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OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, August 12, 2009 · 8 Two floundering sailors rescued in Lake Ontario storm Halton police rescued two sea-sick sailors after their 26-foot sailboat was stripped of its mast and sails in a vicious storm on Lake Ontario late Sunday. The police marine unit found the wreck and rescued two people on board after an hour-long search in wind-whipped, twometre waves after lightning made cell phone conversation with the skipper impossible. As well, police said, the boat had lost its running lights. The drama began at 9 p.m. as powerful thunderstorms and torrential rain driven by high winds swept across Lake Ontario between Oakville and Bronte just after 9 p.m. The skipper of a 26-foot sailboat called police on a cell phone to say they had lost their sails and lines as well as on-board electrical power. He also said they were becoming sea sick due to the heavy swells. The Halton marine rig Alliance 2 with two marine officers was dispatched to begin an area search. Towarf, Oakville's Water Air Rescue Force, auxiliary coast guard unit was also dispatched. Don Cousens, Halton police acting inspector of emergency services, said in a statement that due to the electrical storm, police were unable to contact the distressed vessel further to assist in locating it. Prescott Coast Guard radio and the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Trenton were notified and alerted as to the nature of the call and their alert readiness was increased. Cousens said Halton police cruisers on shore called in sightings and the marine unit, using forward-looking, infra-red, on-board radar and various search patterns, finally located the boat after approximately one hour. Cousens said the skipper and passenger were "unwell and in obvious distress" and the sailboat was taken under tow and returned to Oakville Harbour. The owner and passenger were assisted to shore and medical attention offered, he said. Cousens said the incident serves to remind sailors to keep current with changing marine conditions and ensure all safety equipment is checked and on board prior to departing. -- Metroland West Media Group Vision ­ To be the most livable town in Canada New Transit Grid Routes = More Convenience & More Service Across Town As of September 6, Oakville Transit riders will notice a few changes to the regular route schedules. The new grid routes mean more ways to get across town. Before you go to your regular bus stop on September 6, please visit www.oakvilletransit.ca for new schedules and routes. Some routes may now have a new route number, others may be a completely new route, yet others may have been combined with other routes. New transit maps and schedules will be available at the Oakville Transit head office on Wyecroft Road,Town Hall on Trafalgar Road, and Glen Abbey, River Oaks and Iroquois Ridge Community Centres. Fixed route bus service replaces Zone Express service. As of September 6, 2009, those areas serviced by Zone Express will now enjoy the convenience of regular Monday ­ Friday, weekend and holiday fixed route service. You will no longer have to call ahead to book a ride....just check the schedule, and hop on the bus. For new schedule routes and times, visit www.oakvilletransit.ca. For complete details, visit www.oakvilletransit.ca or call 905-815-2020. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE 131 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON Take notice that Oakville Town Council, on August 10, 2009 resolved to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate PLAN 1 BLK 25 LOT A RP; 20R7607 PART 2 PT municipally known as 131 Trafalgar Road under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 18, as a property of cultural heritage value and interest. The subject property is located on the east side of Trafalgar Road between Church and Randall Streets. The property includes one brick house which has been used as a commercial property. The subject house has architectural value as an adapted variation of a "Bungalow Style" home with red brick exterior with shingle accents. The property is historically associated with the prominent local family, the Blakelocks. The house was constructed by the Blakelock Brothers and is believed to be one of the first homes built by the company, in 1910-1911. Thomas Blakelock was later Mayor of Oakville, MPP for 14 years, Warden of Halton County. The property also has contextual value as a part of a concentration of homes of similar vintage associated with Thomas Blakelock and as a reminder of this once thriving residential neighbourhood. In conjunction with nearby heritage properties, this house contributes to the historical character of the street and helps to anchor this entrance into the historic downtown. Any objection to this designation must be filed no later than September 11, 2009. Objections should be directed to Cathie Best, Town Clerk, 1225 Trafalgar Road, P.O. Box 310, Oakville, Ontario L6J 5A6. Any inquiries may be directed to Michael Seaman, Manager of Heritage Planning at 905-845-6601, ext. 3873 or mseaman@oakville.ca. Last Date to file Notice of Objection is September 11, 2009. 2009-080, for the Edgemere Estate Wall, 1502 Lakeshore Road East Any inquiries may be directed to Michael Seaman, Manager of Heritage Planning at 905-845-6601, ext. 3875 or mseaman@oakville.ca. NOTICE OF PASSING OF VARIOUS HERITAGE DESIGNATION BY-LAWS Take notice that pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, Oakville Town Council, on June 9, 2009 resolved to pass by-laws to designate the following properties under the Ontario Heritage Act: 2009-074, for the McCraney-Robertson House, 42 Lakeshore Road West 2009-075, for St. Jude's Cemetery, 258 Lakeshore Road West 2009-076, for Palermo United Church Cemetery, Dundas Street West 2009-078, for the Palermo Schoolhouse, 2431 Dundas Street West 2009-079, for the Old Smith Houses, 531-533 Kerr Street