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dentistoakville.com 905-842-6030 SNA NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR 2010 ontario's top newspaper - 2005-2008 Hansel and Gretel Artscene 353 IROQUOIS SHORE DRIVE, OAKVILLE A member of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Vol. 50 No. 140 "Using Communication To Build Better Communities" FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2012 40 pages $1.00 (plus tax) Police officer In search of peace braves chilly lake in rescue By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF A Halton police constable is in line for a commendation after pulling a 63-year-old man from the frigid waters of Lake Ontario, Wednesday night. Police said around 10:30 p.m., a distraught man fled Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) telling staff there that he planned to take his own life. Hospital staff followed the man as he headed to Lake Ontario and called police, notifying them of his location. "Officers caught up with "Given how quickly him just as he was walking you can become into the water at the foot of Allan Street," said Det. Eric paralyzed in water Schwabb, Halton police. that cold, that really Constables David was quite a brave Ellsworth and Ken act." MacDonald attempted to talk the man into coming Mayor Rob Burton back to shore, however, the man moved deeper into the water. At this point Ellsworth removed his gun belt and ventured into the water to retrieve the man. On Thursday morning, at the regular meeting of the Halton Regional Police Service Board, Halton Police Chief Stephen Tanner said Ellsworth braved chest-high water that was only 4C to reach the man. Police said the man resisted the officer's efforts to help him, forcing Ellsworth to place the man in a restraint hold in order to pull him to shore. The man was taken by ambulance back to OTMH where, police said, he is in good condition. Police said Ellsworth recovered from the experience following a hot shower. "Given how quickly you can become paralyzed in water that cold, that really was quite a brave act," said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton, a police board member. JAMES HOGGETT / special to the BEAVER / @halton_photog at the yMCA of Oakville: Sierra Ridgway, 4, is mesmerized by her candle, as the YMCA of Oakville held its Candlelight Walk for Peace on Monday, as the YMCA celebrated Peace Week. Attending the walk was Canadian Olympic soccer hero Diana Matheson and Olympic commentator Tino Dossantos. After making a pledge for peace, people had hot chocolate and released 50 wish lanterns into the night sky. For related stories, see pages 3 and 8. For more photos, visit www.oakvillebeaver.com. MANUFACTURER REBATES ON NOW! Don't get Hooked! If an offer seems to good to be true... it probably is! At A1, we believe in straight forward pricing with no strings attached and our no-hassle installation and quality service always makes the bottom line look better. So before you bite - give us a call. We'll get you off the hook! 905-844-2949 905-333-1717 Call A1 for Honest Pricing and Quality Products - GUARANTEED Excellent Financing and Great Terms. Maintenance Specials on NOW!