www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, February 10, 2012 · 8 Halton police have arrested an Oakville man for allegedly following and photographing two teenage girls. Police report two girls were walking home from school on Feb. 2 and Feb. 6, in the area of Monks Passage and Oak Meadow Road in Oakville, when they allegedly saw a man following them. Oakville man is facing harassment charges The man was driving a white Cadillac and appeared to be photographing the two girls, who were able to obtain the licence plate of the vehicle, according to police. After an investigation, police charged 34-year-old Mark Garces with two counts of criminal harassment. The accused was held for a bail hearing. Halton police are encouraging parents and caregivers to discuss personal safety with their children. Notices from police about the incident and safety tips were distributed to northwest Oakville-area public schools. Police are reminding together · at any age, it is always safer to walk with a buddy · not to play in remote areas of parks or take shortcuts through wooded areas · not to loiter on the way to or from school · not to get into anyone's car or go anywhere with a person -- even if it's someone they know -- unless a parent or caregiver has given them permission · to advise an adult of suspicious strangers right away · to always notify parents those caring for children to review safety rules with the children and reminding them: · to play safe and play of where they are and where they are going. Police are continuing their investigation into these incidents and ask anyone with information to contact the Oakville Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905825-4747, ext. 2274. Those with information can also leave a tip anonymously with Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), texting "Tip201" with your message to 274637 (crimes), or online at www. haltoncrimestoppers.com. Follow Oakville Beaver staff on Twitter @OakvilleBeaver or @NewsHooked @DavidLea6 @DominikKurek @BeaverSports @Halton_Photog Live Cooking Demos Come experience Jenn-Air® Feb 11, 2012 from 11am - 2pm Light snacks served Time: 7pm - 9pm HURRY SEATS ARE Tickets: $25 Call: 905-257-2061 LIMITED! Pro-Style ® Stainless The bold look of commercial styling with diamond-etched stainless steel handles, oversized knobs and a striking stainless steel finish. JENN-AIR BUILT-IN REFRIGERATORS ® To build a Refrigerator that stands out, we had to make sure that it blends in. Design conscious customers can bring their vision to life with a refrigerator that all but disappears into the adjacent cabinetry. Regardless of the cabinet type, this line of refrigerators is designed to be virtually invisible in your ultimate kitchen. WI NS TON CHUR CHI L L B LVD. No tickets will be sold at door. Come and see our knowledgeable staff for more information HAMP S HI R E GATE A Donation of $4 for each ticket will be given to "Relay for Life" HWY #403 2525 Hampshire Gate Oakville/Mississauga DUNDAS ST W (905) 829-9909 x Visit the NEW oakville.ca www.facebook.com/ townofoakville @townofoakville Registration opens this Saturday! The 2012 Spring/Summer guide is available for pick-up at community centres, seniors centres, libraries, pools, arenas and Town Hall. Of course, all of our programs and services are available at your fingertips online at www.oakville.ca. To register online or by phone, you will need a family PIN number and personal ID number (an IRIS card). Please call 905-845-6601, ext. 4747 to set up an account or email iris@oakville.ca. Please allow two business days to process new account requests. Registration start dates: Residents: Saturday, February 11 at 9 a.m. Non-residents: Tuesday, February 21 at 9 a.m. Seniors Services: Friday, February 24 at 9 a.m. For more information call 905-338-4250 or www.oakville.ca Capacity restrictions apply to all skates.