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Oakville Beaver, 17 Jun 2010, p. 8

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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, June 17, 2010 · 8 Special event to honour H.M.C.S. Oakville Saturday at Lakeside Park On Saturday, June 19, a Canadian Navy representative who calls Oakville home will present a framed pictorial history of the Oakville namesake warship, H.M.C.S. Oakville to mark the centennial of the Canadian Navy. Lieutenant (Navy) Glenn Woolfrey MMM, CD, Executive Officer of H.M.C.S. Star and local resident, will present the display to Mayor Rob Burton. The display includes a photograph of H.M.C.S. Oakville, a picture of the ship's badge and a short history of the ship's service. Since the Canadian Navy was established in 1910, more than 300 Canadian Navy ships have been named for communities from coast to coast. H.M.C.S. Oakville, a flower class corvette, was christened at Lakeside Park in Oakville, on Nov. 5, 1941. On Aug. 28, 1942, she was in a convoy attacked in the Windward Passage. Four ships were lost, but the Oakville sank a seasoned U 94, in part by ramming her. Among those participating in the ceremony will be TOWARF, the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp Oakville, Scouts Canada, Burloak Legion, and members of H.M.C.S. Star ships company. The Oakville Museum will present A Nod to the Navy; Oakville at Sea (June 19-July 4th) The Oakville Museum's celebration of the Royal Canadian Navy Centennial will feature art by T.A. Blakelock Students, images and artifacts from H.M.C.S Oakville, an interactive recreation of a ship's communication room and a tribute to the Women's Royal Canada Naval Service. The public is welcome to join the celebration Saturday at 10 a.m. at Lakeside Park with a traditional fly past from a heritage Harvard aircraft, followed by a ribbon cutting, speeches and tour of the museum exhibit. TOWARF will also host an open house in its building below Oakville museum. Two of the H.M.C.S. Oakville crew members, Jack Russell and Joe Smyth will be at the ceremony. INVENTORY CLEARANCE NO TAX!!! On Already Sale-Priced Floor Models! BEDROOMS CHAIRS · Complete Kitchen Renovations · Custom Cabinetry · Cabinet Refacing · Natural Stone and Quartz Surfaces 2376 Parkhaven Blvd. Oakville. Fax: 905.257.5661 E-mail: maximekitchens@bell.net *Sale Prices include both taxes Sale ends June 30th, 2010 FIREPLACE/ENTERTAINMENT STANDS 217 Lakeshore Rd. E., Downtown Oakville 905-844-3530 WWW.SWISSINTERIORS.COM k905.257.5880m www.maxime itchens.co N OP OW EN SHOWROOM COMING SOON Call us now for a FREE in-home consultation The Drape Lady: Customized design and service to suit your needs The Drape Lady OAKVILLE CIVITAN FARMERS' MARKET 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville (at Third Line) Zellers Parking Lot SATURDAYS - MAY THRU NOVEMBER 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. H aving dressed thousands of windows over the past 20 years, Elisabeth knows the secrets of the trade and draws from a wealth of experience. Keeping looks and practicality in mind, Elisabeth will develop the perfect design for your window. She offers a wide variety of fabrics and stylish hardware to enhance the atmosphere of your living space. Be it traditional, formal, casually elegant, or updated traditional, Elisabeth will create the style that best enhances a well balanced flow throughout your home. Once again Elisabeth would like to thank all of her loyal customers for working with her and passing "the word" on to friends and neighbours. buy local, eat fresh · Fresh Fruit and Produce · Flowers/Shrubs & Plants · Honey & Maple Syrup · Jams & Jellies · Breads/Pastries & Pies · Fresh Cut Flowers THIS WEEKS FEATURE: strawberries · Cheese · Cabbage Rolls · Bagels & Buns · Roasted Mixed Nuts · Cured Meats & Frozen Meat Pies 905.847.7333 or toll free 1.866.707.7333 · airport flat rates · 24 hr. service · commercial accounts · local & out-of-town · luxury sedans · weddings · proms Serving Oakville Since 2005 She can be reached at "The Drape Lady Interior" at 905-847-3287 www.drapelady.ca s r r TM edwinlimoinc@yahoo.com www.edwinlimoinc.com

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