-mirror.com The Review Mirror will be publishing a Spring Home Improvement Section Thursday, April 6th Deadline for advertising is Friday, March 31 Contact: Bill Ritchie at Mirror The Review Book your ad by March 31 and you will be entered to win four tickets to see Larry the Cable Guy and Jeff Foxworthy in Ottawa April 6 Suds on Saturday in support of LAWS April 8 MyDogSpa Grooming Salon in Westport is hosting a 'Suds on Saturday' dog wash event on April 8 with all proceeds to the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS). The Charity Dog Wash runs all day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with hostess and certified groomer Johanna Cake. The day features free give-aways, baked goods a and a 50-50 draw to raise money for rescue dogs like Max. Max was a rescue dog taken to LAWS after he was found frost bitten. The family that adopted Max have given him a whole new meaning to life. For more on LAWS, go to www.lanarkanimals.ca.