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Oakville Beaver, 9 Feb 2008, p. 4

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4- The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday February 9, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Jailbirds do their best to make their bail By Angela Blackburn OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF RON KUZYK / OAKVILLE BEAVER BUSTED: Oakville's Who Who gave it their best shot during Friday's Jail-N-Bail fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society, Oakville Unit held at Oakville Place. Here, from left, Ward 1 Councillor Ralph `The Tormentor' Robinson, Ward 2 Councillor Cathy `The Refinisher `Duddeck, Oakville MPP Kevin `The Green Machine' Flynn, Ward 5 Councillor Jeff `The Producer' Knoll and Dave `The Scoop' Harvey, general manager of Metroland's Halton Division. ~ Advertorial ~ "You're scum," Halton Regional Police Constable Rob Partridge told Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn. "Oh, oh, a Soprano," he later observed as Ward 1 Councillor Ralph Robinson, clad head to toe in jailbird stripes, was brought into Oakville Place by police officers. "You've got it all over Judge Judy, lookin' good, let's start dishing out justice," Partridge said to former mayor Ann Mulvale, the first of a trio of judges presiding over the Canadian Cancer Society Oakville Unit's Jail-N-Bail Friday. It was about putting the "fun" in fundraising and they did that in spades as a veritable Who's Who of Oakville was -- after being "arrested" somewhere in town -- paraded into the mall's Centre Court to be processed -- fingerprints and mug shots were taken by Black's Photography staffers -- before appearing before the "judge." Mulvale was "on the bench" for the morning, while Oakville businessman Glen Herring and Oakville Federal Conservative candidate Terence Young split the afternoon shift meting out justice. Once the judge had set bail, jailbirds were given a Telus cell phone and notebook and escorted -- often with Partridge offering his parting comments to them -- into the "jail cell." "A TV and an armchair would be nice," Flynn was heard to comment after yelling "Get me out of here." Once inside the makeshift jail cell, the jailbirds had a chair, coffee and a phone book to go about the business of raising their bail. They appeared back before the judge to either be turned loose again on Oakville or have their bail raised again -- as happened to Metroland's Halton Division and Oakville Beaver General Manager Dave `The Scoop' Harvey, who'd been busted on the charge of overuse of adjectives. Their crimes were humourous, but they were serious about raising bail. Not just to get themselves out of the "tank" as Partridge put it, but to help the See Officials page 9 FED UP WITH YOUR LOOSE FITTING DENTURES? Are you at your wits end with food getting caught underneath your dentures? Do your dentures rub on your gums causing sore spots and discomfort? Do you dread eating at restaurants or in public? Does your diet consist of a limited food selection? Do you avoid certain activities and hobbies; like singing in a choir or swimming, for fear of an embarrassing moment? Have you ever felt self conscious about your smile? If you answered "Yes" to any of the above questions, and are a "Complete" or "Full" p denture wearer...or maybe you are losing your remaining natural teeth, and contemplating Full dentures to replace them...Carrs Denture & Implant Solutions may have the answers for you. At Carrs Denture & Implant Solutions, we are pleased to announce our complimentary, no obligation information seminar on the revolutionary dental advancement coined "Permanent Teeth-in-a-Day." Our guest speaker for the evening will be Dr. Steven Bongard from the Chrysalis Dental Centers (www.chrysaliscanada.ca). Dr. Bongard and his professional team have worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life for many previous denture wearers, and have preformed the Permanent Teeth-in-a-Day procedure across Canada. To learn more about the benefits of Permanent Teeth and other solutions for the frustrated denture wearer, please accept this exclusive invitation offer for you and your family to join us on Tuesday February 26th, 2008 @ 7pm for a casual evening of education and y y p awareness in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Please call our office for location details and to secure your seats, as space is limited! 1-877-453-3393

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