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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday September 15, 2006 - 33 Barrington's stepping up for Candlelight Ball By Angela Blackburn OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF As a siren wails and one wonders who may be in need, the words of Oakville's Paul Barrington resonate -- "Sooner or later we all start out at, or come back to, the hospital." That's why the Oakville businessman and his wife and business partner, Brenda Barrington, handed over $25,000 to Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) -- Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH). It's the second year in a row that Barrington's Fine Outerwear, their long-time family business in downtown Oakville, has co-presented the OTMH Candlelight Ball. The 15th annual ball whose theme is Hollywood Glam will be Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Burlington Convention Centre. The ball, the hospital's premiere fundraising event, will this year be raising funds for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Proceeds will be used to purchase equipment for the ICU that's expanding from 12 to 18 beds this fall. The ball is co-presented by Barrington's and Murrons Cabinetree, another long-time downtown business co-owned by Murray Farncombe. Over 500 guests will wine and dine to the music of the Anita Rossi Band. Don Stewart, senior development officer at Appleby College, will lead the live auction. The raffle prize is a trip for two to the Mayan Riviera. While entry in the raffle is guaranteed for each guest at the ball, raffle tickets are also available for $25/ticket. Barrington's first began supporting the OTMH Candlelight gala a decade ago. Last year when the gala was to benefit orthopedics, Barrington's stepped up to the plate as a co-presenter. The fact Paul was "stepping" anywhere without pain was thanks to a hip replacement done at OTMH in 2005. "That's really how it all started and we felt that we'd come back for another year as a lead sponsor," said Paul. But OTMH is part of Oakville's history, present and future and so is Barrington's BARRIE ERSKINE / OAKVILLE BEAVER DONATING: Paul and Brenda Barrington of Barrington's, which has donated $25,000 to the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) as co-presenter of this year's Candlelight Ball. -- the business, and the family. in a heritage building -- one Paul's family represents six of the oldest downtown -- the generations of furriers -- family bought nearly 30 years established in 1815 -- before ago at 209 Lakeshore Rd. E. Barrington's appeared on the The store, including the local retail market 55 years ago. building, was just renovated. Having occupied numer- Said to once have been a ous locations downtown, butcher shop, always a retail Barrington's is now operating outlet, perhaps remembered as Pollock Shoes, the building now serves up more than 1,600 sq. ft. of retail space for Barrington's, which specializes in women's outer apparel, but thanks to the renovation has expanded its handbag collection, accessories and perfume. Its interior has new hardwood plank flooring, and its original brick exposed, all contrasted against floor-to-ceiling gilded mirrors, chandeliers and high-end Persian rugs. The old and new collide to provide a loft-like atmosphere and Barrington's is celebrating its official re-opening this weekend. But it's not just Oakville's history that the hospital and family share -- it's personal history. Paul was born at OTMH. Both his parents, Joy and Robert Barrington, passed away there. In between, Paul has had everything from his tonsils out as a kid, to his hip replaced as an adult -- and admits to being "a frequent flyer" for all manner of stitches and other woes in Emergency. Brenda, too, grew up in Oakville with her parents Barb and Dan Ford. She, too, had her tonsils out at OTMH and many trips to Emergency. Today the couple's children -- Brooke, 17 and Carly, 14 -- have also checked in for stitches and Emergency visits. "The care I've received there has always been excellent. It's always a positive experience," said Paul. "We're lucky to have such a great hospital," said Brenda. "Everyone needs the hospital. To sponsor something benefitting the hospital is really helping everyone," said Paul. For Candlelight Ball tickets, call Aleta Mayer, at the Oakville Hospital Foundation at 905-8452571, ext. 4351. GRAND OPENING SAT. 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