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The Oakville Beaver, W e d n e s d a y O c to b e r 29, 2003 - A 5 Collision occurred in front of Sikh temple (Continued from page A1) ment. Bom and educated in India, Sian lived and worked in Kenya before moving to England where he met Roshan while the two studied further at the same college. They then worked together and both came to Canada, and Oakville, in the 1970s. Sian's four children -- daughters Bamrah, Pamela Kaur Virdi. and Sukhreet Kaur Sahota, and his son, Lakhbir Singh Sian, and six grandchil dren all live in the immediate area. Grewal said the Sians, like many of Halton's 500 to 600 Sikh families, were headed to the Gurudwara to celebrate what's known as Bandi Shord Divas. The celebration was to begin around 7 p.m. - the same time the accident occurred. `Tragically this collision occurred in front of dozens of members of the Gurudwara, including immediate family who were gathering," said Det. Constable Paul Davies who continues to investigate the accident. Environmental task force meets Thursday The first meeting of the Town of Oakville's Task Force for the Environmental Strategic Plan is Thursday. The meeting is at Town hall at 7 p.m. and is open to the public. The members of the recently set Task Force for the Environmental Strategic Plan are Glenn Powell, Lisa Seiler, Robert Patrick, Gary Gregoris, Erika Kadar, David Carter, Claire Conway, Marianne Hawthorne, and Gil Penalosa. Council chose to waive its policy to limit citizens from sitting on more than one Town Committee in its selection of Task Force Members. "In waiving its policy. Council agreed with the Striking Committee's rationale that there are definite advantages to hav ing cross linkages between the Environmental Strategic Plan Task Force and other existing committees," said Narelle Martin, the Town's Environmental Adviser. Council has contacted a number of organizations to fill continuing vacancies on the task force to represent health, postsecondary education, education boards and service clubs. "Tarsem helped build the temple on Bronte Road. He worked day and night and was a driving force behind it." · Long-time friend Piara Singh Roshan "It's very sad," admitted Grewal, who noted the left turn can be a dangerous one. "There is only a line in the middle of the road," said Grewal, noting she often "feels uncomfortable" like she's "blocking" traffic when stop ping to turn left into the Gurudwara. The speed limit in the area is 60 kmh said Grewal, noting it goes as high as 80 kmh on other areas of Bronte Road. "Sixty or 80. it doesn't matter, there's only the line in the middle," said Grewal. "It is dangerous there. There should be a left-tum lane and lights," she said. Grewal said Saturday's service continued at the Halton Gurudwara and a prayer was said for Sian's health. However, about three hours later, Sian succumbed to his injuries at hospital, said police. Roshan said his long-time friend died in front of a place he loved dearly. This Saturday, his ftineral procession will pass by the Gurudwara and Roshan said police will allow the proces sion to pause for a brief period in front of the temple. `Tragically the place he worked day and night to build was the place he had his last breath, but it was a place he loved. He helped build the temple so we want his final journey to pass by there," said Roshan. Sian founded the Oakville Sikh Cultural Association in November 1979. In 1999 it became known as the Halton Sikh Cultural Association. `Tarsem helped build the temple on Bronte Road. He worked day and night and was a driving force behind it. It opened on April 2, 1995." said Roshan. That was two years after the land had been purchased and a year after construction began. "He worked on everything from fundraising to mobilizing people to go and work and help there. He co-ordinated the design and construction of the temple," said Roshan who described his 40-year friend as a "soft-spoken, family man." "He was a gem of a person. He was so soft-spoken, I don't think he ever hurt a fly. He was a total family man. All his chil dren are professionals, he worked hard for his family, for the community, for every body." said Roshan. adding, "He will be very sorely missed." Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at Ward Funeral Home. On Saturday at 10 a.m. a funeral procession will leave the funeral home and travel to Bronte Road where it will pass the temple and pause en route to Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens on Ninth Line where Sian will be cremated. A service will then be held back at the temple on Bronte Road around 1:45 p.m. Roshan said Mayor Ann Mulvale is expected to attend. 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"Ours is a townscape, not a cityscape and we must keep it to a human scale," said Stoate, adding that his goal is to "maintain a clear vision for south-east Oakville in the face of pressure to intensify." The council candidates also all said they are opposed to redeveloping the current site of Sharkey's restaurant into a high-rise con dominium tower. While the future of the Trafalgar Road site of the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) is clearly on the minds of voters, the two incumbent councillors told the audience that they can't promise the hospital won't be relocated to north Oakville. Smith noted that everyone would love to have two hospitals in town, but added that the decision would eventually be made by the provincial Ministry of Health, regardless of what any candidate might promise. With rising property assessments driv ing up property taxes in the south-east area of town, candidates suggested the system of market value assessment should be reformed. Smith said the system, which requires a homeowner in a house valued a $1 million to pay twice as much in taxes as someone living in a home worth $500,000 despite receiving the same services, "is just a wrong way to do business." As the highest-paying tax jurisdiction in Halton, Ward 3 deserves to have its issues heard and dealt with properly, said Stoate. But Bird suggested the issue is simply one of democracy. "That's the way government works," he said "It's kind of a take from the rich and give to the poor system, and I don't think I can come up with any cognent argument for reversing that." The audience also heard from mayoral candidates Ann Mulvale and Rob Burton. Richard Serra, who is also running for mayor, didn't attend the debate. Burton, who has become known locally for his stance against OPA 198, told voters he is running to offer a clear choice. He suggested the town and region should stop offering discounts on develop ment charges, should strengthen its noise and nuisance bylaws, should improve plan ning and zoning regulations and should re examine the proposed population targets for future town growth. "If you've ever wanted a real choice in an election, you've got it now," said Burton. `Choose to control growth for a change." But Mulvale, who is seeking her sixth municipal term, suggested Burton is offer ing simplistic solutions to complex prob lems. Instead, she says the time is right for municipalities like Oakville to seek a new deal with the provincial and federal gov ernments that will allow it to control its own future. Mulvale argued that with a new provin cial government and soon, a new Prime Minister, changes for municipalities are likely on the way. "In this world of ongoing and fast change, I suggest that Ann Mulvale work ing for you and with you is the constant you need." she said. 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