Oakville Beaver, 20 Feb 2013, p. 6

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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, February 20, 2013 · 6 OPINION & LETTERS The Oakville Beaver 467 Speers Rd., Oakville Ont. L6K 3S4 905-845-3824 Fax: 337-5566 Classified Advertising: 632-4440 Circulation: 905-631-6095 -- 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington Editorial and advertising content of the Oakville Beaver is protected by copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited. THE OAKVILLE BEAVER IS PROUD OFFICIAL MEDIA SPONSOR FOR: Canadian Circulation Audit Board Member THE OAKVILLE BEAVER IS PROUD OFFICIAL MEDIA SPONSOR FOR: Recognized for Excellence by Ontario Community Newspapers Association Suburban Newspapers of America Canadian Community Newspapers Association ATHENA Award NEIL OLIVER Vice ­ President and Group Publisher of Metroland West The Oakville Beaver is a division of DAVID HARVEY Regional General Manager JILL DAVIS Editor in Chief, Halton Region DANIEL BAIRD Advertising Director ANGELA BLACKBURN Managing Editor RIZIERO VERTOLLI Photography Director SANDY PARE Business Manager MARK DILLS Director of Production MANUEL GARCIA Production Manager CHARLENE HALL Director of Distribution KIM MOSSMAN Circulation Manager Often the worst accidents happen at home. As the Halton police launch Project Five-O, it's all about police serving us a reminder. We should all take a moment to remember our role in keeping our own neighbourhood safe. Project Five-O targets unsafe driving -- speeding to be precise -- close to home. The traffic safety initiative will run for one week, starting tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 21). During the campaign, police officers will target drivers who speed on 50 km/h residential streets in Oakville. Police said they would focus their attention on residential streets that have been identified as having low-driver compliance for the posted speed limit and stop signs. Police, of course, declined to name specific streets, however, it's likely residents have some clues. This new project was spurred on by a Wednesday, Feb. 13 incident in which a 40-year-old Richmond Hill man was charged with stunt driving after a vehicle was allegedly captured on radar travelling 103 km/h in a residential 50 km/h area of Bronte Road (south of the QEW). The driver's vehicle was impounded at the scene for seven days. Police are hoping the Project Five-O campaign will once again serve to remind drivers that as speed increases so does the risk of collision and injury. The campaign will hand out some heavy fines, too, in case the verbal message doesn't hit home. We've all bristled, at the least, often cringed when we see someone speeding as our children play on sidewalks, front yards, make their way to school or ride their bicycles. Police and other municipal authorities are very familiar with resident complaints about the very same issue of concern. Yet, both also know when patrols or studies go into a neighbourhood to verify the need for another four-way stop or speed reduction, the statistics coming out of the studies also show it's primarily the area's residents who are the primary offenders. Yes, there may be the odd stunt-driving incident or Friday night hooligan with hormones hitting the gas pedal, but it's likely Project Five-O will come up with the usual offenders -- those rushing to catch a train or early morning meeting; taking children to school as they run behind their time, or hurrying to some activity or appointment. We must all remember, as with most things in life, it's easy to complain, but often the first step to a solution begins with our own actions. Everyone must do their part to slow down, give themselves extra time -- and drive safe. The Oakville Beaver is a member of the Ontario Press Council. The council is located at 80 Gould St., Suite 206, Toronto, Ont., M5B 2M7. Phone 416-340-1981. Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event of a typographical error, that portion of advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. The publisher reserves the right to categorize advertisements or decline. Drive safe Garth Webb to help out Letter to the editor Letters to the editor The Oakville Beaver welcomes letters from its readers. Letters will be edited for clarity, length, legal considerations and grammar. In order to be published all letters must contain the name, address and phone number of the author. Letters should be addressed to The Editor, Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4, or via e-mail to ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com. The Beaver reserves the right to refuse to publish a letter. Robbie's Rainbow delivers a `thank you' Editor's Note: The following letter was sent to Oakville Beaver photographer Nikki Wesley and a copy filed with the editor. I want to thank you for all your help in talking to your editor, connecting us with (Beaver freelancer) Nathan Howes, and helping us share our charity with the Oakville community. You captured such a phenomenal photo of our chocolates and my young man. The colours in the photo were brilliant, I just loved Robbie's face right in the centre of the rainbow... it says it all or the picture did say a thousand words. Nathan created a wonderful article, we were so shocked and elated to see Robbie on the front page of The Oakville Beaver, it made our year... what a way to start our Thursday, the best ever. The weekend at Fortinos was the best ever and we had so many people comment on the article and how they made a point to come down and visit us after seeing us on the front page, we have never had such a reception and didn't stop smiling the entire weekend. We had a lady come down, after reading the article, and make a personal donation of $1,000. The Grade 10 civics program at Garth Webb Secondary School is teaming up with the recent Books With No Bounds charity founded by Emma and Julia Mogus. Books With No Bounds is a charity that donates books to aboriginal children on reserves as far as Thunder Bay. Garth Webb Secondary School is participating in this initiative because we both value the importance of literacy and instilling hope in children. During the week of Feb. 20-27, Garth Webb will be hosting in-school activities, advertisements and community outreaches to inform the public about these underprivileged children. During this week, we will have numerous book collection boxes for students and the public to donate their used (within seven years) or new books to. We advise only books that are in fine condition and target children from JK to Grade 8 to be dropped off. The book drive is a worthy local initiative so go find those once-read books and donate to Books With No Bounds at Garth Webb. Jared E. Hines, Oakville It was an incredible weekend, one that you made exceptionally memorable. Our fundraiser closed and we shared the final tally with all our social media followers, the total is $6,944.00... it's a recordbreaker. Our entire family is forever grateful for your time and talented eye. You have made such a difference to our charity, one that we will never forget and carry with us forever. Thank you friend. With sincere gratitude, Kate and Robbie Murray, Kate Murray, executive director Robbie's Rainbow Follow Oakville Beaver staff on Twitter @OakvilleBeaver @NewsHooked @DavidLea6 @DominikKurek @BeaverSports or @Halton_Photog

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