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Oakville Beaver, 7 Jun 2012, p. 7

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Transit takes a break By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF The Town of Oakville said it didn't just want a square box building as a convenience facility for their Oakville Transit staff at the Trafalgar Road/ Dundas Street terminal. As such the designer gave them something a bit more eye-catching. In January, the Town of Oakville completed construction of their Uptown Core Transit Terminal. The purpose of the facility is nothing spectacular, simply giving Oakville Transit staff and drivers a place to access washrooms, eat meals and relax on their breaks. The design of the building, however, is unique. "Designed with a number of sustainable features, sculptural and angled, (the building) is inspired by the image of a fast moving bus," said Tania Bortolotto, president of Bortolotto, the architecture firm, which designed the building. "We were excited to work with the Town on this project, designed specifically to give the Town's bus 7 · Thursday, June 7, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com drivers a place to regroup." Oakville Transit Acting-Director Debbie Dalle Vedove said the contract for the facility was put up for tender -- the architect chosen and the design selected. "This is the design the architectural company came up with. We did say we didn't just want a square box," said Dalle Vedove. "We wanted something that was pleasing to the eye." Town staff said a convenience facility for Oakville Transit staff is nothing new, with another structure of this type in place at the Oakville GO Station. The cost of the facility at the Trafalgar Road/ Dundas Street terminal was approximately $500,000. The inside of the building is not as interesting as the outside, said Dalle Vedove, as it simply features washrooms, places to sit, tables, a fridge and a microwave. David Lea can be reached at DLea@ oakvillebeaver.com or follow him on Twitter @ DavidLea6 or @oakvillebeaver. NIKKI WESLEY / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog pit stop: The new bus stop, at which Oakville Transit drivers can take a break. Man charged with committing indecent act A 43-year-old Oakville man is facing numerous charges, including assaulting a police officer, in connection with a disturbance at the corner of Speers Road and Third Line, Tuesday. Police were called to the Petro Canada gas station at 587 Third Line after receiving reports of an intoxicated man harassing members of the public. The man was arrested after he allegedly urinated on one of the police cruisers that arrived. After being taken to the Oak Walk Drive police station, it was reported the handcuffed man became aggressive and allegedly kicked and threatened one of the officers. The man was eventually brought under control, but suffered a minor facial injury in the struggle. He was treated for his injury at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and released. William Curnew, 43, of Oakville has been charged with committing an indecent act, uttering threats, and assaulting a police officer. SWAT 771 Robotics Team SWAT 771 Robotics Team invites the public to test drive a new vehicle provided by Oak-land Ford Lincoln dealership.You pay nothing, but for each test driver, Ford will donate $20 to our High School FIRST Robotics program. Also available is a bake sale and free car wash. You can even drive our robot. "Doing business your way" Saturday, June 9th, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School, 1080 Linbrook Rd., Oakville Special thank you to David Sanci and the great team at Oak-land Ford Lincoln. · Haircuts for kids in specialty cars · Private parties for boys and girls · Boutique style shopping WHAT WE DO: $16 GRAND OPENING SPECIAL · Game Systems and DVDs for older kids · Updos, Highlights and Feathers 380 Dundas Street East, Oakville (SE Corner of Trafalgar and Dundas) Call (905) 257-7750 for your appointment today! *Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Offer expires July 31 2012. www.littlesproutscutsforkids.com

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