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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, August 15, 2014 | 12 Town of Oakville finances in good shape: annual report The Town of Oakville's finances are strong, positioning the town well for uture economic and growth challenges, according to a recently-released 2013 Town of Oakville Annual Report. The 55-page document reveals the Town's financial statements, outlines how tax dollars are spent and highlights the major accomplishments over the last year. "2013 was a year full of positive momentum in Oakville," said Mayor Rob Burton in a press release. "Oakville's continued financial strength has allowed us to create a cleaner, greener, more livable town with lower rates of growth in population and taxes. We believe a steady focus on increasing efficiency, value and livability will keep paying off for everyone." Some highlighted accomplishments include the development of a new comprehensive zoning bylaw, which guides residents on what, when and how buildings can be constructed in Oakville, and the launch of the Downtown Plan project, which aims to rejuvenate downtown Oakville's Do you know how your grows? Know Your Source garden streetscape and culture. Others were the unveiling of the new memorial wall at George's Square, hosting of the RBC Canadian Open, and starting construction on the North Operations Depot that will be home to Roads and Works, Parks and Open Space and an interim Fire Station. The 2013 Town of Oakville Annual Report is available online at www. oakville.ca. Expert Advice Quality Tested Soils Convenient Bulk Deliveries Pick Up Available SoilS MulcheS AggregAteS rockery B UR LINGTON GARDEN SUPPLIES LIMITED 905-336-7725 2273 Dundas St., Burlington, ON VISIT US AT burlingtongardens.ca Offering the Very Best in Classical and Contemporary Ballet Training for Over 50 Years. Choral Music Excellence for Children and Youth ages 4 - 25 An agency of the Government of Ontario. Relève du gouvernement de l'Ontario. Audition dAtes for 2014/2015 season REGISTRATION NOW OPEN 260 Robinson Street, Oakville Ontario, L6J 1G6 p. 905 302 Jeté (5383) e. oakvilleballet@gmail.com www.oakvilleballet.com th Wed, Aug. 28 5:00pm-9:00pm · Thurs, Aug. 4:00pm ­ 8:00pm Mon. June 328th ­ 4:30 ­ 9:30pm th Mon. June 10 ­ 4:30 ­ 9:30pm 9:30am-1:30pm Sat,Sept. Sept. 7 · Sat, 6th 9:00am ­ 11:30am Sat. June 22 ­ 9:00am ­ 1:00pm Recreational and Professional Training Programs · Ballet · Pointe · Contemporary / Modern · Character / Folk Dance · Body Conditioning · Pas De Deux · Boys and Men's Classes Audition Location: St. Simon's Anglican Church, 1450 Litchfield Rd, Oakville Book your child's audition today: phone 905-337-7104 Registration open: August 11 - August 15 Monday - Friday 10:00am - 3:00pm August 18 - September 5 Monday to Friday 12 noon - 5:00pm Closed Labour Day weekend Friday August 29 - Tuesday September 2 (inclusive) Alternatively, email: oakvilleballet@gmail.com Classes commence Monday September 8, 2014 The Oakville Children's Choir www.oakvillechildrenschoir.org