Ozmacca and Liland, re "The," I'm reminded of a phenomenon I encountered when living in Toronto. There is a large arterial called "Danforth [Street or Boulevard or whatever], which, I discovered, was commonly referred to as "The Danforth" (as in, "I take The Danforth to QEW" or whatever). I never understood the "The," since this is not a highway, freeway, etc.

Bill Kennedy, I'm an Oregano, and I thought the name of The Dalles WAS "The Dalles," not "Dalles." Am I wrong?

Also, isn't "LeHavre" the NAME of the city (rather than just "Havre?")

Genie