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OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, August 14, 2009 · 8 Letter to the editor Residents deserve answer from the YMCA Re: Dan Ferrone terminated from the Y, Oakville Beaver, Aug. 5, 2009 I have never written a letter to the editor until this moment. After hearing of Dan Ferrone's dismissal from the YMCA I remain in shock . Knowing Dan's involvement in our community there should be no better person for that job. His integrity and spirit obviously impressed someone at the YMCA. What in less than two months could have changed? Our community deserves an answer, its members deserve an answer and most importantly Dan Ferrone deserves an answer. I am very sure who will remain standing in this sad affair. In every dealing I have had with Dan he has shown class, compassion and a focus to do the right thing. Hold your head high Mr. Ferrone you deserve to. JAMES WILSON Ferrone's dismissal saddens reader As a long-time Oakville resident, I was appalled and saddened to read the prominent and lengthy front page article in the Oakville Beaver on the termination of Dan Ferrone by the Oakville Y due to a poor fit. Dan Ferrone is a highly-regarded individual in the Oakville community who donates a large amount of time to charity and community events. Harbour Days Festival Celebrates Bronte's Historic Marine Roots Saturday Aug. 15 and Sunday August 16 The fact that the article states that the board did an extensive search, that Dan was picked out of more than 100 candidates, and now after only six weeks, it feels he is not the "right fit" certainly makes me question its human resource skills and its ability to make effective decisions on behalf of Oakville citizens. JOANNE KILKENNY www.oakvillebeaver.com Park, enjoy the sounds of Fiddlestix, Lets Get Back, Heavy Chevy, Crosswinds, Hudu Rising, multiple Juno y y g p winners Fathead at 7:15 and headliner Liberty Silver at 8:30 to 10:15pm. On Sunday, start the day again at Centriller Stage and Come on down to Bronte Village and Harbour Tourist enjoy the sounds of Midnight Prophet between noon and Area this weekend to enjoy fantastic weather, first-class 2pm. followed by `Living at the Barricades' Live Radio entertainment, tasty food and good company as the Bronte Show with Dave Bidini, the founder of Rheostatics, Business Improvement Area celebrates Bronte's marine among Canada's most acclaimed bands and a Genie roots during Harbour Days! Award winner for the soundtrack of Whale Music among others. Harbour Days festival is being held in Bronte's Waterfront Heritage Park at the foot of Bronte Rd. south Sunday you'll be swinging in the park to Big Band sounds s of Lakeshore at Ontario Street and around the village. at the at the Gazebo Stage in Heritage Park with the Residents and visitors alike are invited to enjoy a funGeorge Rose (19pce) Orchestra, Don Singular Orchestra filled weekend at Bronte's spectacular harbour ­ the best and the cool vibes of the Rob Reed Trio. part? It's free, with no admission charge for two fabulous g There are loads of fun things for kids. Giant nautically days of music and entertainment by the water! themed inflatables will provide endless fun at a nominal Bring your appetite as there will be samplings of food sum. Kids will enjoy `Under the Sea' with the Little from local Bronte eateries including Montfort by the Mermaid on Saturday at 11:30 followed by a `Mermaid Lake, Oregano Pizza and Thai Senses. Meet & Greet' to 12:30, and again on Sunday from 11 to This harbourside two-day music festival boasts a fantastic Noon. Be sure to bring your camera! And watch out for pirates in this nautical adventure of great music, food, talent lineup on two different stages: Gazebo Stage, kid's fun and cruises off Bronte Pier on the tall ship Bronte Waterfront Heritage Park and Centriller Square Empire Sandy. Visit the Wave 94.7fm cruiser and enter a stage at CJ's Café in Bronte, at 2416 Lakeshore Rd. W. contest for prizes. just east of Lakeshore Road West. Saturday, stop for breakfast in Bronte and enjoy music At Bronte Pier Lighthouse both days the majestic Tall outdoors, starting at noon provided by the Retro Rock Ship Empire Sandy will be cruising from the festival, Lounge and CJ Martin of CJ's Café in Bronte at Centriller taking presold ticket holders out for a sold out afternoon Square Stage outdoor patio. Featured performers are cruise at 1 with DJ and Scott Schilling `Dragon Drums', g g Buddy Love, The Marauders, Redman Live, The Curries, and an evening cruise boarding at 5:30. with full buffet The Matthews Band, Retro Rockit Band, the Ultrasonics dinner and the Never Studied Gravity Band. and the Beatniks to 9pm. For p performance schedules visit: g On Saturday, at the Gazebo Stage in Heritage Waterfront www.brontevillage.net - ADVETORIAL - Vision ­ To be the most livable town in Canada New Grid Routes. More Choice. Starting September 6, 2009. For new schedules, visit www.oakvilletransit.ca Fixed route bus service replaces Zone Express service. As of September 6, 2009, those areas serviced by Zone Express will now enjoy the convenience of regular Monday ­ Friday, weekend and holiday fixed route service. You will no longer have to call ahead to book a ride....just check the schedule, and hop on the bus. For new schedule routes and times, visit www.oakvilletransit.ca.