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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Wednesday, September 18, 2013 | 8 Running stop signs concerns police continued from p.1 seatbelt violations, 158 for stop signs and 456 for other offences, including distracted driving. The fines for such offences, as set out in the Highway Traffic Act, are increased in community safety zones. "The majority of these charges have been laid in the last week. Speeding is always a contentious issue, but 158 stop signs around school zones, as a collision reconstructionist, that concerns me," said Halton police Sgt. Paul Davies of Traffic Services. "The project itself is devised in a way that we are giving public service announcements first and then education and they know we are then we going to do enforcement," said Davies. During the safety campaign, several drivers with suspended licences were stopped, two commercial vehicles were taken out of service for severe mechanical defects and at least one person was charged with stunt driving -- going more than 50 km/h over the speed limit. Speed bumps get the green light Oakville Town council voted Monday to put speed bumps on Sedgewick Crescent to slow down traffic around École Élémentaire Patricia-Picknell. Several delegations spoke about this to the Community Services Committee last week. Some area residents said the tactic would not be effective and called on council to increase police enforcement around the school instead. A delegation representing several parents of children who attend the school and the school's daycare said the speed bumps would slow traffic and keep children safe while offering minimal inconvenience to area residents. During the delegations, it was noted École Élémentaire Patricia-Picknell is the only elementary school in Oakville that does not have speed bumps in front of it. Council approved two sets of speed bumps on Sedgewick Crescent east and west of the school. Town staff plan on installing them this fall. The Mentoring Partnership Become a mentor and make a difference. A small commitment from you can make a big difference in the life of a new immigrant. The Mentoring Partnership helps skilled immigrants reconnect with their career in Canada through occupation-specific mentoring. Mentors must have worked in their field for at least 3 years and be able to commit 1.5 hours a week over 4 months. The program works with participants from a range of careers. Currently, the greatest need is for mentors in the following professions: · Sales, Purchasing and Transportation Managers · Engineers (especially Electronic and Electrical) · Accountants · Architects · Biologists, Chemists and related scientists The Hottest Kitchen Trend Ope n We E x t e n d / Th d u r s ue d H o u r ntil 8 s pm. NEW ! Is all about Function and Flow. 4265 Fairview Street, Burlington 905.634.9556 (between Walkers & Appleby Line) Other Showrooms: 140 Hester Street, Hamilton 905.667.4710 Applewood Village Plaza, 1077 North Service Road, Mississauga 905.275.9556 Find out more by attending an information session at Sheridan's Skills Training Centre. Thursday, September 26, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. (light breakfast included) 407 Iroquois Shore Rd, Oakville (QEW and Trafalgar) To register or for more information: e. janet.gaffney@sheridancollege.ca t. 905-845-9430 ext. 8134 emeraldkitchens .ca www.oakville.ca Sediment Management Strategy Study Open House Thursday, October 3, 2013 7-9 p.m. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road Committee Rooms 1 and 2 the study-- what area it covers, why it is being done, research and fieldwork findings, sediment management options and next steps. The open house will begin with a presentation, followed by feedback and questions from the public. Sediment accumulation within Oakville's harbours directly impacts operations and their suitability for recreational uses. Sediment dredging operations are performed routinely in both harbours to allow for continued and convenient recreational boating. A second open house is scheduled for the late fall for additional public input and to present the final study results and recommendations. If you are unable to attend the open house in person, you may submit questions or comments to: Study contacts: Chris Mark, Director Parks and Open Space, Town of Oakville 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6H 0H3. 905-845-6601, ext. 3111. cmark@oakville.ca. Philip Kelly, M.Sc., P.Eng., Manager, Development, Town of Oakville, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6H 0H3. 905-845-6601, ext. 3298. pkelly@oakville.ca. The Sediment Management Strategy Study takes a comprehensive approach to investigating the main sources of sediment, both natural and non-natural within the watersheds of both Oakville and Bronte harbours. At this public open house, you have an opportunity to learn about DORVAL DR THIRD LI TRAFALGA DOUGLAS AV JONES ST To accommodate the Oakville Half-Marathon, Lakeshore Road West will be closed between Third Line and Dorval Drive from 7 to 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, September 22, 2013. Lane restrictions will be in effect for the remainder of the race route. We appreciate the cooperation of all motorists. For race details, please visit oakvillehalfmarathon.com or call 905-949-1910, ext. 235. For road closure details, contact Bob DeHoog, Town of Oakville at 905-845-6601, ext. 3337. RD SUFFOLK AVE REBECCA ST REBECCA ST RANDALL ST LAKESHORE RD W E BRONT EAST ST K LA ESH OR E W RD Temporary road closure 7-8:15 a.m. Half marathon 10 km route ONTARIO ST MARINE DR Skate and Helmet Rentals Available at Maple Grove Arena as of September 21! $3 - helmet $6 ­ skates $7 ­ combo (skates and helmet) Identification required to rent skates and/or helmets. Acceptable forms of ID include a driver's license, passport, birth certificate or citizenship card. Quantities are limited, and will be rented on a first-come, first serve basis. Skate and helmet rentals are also available at River Oaks Community Centre. MORRISO MACDONALD RD N RD Lakeshore Road West (Third Line to Dorval Drive) Sunday, September 22, 2013, 7-8:15 a.m. Oakville Half-Marathon CHARTWELL RD Temporary Road Closure NE LINBROOK RD R RD E