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9 · Friday, April 2, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Neighbours opposed to field lights Continued from page 7 "If council adopts these standards, we may be the only municipality in Canada or North America to adopt these standards," he said. "These are very high standards." About 40 people attended the meeting. Dan Tregunno, representing both the Halton District and Catholic school boards, expressed concern about the Town's use of both LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and IESNA (Illumination Engineering Society of North America) standards in developing its regulations. "The report is recommending management of light at trespass levels based on a LEED guideline, I think we've heard the commissioner explain that. However, the authority on lighting is IESNA, the commissioner has stated that as well and that is clearly stated on page 10 of the report," said Tregunno. "It is further stated on page 22 that LEED was not intended to be used as a standard for lighting a sports field." Tregunno said the Town's plan is an unworkable hybrid of the different standards. Area resident Robert Dinsdale voiced concerns about the lights the Halton Catholic District School Board hopes to bring to a sports field at St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School. Dinsdale, whose home backs onto the Loyola field, said the introduction of lights onto the field would change, for the worse, quality of life of residents like himself. He said Town council had already shot down a request to implement lights at the Loyola field back in 1988. Southwest Central Oakville Residents' Association (SCORA) President Charles Johnston spoke against field lights in existing neighbourhoods. "It has already been well established the field lights are not required for the academic program, their interest is strictly commercial to rent the field out for nine months. This commercial venture is not in keeping with the intent of the school and should not be allowed at the expense of neighbouring and adjacent homeowners," said Johnston. "Allowing field lights to be injected into established neighbourhoods is not right and is in fact very detrimental, not only to the lifestyle and enjoyment of the area, but to the value of these homes as well. These lights rob the area of dark backyards and skies, transmit glare into homes and project crowd's and player's whistles and traffic noise. Those who bought property near schools did so with the expectation of enjoying the sounds of games being played during the day and the quiet that would come at night." While Town legal staff said there was no legal basis for keeping lighted fields out of existing neighbourhoods, Oakville Mayor Rob Burton said he felt a compromise had been reached by the standards the committee approved for sports field lighting installation. A full list of the recommendations can be viewed at www.oakville.ca. Walter Used To Eat Frozen Dinners Alone Now he enjoys a varied menu and great company. ealtime was mostly a chore for Walter. Living alone, he would simply choose what was easiest to prepare and eat it in front of the TV. Nutrition was rarely a consideration. M At Chartwell, the chef changes the menu daily, so Walter not only gets to choose from a variety of balanced meals, but he enjoys them with a side-dish of laughter and conversation. Free Events: Friday April 9 Bridge Luncheon - 11:30 Lunch, 12:30 Bridge Wednesday April 14 ­ 7:00 p.m. Senior Star 2009 D.V.D release wine and cheese party Saturday April 24 ­ 11:00 a.m. Brunch and Open House To find out more call Chartwell Classic Oakville at 905-257-0095 or visit www.chartwellreit.ca the retirement option of choice