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4- The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday October 22, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Boaters find their own way through fog By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Local mariners had best make their own plans for getting back to Oakville's harbours when the fog rolls in. The Town has switched off its two foghorns, located at Bronte and Oakville piers, citing potentially dangerous mechanical issues. The submerged cable, which powered the foghorn at the Bronte pier, had been sending electrical shorts into the water, noted Chris Mark, director of Parks and Open Space. He also pointed out that while not submerged the cable that powers the foghorn at the Oakville pier was in bad shape and also needs to be replaced. Mark said warnings about the age-old guidance system's demise have been sent out to mariners, however, not everyone seems to be getting the message. Warnings about the age-old guidance system's demise have been sent out to mariners. Chris Mark, director Parks and Open Space, Town of Oakvile Sprucing up your kitchen a bit? prucing up your kitchen bit bit? Need a little h lp with it? eed ittl help ith d he Mirrored back splashes are all the rage! ck Just use the coupon from this page. he pon e his pa page pag pa 25% off all glass or mirrored back splashes Mirror colours available ­ Clear, Bronze or Grey. Unlimited Glass colours ­ Spandrel or GlassKote ­ Set up Set-up fee applies for GlassKote or Spandrel glass Spand glass. Valid until October 31, 2008 550 Bronte Rd., Oakville Halloween Happenings w w w. K e r r V i l l a g e . c a On Monday, Oct. 13, many mariners boating off the Oakville pier suddenly found themselves in a difficult situation when a beautiful day gave way to thick banks of fog, which rolled in from the east. One mariner said the situation was only resolved when a boat took up a position at the end of the pier and sounded its horn every three minutes. The boat repeated this practice for three hours to help guide boaters back to port. The job of repairing the foghorns had been the responsibility of the coast guard, but the task has now been handed off to the municipalities. Mark said, the matter of fixing the foghorns would be coming before the Community Services Committee "in the near future." An exact date was not provided, however Mark told The Oakville Beaver that preliminary estimates for repairing the foghorns was approximately $400,000. The Town will weigh its various options. NIKKI WESLEY / OAKVILLE BEAVER PEA SOUP: Look closely and you will see boats shrouded in fog. The thick fog that rolled into Oakville Harbor recently sent off local warning bells about the state of the foghorns at the town's two harbours. o n Ke r r S t . A Spooktacular Event For The Entire Family Saturday, October 25, 2008 -- 2 pm to 9 pm Kerr Village (Kerr Street between Lakeshore and Rebecca) Free Admission Hot dog and a pop for $1 Live musical performances A must see: Hustler's Haunted Hideaway 6 pm to 7 pm: Listen to a Halloween storyteller Dusk: Watch a family friendly Halloween movie on Kerr Street (bring your own chair) Movie courtesy of Encore Cinemas. Kids 10 and under: Participate in the Halloween Happenings Scavenger Hunt! Get two free admissions to Encore Cinemas. Win a chance to ride in the window of Santa's float in Oakville's Santa Claus Parade. Don't miss the KidsZone-- Visit the Ken Jen Animal Stars and Petting Zoo Wear your Halloween costume Visit the pumpkin patch Face painting Games Visit www.kerrvillage.ca for more details.