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Oakville Beaver, 10 Jan 2007, p. 9

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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday January 10, 2007 - 9 More volunteers needed Continued from page 1 excellent. We'll just have to build on to sit down as a team and really go over that for next year and really work on things, which we'll be doing this pulling some ideas together to help grow our volunteer base." month. This year, many people answered "We didn't come too far off our goal, so it hasn't become a real struggle," the Salvation Army's appeal for volunteer support from its Nov. 17 kick off she said. the Downtown BIA The funds raised from the annual during Kettle Campaign are used throughout Treelighting Ceremony until the kettles closed on Dec. the year to support "The volunteers we had 23. the Salvation Local groups that Army's Family were excellent. We'll just stepped up to help Services Depart- have to build on that for either for a few hours ment, which helps next year and really work on or a whole day run the food bank, pulling some ideas together include: Munns Unitprovide clothing to help grow our volunteer ed Church, Odd vouchers to those in Fellows and Reneed, and provide base." bekahs, the Amerassistance on a case Aisha King, ican Women's Club, by-case basis. St. Cuthbert's United The main reason Oakville Salvation Army Church, Oakville more funds weren't Community Services coordinator Kiwanis, the First raised and the $110,000 goal wasn't met, King said, is Bronte Ventures B Group, `Bell' Telco "the same struggle we have every year" Community Volunteers, the Oakville and Mississauga Club, St. Judes ­ a shortage of volunteers. "I think that was the main issue, Anglican Church Youth Group, the because if we don't have enough vol- Optimist Club, Faith Baptist Church, unteers, then we don't have all the ket- Oakville North Rotary Club and T.A tle sites going at all times, and that's Blakelock Secondary School. After the official campaign was over, really important." Fairway Hills Residents That being said, King added there's The no reason to be disappointed with the Association chipped in with their traditional Christmas Eve Luminary amount raised. "I think everyone pulled together, Display, which raised more than and considering we came close to the $5,000, King said, allowing the $100,000 mark, that's a success in Salvation Army to once again boost its itself. The volunteers we had were campaign at the very end. Chisholm Educational Centre Fe Saturday, 0am - 2pm 1 se OpenbHou 10, 2007 ry rua Academy Full Time High School · Traditional private school for students with learning difficulties · 12 students per class · Every student has an Individual Education Plan · Professionals from psychology, vocational guidance, and education Collegiate High School Individual Credits · 1 to 3 students per class · Flexible day or evening schedules · Part-time or full-time · Maximize grades with individual attention After School Tutorials · Improve grades and confidence · Grade 1 - 12 · Individualized programs · Providing services since 1971 Assessment, Consultation and Counselling · Services provided by Drs. Bernstein, Bryntwick, and associates · Comprehensive evaluation of learning, intellectual functioning, and academic performance · Extensive written report with specific recommendations · Extended medical coverage accepted CHISHOLM EDUCATIONAL CENTRE 1484 Cornwall Rd., Oakville, ON L6J 7W5 905.844.3240 www.chisholmcentre.com exotic · urban · classic · contemporary Winter Sale FURS · LEATHERS · SHEARLINGS CLOTH COATS · ACCESSORIES UP TO 40% DISCOUNT ON CABINETS 30-50 % OFF Entire Winter Inventory No price adjustments on previous purchases. DESIGN MANUFACTURE INSTALLATION cabinetry solutions tailored to specific needs · down to earth prices · high-tech manufacturing with old world craftsmanship and attention to detail 209 LAKESHORE ROAD EAST Downtown Oakville (905)845-2031 Monday-Friday 9-6 · Saturday 9-5 · Sunday 12-5 AYA KITCHENS OF OAKVILLE 1195 North Service Rd. W., Unit #1 & #2 905.847.1522 · Fax: 905.847.1951 e-mail: oakville@AyAkitchens.com www.AyAkitchens.com

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