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THE OAKVILLE BEAVER A 5 A Wednesdsay August 25, 1999 Water may smell, taste bad...but it's safe 4 Halton Region officials say situation will improve next monthThis summer, cooler is defi­nitely better for Halton resi­ dents concerned about the taste and odour of their drinking water. To that end, the Health Department is advising resi­ dents to let the tap run to get their water as cool as possible. They can also store water in the refrigerator or add ice cubes. Some Oakville and Burlington homeowners have complained of a musty, earthy taste and odour in their treated tap water. This is caused by sea­ sonal lake water changes involving higher water tempera­ tures and compounds produced by naturally occurring algae. However, says Rick Robertshaw, Halton's Director of Environmental Services, these compounds are at extremely low levels. According to the Health Department, the water produced by the South Halton Water Purification Plant remains safe for consumption. "I want to assure all residents in the Region of Halton that your water continues to be safe to be safe to drink," said Regional Chair Joyce Savoline. "The Planning and Public Works Department is continual­ ly doing everything to ensure that the water is safe." Robertshaw explained that the first complaints were received by the Region on Friday and have continued through press time Tuesday. He went on to say that last year the taste and odour problems lasted around two weeks. This sum­ mer's problems will pass too, he said, when the lake water tem­ perature returns to an appropri­ ate level. e a s t e r n CHIPM UNK t ?EN ENTRANCE till Photo by Christine Smyth I KNOW YOU'RE IN THERE: Lucas Davies, 6, tries to find out if anyone's home at the Eastern Chipmunk's Den Entrance at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. They don't have a door bell so we guess he'll just have to yell 'hello'. FREE PARKING is available in all Municipal Lots and at street meters daily after 6:00 p.m., Sundays and holidays. TOWN OF OAKVILLE PARKING OPERAnONS 3 38 -4394 DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA 844-4520 THERE ARE MORE THAN 2,800 PARKING SPOTS AVAILABLE IN DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE THERE'S A SPACE FOR YOU! METERS The electronic meters located on dow ntown streets accept tw o do lla r coins as well as quarters and loonies. Parking on Lakeshore Rd. is lim ited to two hours at $1.00 per hour. LONG-TERM PARKING Day long parking is available in lots 5, 7, 8 & 11B. In addition there are long-term meters along Water, Robinson and Douglas Streets. HANDICAPPED PARKING There are a total of 18 signed spaces available in lots 1 ,2 , 3 , 1 0 , 11a, 15, in the Municipal Parking Garage and at specified street meters. I t lo o k s l ik e a g o o d d a y to b e o u td o o r s . Sw ing tim e M illenn ium Dance Saturday (®) Oakville Volkswagen 557 Kerr Street, Oakville (905) 844-3285 In stock! No wait! Drivers wanted! Both the young and young at heart will enjoy the entertainment scheduled for Oakville 2000 Millennium, Swing Time Dance, Sat. 28th. Hug it? Drive it? Hug it? Drive it? Walk into history Aug. 29th The Oakville Historical Society's popular Walking Tours of the Heritage District of the Town are winding down for the year with one schedule for Aug. 29th. The last tour will be held on Sept. 12th. The tours are also conducted by OHS vol­ unteers who are long-time or life-long resi­ dents of the Town who can readily explain the background of the many landmarks on streets adjacent to the Oakville Harbour. Tours begin at 2 p.m. and run approxi­ mately 1-1/2 hours. They start from the H i s t o r i c a l S o c i e t y ' s archives and office at 110 King Street and end back at the same location where tea is served (includ­ ed in the admis­ sion ticket). Each tour is preceded by a brief introduc­ tion to provide b a c k g r o u n d about what's ahead, and each p a r t i c i p a n t receives a d e t a i l e d brochure for reference. The fee for non-members is $10; members, $8; children under six years, free. Reservations are requested. To book your tour, call 844- 2695. Headliner and Juno Award winner, Paul James Big Band, will bring a 40's theme alive in the new "Rainbow Room" at Appleby College. . Add Oakville's own Sister Act and Arthur Murray Dance Studios providing dance demon­ strations, and the evening is just beginning. A light supper and dessert is included in the $45 per person price tag. Bring seven friends and share a table for eight, only $360. Have your pic­ ture taken with 40's accessories, or purchase a martini glass surprise! For Swing Time ticket inquiries, call 337-2141 ext. 238 and leave a message. Visit our website at www.oakville2000.com or call the info line at 905-815-5992 for information about all the Oakville 2000 Millennium initiatives. l i l . L I . * C a n a d i a n O p e n ROQ& Ell E RE'S \<)EIII\(, LIKE HEIM, THERE. September 6-12, Glen Abbey Golf Club' 1 800 571 OPEN w w w .b c l l .c a /c d n o p c n T O ^fU T Et/?rr/AtrTrr'̂ s-m Asinu rS f-jintieia, 'TZLnutrd http://www.oakville2000.com http://www.bcll.ca/cdnopcn A5 FREE PARKING THERE'S A SPACE METERS HANDICAPPED PARKING (®) Oakville Volkswagen 557 Kerr Street, Oakville (905) 844-3285 In stock! No wait! Drivers wanted! Hug it? Drive it? Hug it? Drive it? ROQ&