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2456 Royal Windsor Drive, Oakville, Ontario L6J 7Y3 905 339 2345 905.339.2345 AOKAUTOSALES.CA SNA A NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR 2010 ONTARIO'S TOP NEWSPAPER - 2005-2008 Picnicface Artscene 1011 Upper Middle Road E. 905-849-4722 www.oakvilleshops.com A member of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Vol. 49 No. 151 "USING COMMUNICATION TO BUILD BETTER COMMUNITIES" WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2011 44 Pages $1.00 (plus tax) 'Twas... Cell tower add-ons not welcomed By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Despite objections from area residents, a cell tower r located at Bronte Road and Rebecca Street previously used for emergency purposes only, is going commercial. Oakville Town council gave a green light Monday to the Halton Regional Police Service, which is allowing Bell Mobility to co-locate on its tower. In exchange, Halton police will be able to use a Bell Mobility cell tower in Brookville in Milton, thereby avoiding tower rental fees of approximately $36,000 per year. Police said the arrangement is essential to overhaul what Halton Police Chief Gary Crowell has described as Halton's failing Gary Crowell emergency radio system. Council's decision to allow the increased use of the Oakville tower, did not, however, sit well with some residents. "I'm very disappointed," said Wendy Cockburn, who lives a few hundred metres from the tower. "I was definitely hoping for a denial or a deferral at least. I feel very passionate about the Bell antennas not being activated." The tower itself has been in place at its Bronte Road/ / Rebecca Street location since 1996, however, on Nov. 30, 2011 it was brought to the attention of Town staff that Bell Mobility was placing antennas on the tower. Staff asked Bell to cease work at the site until the Town had the opportunity to conduct its due diligence. As the cell tower is on Town-owned land, Town staff said a revised licensing agreement was required to move the project forward, something they recommended as there See Health page 4 MICHAEL IVANIN / OAKVILLE BEAVER A SPECIAL VISIT: Santa Claus reads stories to children during the annual Santa Day at the office of Dr. Agatha Bis -- a visit in which even St. Nick took his turn in the examination chair. Both he, and the children, were happiest though when he was seated beside the Christmas tree reading favourite tales of the season. Winter Bridge g Lessons Mississauga-Oakville g Bridge g Centre FOR BEGINNERS...8 weeks, $185.00 FOR "R RUSTY" PLAYERS A ...8 weeks, $185.00 Monday evenings 7:30, beginning Jan. 23rd Monday mornings 9:30, beginning Jan. 23rd Wednesday afternoons 1:30, beginning Jan. 25th Tuesday evenings 7:30, beginning Jan. 24th BRIDGE GAMES FOR NEWER PLAYERS A ... Wednesday evenings at 7:15 - ongoing weekly · Thursday mornings at 9:00 - ongoing weekly Friday mornings at 9:15 - ongoing weekly And The American Contract Bridge League www.maclachlan.ca w m Please call (905) 820-5728 www.raynerbridge.com Pre-school to Grade 12 · Happy Holidays from our family to yours!