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A2 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday December 15,1999 tom^io II! SO U R C E DON'T RING IN THE NEW YEAR.. Peoplejamming secondary roads (Continued from page 1) "What we're finding is people are moving to rural or secondary roads try ing to make time," said Algar. "The problem isn't getting any better." When accidents occur, massive traf fic jams make it tough for emergency vehicles to reach the scene. "How can we best handle the diver sion? It's a big problem. We get swamped," said Algar. "You can under stand it's very difficult to get in there." And that can be dangerous, said board member Jack Brewer. He said he was one of the com muters affected when an accident involving a tractor-trailer on the QEW paralyzed traffic for hours. "A fire truck couldn't get anywhere. I know. I was there," he said. "It just isn't good enough the way it is." Traffic should not have to come to a dead stop due to accidents, agreed board member Kelly Culin. "I do not accept a 23-hour delay at any time in the absence of a hole burned in the roadway," he said. But keeping traffic moving takes good planning, said board chair Don Robinson. "We've got to have a better method ology," he said. "Gridlock is the hot potato. Even with motorcycles we can't get to them." And congested roadways also slow down the economy, he added. "W e're holding up the Gross National Product of Canada," he said. "We have to do something to deal with that." But while there is no easy answer to gridlock, the problem is being looked at, assured Algar. Increased signage, notification of alternate routes and coordination of traffic lights to keep vehicles moving may be part of the solution, he noted. And an upcoming emergency road closure plan could help to put a dent in congestion. That plan would incorporate Peel, Halton and Hamilton regions, since all are affected by traffic woes. And Halton Region is also working on managing the problem with a series of massive road studies, said board m em ber and Oakville Regional Councillor Keith Bird. "The ball is still in play," he said. N e w g r o u p t o ` d i p ' o n N e w Y e a r 's D a y The Bronte Beached Whales are growing in numbers, and stamina. A group from the Coach & Four Pub in Bronte is preparing to join the origi nal Bronte Beached Whales in ushering in the New Millennium with a late morning swim on Jan. 1st The Whales will take to the water at 10:45 a.m. at Bronte Beach, a small beach located west of Bronte Harbour. "This will be our fifth year," says Jackson Turner, who with Dave Weir, started the New Year's dip to raise funds for Halton Women's Place. Over the past four years, $4,600 has been raised for the women's shelter. Joining them from the Coach & Four will be manager Sandi Wright, her 12 year-old daughter Heather, kitchen manager Rick Book, and a few wait staff. "I've always had to work New Year's Day, but I've been promising my daughter I'm going to do it," said Wright. "I'm very familiar with Jackson and the cause, Halton Women's Place, so I'm going to go in with him." To help the effort, a number of other local pubs are selling $2 raffle tickets to win a Labatt's bar fridge. Raffle tickets are also being sold at Chaps Bronte, Chaps Dorval, Chaps Fairview (in Burlington), The Cop Shop (Bronte and Speers) and at Monaghan's on Trafalgar Road. The draw will be made at Chaps Bronte, the Bronte Beached Whales' first sponsor. Purchase any new 2000 Windstap, 2000 Explorer op 2000 F-150 and get CASH BACK GET LOW INTEREST FINANCING AND Y O U RF IR S TL E A S EP A Y M E N TISO NU S plus yo u r S e cu rity Deposit is W aived on any new 2000 Taurus, W indstap, E xplorer o r F-150 C iv ic S cene Wednesday, Dec. 15th: Oakville's Committee of Adjustment meets at 7 p.m. in the Trafalgar Room at the Oakville Municipal Building, 1225 Trafalgar Rd. The Halton District School Board meets at 8 p.m. at the J.W. Singleton Education Centre, 2050 Guelph Line, Burlington. Tuesday, Dec. 21st: Oakville's Committee of Adjustment meets at 7 p.m. in the Trafalgar Room at the Oakville Municipal Building. 2 0 0 0 TA U R U S SE I 2 0 0 0 W IIN IO S TA K L X I 2000 EXPLORER 2 DR. SPORT I 2 0 0 0 F 150 REG. CAR 4X2 fra Kids out of school?. ..Looking fo r something to do this holiday season?...Visit Bronte Creek Provincial Park... iII!II We offer something for everyone! PARK ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE: · The Community Christmas Festival of Lights * open daily from 9:00 am to 9:00 p.m. * over 40 trees are decorated! * Children's crafts E PAY NO INTEREST ON SELECTED NEW IN-STOCK 1999 MODELS AND SAVE... H U R R Y , L IM IT E D T IM E O F F E R S O F F E R E X P I R E S D E C E M B E R 31, 1 9 9 9 QEW * Visitors are asked to bringa rum frerishablefood item for theFresh AirFood Bank · Outdoor Ice Rink * open daily from 9:00 am . to 9:30 p.m. * features heated changerooms, skate rentals, music, bonfire and a food concession /F FO OR D > A K ,-LAND LINCOLN ! i w * Please call the park recreation com plex to receive daily updates on rink conditions. o m Mi 905 8 4 4 -3 2 7 3 · Children's Playbam and Farms * open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * features a heated viewing room with a drink and snack vending machine. 5 7 0 TRAFALGAR ROAD, OAKVILLE w w w .o a k -la n d .co m * * rnwis U 1 C 1 1 1 C K r n n t P C l C C I f r p p . l/ B r o n t eC r e e kP r o v in d dP o r ks lo a n e db e t w e e nB u in p o r a n dO aky*. I*e ih eQ .tWlot*il 1 0 9(B u rk x *D r iv e ) a n dg on or* 1Ia nt otie P u t rrtrmt PARK EN TR AN CE FEES AR E: $3.00 PER AD U LT A N D $1.75 PER CHILD · ( 9 0 5 ) 8 2 7 - 6 9 1 1 * % * * * * * * * Christmas Holiday Season Schedule Friday, Dec. 24: Special Service Schedule Saturday, Dec. 25: No Service Monday, Dec. 27: No Service Tuesday, Dec. 28: No Service Saturday, Jan. 1: No Service Monday, fan. 3: No Service H a p p y H o lid a y s fro m O a k v ille T ra n s it B u s inform ation G> O A K V IL L E T R A N S I T S S a n t a ' s ** chedule ; * Visit Santa at these locations * O a k ville P la ce T r a f a lg a r V illa g e * *1 SANTA'S HOURS/Photos - includes negatives Monday to Saturday - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. S u n d a y -1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, December 2 4 - 1 1 a.m. - 2 p.m. SANTA'S HOURS Thursday & Friday - 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. S a tu rd a y - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, December 20 to Wednesday, December 2 3 - 1 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 24 -10 a.m. to 2 p.m. SANTA'S HOURS Saturday, December 11 - Free Photos 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 18 - Free Photos 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MISSISSAUGA SQUARE ONE 100 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario SANTA'S HOURS from December 1 to December 24 Monday to Friday - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday - Noon to 2 p.m., 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, December 24 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Note: Santa Claus will be located in the Centre Court 8 1 5 -2 0 2 0 w w w .oa kvilletra nsit.com Bronte Village Mall S q u a re One H a lto n S e a r c h .C r Y n ...ju e S t'O y 'c U c J c 'O M m y ! . A SANTA'S HOURS/PHOTOS E rin M ills Monday-Saturday -10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., T o w n C e n t r e IJitfay- to -8 :0 0p m 12 Noon to 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 24th - 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.