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Stopping red light runners Have you seen someone run a red light? If so, you're in the company of 40 per cent of Halton drivers who reported seeing someone run a red light at least once a week and 62 per cent who say they've witnessed a near-miss accident due to someone running a red. Clearly this is unacceptable. Halton Region and Halton Regional Police Services work hard to earn the distinction of being named the safest place to live in the GTA and the Safest Municipality in Canada-- the fact that half of Halton drivers worry about getting into an accident when driving through an intersection shows we need to do more to increase intersection safety in the region. To improve road safety we joined the provincial Red Light Camera Program. With two cameras already installed-- one in the City of Burlington and one in the Town of Oakville-- we're currently planning where to put the next 10 cameras to discourage people from running red lights. Red light cameras are about saving lives. With at least one accident every week in Halton Region attributed to someone running a red light, it's important to remember that running red lights is not only dangerous, it's also illegal. 7 ·The IFP· Halton Hills, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 Gary Carr Red light cameras are only a piece of the puzzle to reduce aggressive driving on our roads. You too can do something about aggressive driving-- report it! If you see a driver demonstrating unsafe driving behaviour, you can submit a Citizen Report Form through the Halton Community Road Watch program. The police then send an information letter to the registered vehicle owner explaining that their vehicle was observed being operated in an unsafe manner at a specific time and location and asking for voluntary compliance. For more information, visit www.haltonroadwatch.ca. Working together, we can make our roads safer for everyone. For more information on red light cameras, dial 311 or visit http://www.halton.ca/stoponred. --Gary Carr is the chair of Halton Region FRASER DIRECT NEW BOOK SALE In support of The Old Armoury Project for Globe Producons www.globeproducons.ca georgetown_globe@yahoo.ca Saturday May 12, 8 am - 3 pm The Old Armoury (Fairgrounds) 5 $ r e v Hard Co 1A Park Ave., Georgetown r $3 So Cove Cash & Cheques Only IFP's Brown wins OCNA writing award Independent & Free Press photographer/ cal-farmers-face-wrath-of-impatient-drivwriter Ted Brown captured first place in ers/) beat out other finalists from Ottawa the Best Rural Reporting catRegion and The Burlington egory at the annual Ontario Post. Community Newspapers The judge's comments Association awards dinner read: "The story scored perat the Fairmont Royal York fect marks in all grading catHotel in Toronto Friday. egories: quality of writing, Brown took first place effective use of photography, for his story last summer on clarity, interest and display. road rage that local farmers The story was clear, easy to face while driving their slow- OCNA First Vice-President understand, packed with Maureen Keeler presents memorable quotes and had moving farm vehicles. Brown's story (www. IFP staffer Ted Brown with some clearly illustrative photheifp.ca/news/road-rage-lo- his award Friday. tos." Includes: Boxing, Jiu Jitsu and Circuit Classes Our ultimate training combines the skill of boxing, the power of wrestling, and the grace and speed of Jiu Jitsu! Come train with the best! Summer Special!! 4 months for just $ 38900!! 905-873-9489 905 873 9489 348 Guelph St., #11 Georgetown, Ontario borelands.ca STAG & DOE CRAFT SHOW Over 120 juried crafts people in The Milton Farm MAY 5TH & MAY 6TH GEORGETOWN OPTIMIST CLUB PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES the Great Gambrel Barn, The Aberfoyle Town Hall and Individual Exhibitor Tents 13439 Hwy. 7 laughter Handmade Quality Great Food Great Gift Ideas for Mom Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Live Entertainment for If you know a child with a life-threatening illness, call toll free 1-877-669-5777 or visit www .makeawish.ca AT: Adults $5.00 Children Under 12 FREE Parking FREE Riley McAneney and Heather Birkin Saturday May 5, 2012 at 7 pm Acton Legion Sports Theme For tickets & info, call Alison 647-385-3980 or available at the door 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton, ON Hwy. 25 South to Milton & follow the Signs COUNTRY HERITAGE PARK Call 1-888-307-3276 905-878-8151 ·INDIVIDUAL ·COUPLES ·FAMILY COUNSELING ·DEPRESSION ·ANXIETY ·LIFE CHANGES ·CONFLICT MANAGEMENT ·PERSONAL GROWTH 38 OAK STREET, GEORGETOWN ONTARIO Every Thursday at 7 pm May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Price $5.00 per Five Game Session (3 Sessions) CASH PRIZES Call 905-877-7166 for details. Profits to stay in Halton for Youth Activities! Wish kid Samira, age 8 $1.00 OFF ONE ADMISSION WITH THIS AD GI (905) 873-9393 HTTP://FORGECOACHINGANDCONSULTING.COM INFO@FORGECOACHINGANDCONSULTING.COM