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Four Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year nominees in OakvilleBy Dominik KurekAssociation (OCNA) of which The Oakvillethe football field. Due toOAKVILLE BEAVER STAFFBeaveris a member. The individuals aremedical reasons, Holmesnominated by people in the community.was unable to play the sportFour outstanding Oakville youths haveJessica Allinghamfor two years after sufferingbeen named nominees for the 2010 OntarioAllingham is a St. Ignatius of Loyolaa seizure caused by a one-Junior Citizen of the Year Awards.Catholic Secondary School student wheretime virus. After beingThe awards will recognize 12 final recipi-she was awarded the schools highest honourcleared for football, heents on Friday, Jan. 21, selected out of theby winning Student of the Year for thereturned to the field as the105 province-wide nominees aged six to 17.2009/10 academic year, among other aca-Halton Cowboys quarter-Locally the nominees are Jessicademic accolades. She has also been a Loyolaback this summer. He col-Allingham, 16; Garret Holmes, 11; SimonPrefect (student leader) and is on thelected pledges for everyHarmgardt, 17; and, Aedan Smith, 11.schools student council, representing Gradetouchdown he scored orThe awards are co-ordinated annually by11 students. She is part of the schoolsassisted in, which resultedthe Ontario Community NewspapersH.O.P.E. Team (Homes Opportunityin the $20,000 raised.To help spread aware-Garrett HolmesJessica Allinghamness, the St. VincentProsperity Education),Claus Parade, acting as aCatholic School studentwhich will be building astudent liaison for its com-teamed up with the CFL,home for a family in needmittee, and helped LoyolaNFL and local sports figures.and bringing education sup-build the best high schoolIn doing his initiative heplies, clothing and more infloat, best overall float andovercame a fear of havingthe Dominican Republic.the peoples choice awardanother seizure and raisedShe is also a part of otherfloat in the 2010 parade.money for the organizationwill get you job-ready...fast!school groups and activities.This is her second con-that treated him and contin-Aside from being asecutive Ontario Juniorues to treat other childrenFree information sessions. straight A student,Citizen of the Year Awardsmuch like himself. InAllingham also has a desirenomination.905-333-3499 ext. 121Holmes case the networkto help others and has trav-Garret Holmeshospital was the Toronto1-888-315-5521 ext. 121elled to Africa with theHolmes was able toHospital for Sick Children.www.thecentre.on.cagroup Free the Children toinspire the community toHolmes also achievesprovide labour to improveraise $20,000 for thehigh marks in school andthe lives of others.Childrens Miracle Networkplays rep level soccer.She has been involvedand Free the Children,See Final page 5with the Oakville Santathrough his work on and offJUNIOR / SENIOR KINDERGARTENAND FULL-DAY EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMOAKVILLE MINOR REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2011HALTON CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARDLACROSSE ASSOCIATIONREGISTRATION 2011 SEASONJUNIOR KINDERGARTEN OR SENIOR KINDERGARTENAdvanced Registration for those children who will be attending Junior Kindergarten or Senior Kindergarten in HaltonCatholic Schools in Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills (Georgetown/Acton) willbe held at all schools on:TheOMLAisexcitedtoannounceregistrationdatesforthe2011season.Allarewelcome,especiallynewplayersandvolunteers.DO NOT DELAY!TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011Registration willtake place at:9:00 a.m.to 12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.to 5:00 p.m.TOWN OF OAKVILLE - TOWN HALLAGE OF ADMISSION AND REQUIREMENTSEARLY BIRD REGISTRATION Junior KindergartenSenior Kindergarten$$JR./SR. PEANUT -120.00TYKE TO INTERMEDIATE & GIRLS FIELD - 225.00Children are required to be 4 years ofage onChildren are required to be 5 years ofage onor before December 31, 2011.or before December 31,2011.ndSATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Oakville & Trafalgar Room Roman or Eastern Rite CatholicBaptismal Certificate is required. Proof of ageis required.thTHURSDAY, JANUARY 276:00 pm - 9:30 pm Oakville & Trafalgar Room Before registration is finalized, a child will have completed theprescribed program of immunization for diphtheria,tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles, mumps and rubella. Parent(s)mustprovide evidenceofimmunization record.thTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 106:00 pm - 9:30 pm Trafalgar Room For further information or alternate registration date, pleasecontact the principal ofyour nearest Catholic School.Please Note:Children currently registered in their Catholic schools Junior Kindergarten program are not requiredto register for the Senior Kindergarten program. Placement in the Senior Kindergartenprogram willLATE REGISTRATIONbe processed by the school unless otherwise notified bythe parent(s)/guardian(s).$$JR./SR. PEANUT -120.00TYKE TO INTERMEDIATE & GIRLS FIELD - 250.00FULL-DAY EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMthSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Oakville & Trafalgar Room School sites offering theFull-Day Early Learning Program(FD-ELP) in September, 2011: Burlington Holy Rosary, St. John and St. PatrickSchoolsRegistration is for Boys Rep(box & fi eld), Box House League, Girls House League/Rep(fi eld)programs Milton Our Lady of Fatima and St.Peter & Lumen ChristiSchools Oakville St. James andSt. Luke SchoolsGIRLSBOYS Halton Hills St. Catherine of Alexandria School (Georgetown) and St. Joseph School (Acton)Mini-Hawks..................(2004, 2005, 2006) Registrationfor Lumen Christi Schoolwill take place at Our Lady of FatimaSchool.Jr. Peanut................................(2006, 2007)Sr. Peanut ........................................(2005)U11...............................(2001, 2002, 2003) Age of Admission and Requirements same as stated above.Tyke.........................................(2003, 2004)U13........................................(1999, 2000) Children residing withinthe catchment area of a selected FD-ELKP site has the right to attend the full dayNovice....................................(2001, 2002)Program at thatlocation.U15........................................(1997, 1998)Peewee....................................(1999, 2000) Parents choosing to opt out of the FD-ELKP can make a cross boundary application to any elementary board siteBanU19 .......................(1993, 1994, 1995, 1996)tam....................................(1997, 1998)providing a half-day program. (Transportation will be a parent responsibility).Midget.....................................(1995, 1996) Parents requesting a FD-ELKP placement outsidetheir designated boundaryshould first registertheirchild in theNOTE: All NEW registrants must have a photocopy Intermediate..(1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994)JK/SK program at the school in their catchment area. Parents can completea cross-boundary application uponof their BIRTH CERTIFICATE in order to register.registration at their homeschool. Full-Day Early Learning Program sites with additional spaces will be announced in April/May and parents willbeIf you have any questions or require further information notified accordingly. Afair and equitable processwill be utilized todesignate theavailable spaces.Please e-mail our registrar, Marylou Lepore at fourlepores@mac.comAlice AnneLeMayMichael W.PautlerChair oftheBoard DirectorofEducationStay tuned for the launch of the new OMLA websiteCOMING SOON!www.oakvillebeaver.com OAKVILLE BEAVERThursday, January 20, 2011 4