www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday March 31, 2007 - 7 Region moves closer to 311 phone service The business plan for a 311 phone service in Halton has received a stamp of approval from Halton Regional council. The document, which lays out details of the service designed to simplify residents' access to non-emergency local government services, was endorsed by council at its meeting last Wednesday. A report from Halton Community Relations Director Carleen Carroll to council explains 311 "eliminates the need for a caller to understand which level of government provides which services and then determine which phone number for that government service is the right one." "It (311) allows citizens to request a service, carry out transactions or receive general municipal information," the report notes. The system differs from the 211 phone service model previously approved by council in that 211 is an information and referral service on community information. Staff estimates that the Access Halton call centre will receive an additional 221,000 calls per year as a result of 311. The system will operate between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. on regular business days. The 311 service is expected to be up and running by the summer, with a public launch in the fall. Pud By Steve Nease snease@haltonsearch.com COLLECTIBLE SHOW GOOD FRIDAY APR 6, 10am-3pm OAKVILLE SHERIDAN COLLEGE GYM 1430 Trafalgar Rd. Oakville, Adm. $2 At 1pm Meet Maple Leaf Star NIK ANTROPOV Autograph only $10. Pucks & 8X10's on sale at show. Toys, Beanies, Sports Cards, Golf, Star Wars, Dolls, McFarlanes, Coca Cola, Die Cast, Action Figures, Pez, Hot Wheels, WWE, Comics, Non Sport, Nascar, Pins. 120 Tables, Free Parking, Info 905-643-6883 Energy minister at Flynn fundraiser Ontario Energy Minister Dwight Duncan, MPP for Windsor St. Clair, is the guest speaker for a $200-per person fundraiser for Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn on April 19. The fundraiser starts at 6 p.m. at the Banquet Hall of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793, 2245 Speers Rd. Tickets cost $200 per person and include dinner. For tickets call Debbie McGill at 416-505-6304, e-mail debbiemcgill@cogeco.ca or visit www.oakvilleliberal.com. 2007Grand Vitara Standard 4WD/2.7 litre, V6 engine, 6 standard airbags/ABS with EBD climate control A/C Fuel economy: City -- 13.0 L/100 km; Hwy -- 9.5 L/100 km Lease $ * per month ** from Lease % For 60 months rate Down payment $2,595 / MSRP $25,495* For more information, visit GRANDVITARA.ca 2007SX4 Available AWD / 2.0 litre, 4 cylinder 6 standard airbags / ABS with brake assist Fuel economy: City -- 9.2 L/100 km; Hwy -- 6.9 L /100 km Lease $ per month from Lease % For 60 months rate Down payment $1,625 / MSRP $15,995* For more information, visit SX4.ca 299 2.9 199 2.9 AJAC Award Finalist Best new SUV / CUV ($35,000 / $60,000) category Suzuki of Oakville 2219 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON L6L 5L7 905-469-2429 · Toll Free 1-866-229-3897 fax 905-469-4562 SUZUKI.ca CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. *MSRP for the 2007 SX4 with manual transmission (model H3N83N7) 2007 Grand Vitara with Standard 4WD (model LLN8EN6). Destination and Delivery ($1,095 / $1,295) not included in MSRP. Registration fee, license, insurance, administration fees and applicable taxes are not included. **Limited time offer to qualified retail customers on approved credit (O.A.C.) available through FinancialLinx to lease a new 2007 SX4 with manual transmission (model H3N83N7) 2007 Grand Vitara with Standard 4 WD (model LLN8EN6). for 60 months. Down payment of $1,625 / $2,595 or equivalent trade-in, with 100,000 km total mileage allowance ($0.10/km for excess mileage). First month's lease payment is required at lease inception. Lease payments include Destination and Delivery ($1,095/$1,295). This offer does not include license, insurance, acquisition fees of $350, administration fees, PPSA of $60 + taxes and any applicable taxes which are due at lease inception. ***These offers cannot be combined with any other offer except for the Suzuki Graduate Program. With the Suzuki Graduate Program, recent university or college graduates may be eligible for an allowance on the purchase or lease of certain models. Fuel economy based on Transport Canada ratings. Source: Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC). Based on 2006 calendar year. Dealers may lease or sell for less. See participating dealers for details.