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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday December 6, 2008 - 5 Board will discuss report at Wednesday meeting tunity for the school board to show its com"The decision making process followed by mitment to the community, its desire to the board from April to July 2, 2008 was not mend fences and restore faith in public transparent and it confused the community," process," he said, Flynn is also hopeful that the board will Cooke wrote. "I think everyone involved, the take Cooke's comments seriously and find a board, administration and the communities, better solution to the accommodation issues would have to agree that facing southeast Oakville the change from the first "Although we disagree that public schools. preferred option to the the HDSB violated its own "I think we can go back final decision was a comaccommodation policy, we and achieve a solution that plete surprise." everyone is going to be Clearview parents dis- agree with the principle of happy with," Flynn said. agree with Cooke's criti- the report -- that the "The school board is very cism of PARC 14, saying community needs to come clear in saying that that while the process was together and mend fences, Clearview needs a new long, it was effective. while coming up with a school, but the report says "Although we disagree workable solution for all it could have done a better that the HDSB violated its job to satisfy accommodaparties." own accommodation polition issues in southeast cy, we agree with the prin Michelle Sloane, president Oakville. I think they have ciple of the report--that of Clearview Oakville the ability now to make the community needs to Community Alliance some decisions that I'm come together and mend hoping will allow most, if fences, while coming up not all kids in southeast with a workable solution Oakville, to end up with a walk to school." for all parties," said Sloane. He said reworking the issue will help to Cooke's report is not binding, as the improve relations between parents who were Ministry of Education has no authority to overturn school closure decisions or delay divided over the issue. "I can see a way, and I'm hopeful the their implementation. The board will ultischool board can see a way too, of both commately determine what happens next. Caskenette said that ORPE is counting on munities getting what want, and that is the Wednesday's board meeting to open the door best for their kids," said Flynn. "It's a matter of healing and this provides a good vehicle to to new ideas and improved cooperation. "I think that it will be the perfect oppor- allow that healing to start." Are You Happy With Your Smile? Before After 10 porcelain veneers and Zoom!® whitening Continued from page 3 Before After Full-mouth rehabilitation Dr. Phelan knows that the first step in creating a great smile and any new patient relationship is clear communication. With this in mind Dr. Phelan will spend time with you in our consultation area discussing any concerns you may have about your smile and dental health, as well as your goals for the future. Dr. Phelan feels it is best to get to know the person before he gets to know your teeth. Creating a beautiful and lasting smile requires time, skill and effort. No two people are alike and no two smiles are alike. Out goal is to create a smile that is unique and individual for you, that will look great now and for many years to come. We would like to create a smile that expresses your own unique personality and is well suited to your individual facial form. Before After 10 porcelain veneers and 2 implant crowns Actual Patient Treatments by Dr. Stephen Phelan If you would like to schedule a FREE cosmetic consultation appointment with Dr. Stephen Phelan, please call our office at (905) 827-1619 Dental Surgeon. Laser, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 1500 Heritage Way, Oakville, ON L6M 3H4 call 905.827.1619 to arrange an appointment Creating sensational smiles in Oakville for 15 years. Give Your Home the Gift of Clean CENTRAL VACUUMS Featur ing Limited Edition Serenity model 329 ultra quiet Serenity power unit producing 600 airwatts of power! · Beam electric power brush · 30' 110V hose with 2-way switch (turns power brush on or off at your fingertips) with our Lite Touch handle. · 8 piece tool set, including extra chrome telescopic wand, upholstery tool with slide on brush, crevice tool, dusting brush, floor brush, tool caddy & hose rack. INCLUDING · Beam's super powerful SPECIAL! WITH BEAM ELECTRIC PACKAGE... 12268 $ 699 99 Offer valid untilDecember 19,19, 2008 December 2008.* Offer valid until OFF $100 SALES · SERVICE · SELECTION · QUALITY BRANDS · INSTALLATION Oakville's healthy home headquarters! SS T. W . DU ND AS ST .E . 905-257-6145 www.haltonvac.ca DU ND A TR AF AL GA RR D. UP PE RM ID DL ER D. E. 2379 Trafalgar Road, Oakville (south of Dundas, in the Winners Plaza) N