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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday March 1, 2008 - 5 Pellet gun locks down TAB Thomas A Blakelock High School was on lockdown briefly yesterday after a student was spotted with what appeared to be a gun. Police said that shortly after 9:15 a.m. a staff member witnessed a student with the suspicious object. The staff member confronted the student about what he was doing at which point the youth fled. The staff member felt the gun looked real enough to notify the main office about the incident, which caused the school to immediately enter its lockdown procedure. "When there is a potential threat or safety concern for students the school goes into lockdown. There is an announcement made to the entire school that says exactly that, that the school is in lockdown," said Marnie Denton, Communications Manager, Halton District School Board. "In a very orderly fashion the students and staff all move into classrooms or offices so they're out of sight from the main corridors of the building and they remain in there quietly until the all clear signal is announced." Police arrived on the scene minutes after the lockdown began and arrested a 16-year-old student armed with, what turned out to be, a pellet gun. The school was in lockdown for 20-30 minutes. No one was injured during the incident and, according to Denton, no students have indicated they require the counselling services of the Tragic Events Response Team (TERT). The youth, who cannot be identified because of the Young Offenders Act, has been charged with one count of possession of a dangerous weapon and one count of causing a disturbance. Under the current policy of the Halton District School Board the student could also face expulsion. He will be held in custody until his bail hearing in Milton, which is scheduled for March 1. Denton noted that a letter will be sent home to parents explaining the day's happenings while information will be posted on the Halton District School Board website. "The schools practice these types of lockdowns a few times a year," said Denton. "The kids and the staff are familiar with what to do." Halton Pro-Life Working to Protect the Gift of Life One Heartbeat at a Time . . . Since 1974, Halton Pro-Life has been educating the community on the facts related to issues that directly impact the dignity and worth of vulnerable members of the human family. Topics include fetal development, abortion and its aftermath, euthanasia, stem cell research, reproductive technologies, sexuality an facts, visit www.haltonpr 905.632.3232. Vandals smash Aquinas windows Halton Regional Police are investigating vandalism at a high school in Oakville. Sometime overnight on Feb. 19, unknown suspect(s) smashed 19 windows at St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School located at 124 Dorval Dr. The total damage is estimated at approximately $4,500. This marks the second time this year that the windows were damaged at the southcentral Oakville high school. A similar incident took place in January. 20 weeks unborn child www.haltonprolife.com · Phone 905.632.3232 New Patients Welcome! Dear Neighbour, If you are looking for a new dental office in Oakville, I would like to welcome you to consider my practice. My office has developed a number of amenities to make you and your family feel as comfortable as possible during your time with us. Some of these amenities include satellite televisions in each of our treatment rooms so you can watch your favorite programs or you can listen to music on an IPOD with BOSE noise cancelling headphones. We also have the fabulous, new ICUITI Digital Video Personal Eyewear glasses that allow you to watch DVD s on a virtual large screen TV. We have developed a number of special amenities that have been specifically added for your children s comfort including a Playstation 3 with a 40-inch Sony Hi-Definition flat screen LCD TV in the children s section of the reception room. I have recently invested in a dental laser that can treat cavities in you or your children s teeth without the drilling sound or vibration. The Laser treatment can lead to a decrease in the amount of anesthetic that is required during the visit to treat the cavity and improve the overall dental experience for you and your child. I am very fortunate to have a caring and friendly team that are committed to your overall oral health and will make you feel welcome and respected. If you have any questions about our office, please feel free to call us at 905-827-1619. We look forward to meeting with you and creating a long-term relationship. Sincerely CABINET REFACING AFTER after before BEFORE Dr. Stephen Phelan Dental Surgeon. Laser, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 1500 Heritage Way, Oakville, ON L6M 3H4 call 905.827.1619 to arrange an appointment Creating sensational smiles in Oakville for 15 years.