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OPINION & LETTERSTHE OAKVILLE BEAVER IS PROUD OFFICIAL MEDIA SPONSOR FOR:The Oakville BeaverTHE OAKVILLE BEAVER IS PROUD OFFICIAL MEDIA SPONSOR FOR:Canadian Circulation467 Speers Rd.,Audit Board Member Oakville Ont. 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Try not to though as that would only put more heat into the equation.is almost doneThat weather equation states Oakville residents are facing near drought conditions in July with barely a half dozen mil-I am replying to the July 13,limetres of rain having fallen where at least 70 or more usu-2011 letter from Mr. Steveally does.Longchamps regarding the con-As temperatures soar into the category of official heatwave, struction of the Dundas Streetafter what has felt like a heatwave for a couple of weeks, there's (Regional Road 5) bridges overno real end in sight. According to weather forecasts, it looks Sixteen Mile Creek.like it's going to be dry, sunny and hot at least until the Civic The project began in June 2007holiday weekend.and involves a number of complexYou've probably heard it all before, but it can bear repeat-elements, including the demolitioning as the heat becomes unbearable. Stay cool. It's not just of the old bridge structure, con-about being comfortable, but about being healthy and safe.struction of two new three-laneEnvironment Canada kicked off this week by issuing a concrete bridges, sanitary sewers,Humidex Advisory due to the combination of high heat, high watermains and the widening of humidity (greater than 40 degrees Celsius) and/or other Dundas to six lanes from east of weather conditions that can be hazardous to your health.Neyagawa Boulevard to ProudfootThis means even short periods of high temperatures can Trail.cause serious health problems.It is a major element in our planWhen a Humidex Advisory has been issued by Environment to build a better Halton.Canada, the Health Department issues a Heat Alert and it Dundas Street is one of the mostdid. The Town of Oakville has also issued a heat alert offering important roads in Halton, carryingcooling stations and good advice.in excess of 35,000 vehicles perThose at risk during heat and smog-related weather condi-day. tions include older adults (over 65 years), infants and young For this reason the contractorchildren, and those with chronic heart or lung disease, includ-has been largely restricted froming asthma. Parents, coaches and others supervising children shutting down active lanes or work-should be aware of the health risks during a heat alert.ing during rush hours. If anyone experiences symptoms of heat-induced illness This has slowed the rate of con- rapid breathing, weakness or fainting, headache, or confu-struction, but has ensured that traf-The Oakville Beaver welcomes letters from its readers. Letters will be edited for clarity, sion seek medical attention right away.fic flow is maintained.Letterslength, legal considerations and grammar. In order to be published all letters must containStay out of the hot sun or heat and go to air-conditioned The closure of Lions Valley Parkthe name, address and phone number of the author. Letters should be addressed toplaces like malls, community centres and libraries. Avoid to thewas necessary to ensure public safe-The Editor, Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4,or via e-mail tostrenuous outdoor activity and, if possible, reschedule sports ty during construction, althougheditor@oakvillebeaver.com. TheBeaver reserves the right to refuse to publish a letter.editorpractices and jogging times.the pedestrian trail system acrossDrink lots of water and juice (avoid alcohol, coffee, cola). the valley has remained open southParents should freeze the drinks of children going to day of the bridge.Bridge project is taking too longcamps. Check in on friends and neighbours who may also be Improvements to the accessat risk and make sure you have sunscreen on.road, parking facilities and walk-Re: What's taking bridge so long?, What we have in Oakville is a blatant Tim Hortons has a free swim program that will run at ways serving the park are also partOakville Beaver, Wednesday, July 13, 2011and pathetic waste of taxpayers money various pools throughout the summer and the Town of of the project.I wholeheartedly agree with Steve and a matter that no one in office at any Oakville operates numerous indoor pools as well as outdoor When the project is completedLongchamps' letter re the Dundas/level seems to give a second thought or a pools Bronte, Brookdale Falgarwood, Lions and in the spring of 2012, the bridgesSixteen-Mile Creek bridge.care about.Wedgewood as well as splash pads.will provide a total of six lanes withI will use another San Francisco exam-It's a folly in the literal sense jobs Don't leave pets out in the heat, especially tied up pedestrian and cycling facilities onple after its most recent serious earth-for the boys and please take your time as or otherwise confined and make sure they have lots of the north and south sides of thequake, the Army Corp of Engineers rebuilt there's no accountability, it seems.clean water. Never ever, leave anyone, human or ani-road.their elevated highways and bridges in Alan Ellis, mal, in a car.We greatly appreciate thejust three months. Oakville Use common sense, stay cool and enjoy as what patience and cooperation the com-many await all year long unfolds in the weeks to come munity has shown, and we areThanks for the help with lost wallet the dog days of summer.working to complete the project asLosing a wallet is a stressful experi-security office, and the beautiful Noran, quickly as possible.The Oakville Beaver is a member of the Ontario Press Council. The council is located at 80 Gould St., Suite ence, but thanks to the staff of Hopedale Lottery Booth, who offered support and 206, Toronto, Ont., M5B 2M7. Phone 416-340-1981. Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the Tim Dennis,event of a typographical error, that portion of advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together Mall, including Mich who turned in the comfort, it ended happily.Director, Transportation Services,with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. The publisher reserves the right to categorize advertisements or wallet, Arthur, who escorted me to the Marguerite McDowell, Oakville Halton Regiondecline.www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, July 20, 2011 6