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Oakville Beaver, 8 Jan 2016, p. 7

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Squadron leader disappointed with response from the Town continued from p.5 that the firehall would be at the corner of Rebecca and Kerr streets earlier this year, it notified the group that it would have to vacate the house. Brennan said if space becomes available at other community centres, the Town will advise the group. The air cadets are also on a facility rental list that is sent to community groups in priority sequence notifying them of space when it becomes available at Town facilities and area school. "We have not felt that it was our responsibility to tell them where they should be relocating their equipment," said Brennan. "We wouldn't do that with any other group either. It's their organization. They've been in a situation where a house has been available to them for a long period of time, but is no longer going to be available, so like any other community group, they would have to make their own arrangements." That news isn't sitting well with members of the squadron sponsor committee, who had also asked when they met with the Town last year, 7 | Friday, January 8, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com We have not felt it was our responsibility to tell them where they should be relocating their equipment. It's their organization. They've been in a situation where a house has been available to them for a long period of time, but is no longer going to be available, so like any other community group, they would have to make their own arrangements. Recreation Services, senior manager, Town of Oakville various facilities on different days of the week, said LaCombe. Brennan said the Town informed the Golden Hawks it isn't able to accommodate the request for dedicated space. "That's not something we would typically do. We wouldn't specifically build a dedicated space for a community organization unless they came to us with some money to do so, for example like the Oakville Soccer Club or the Oakville Gymnastics Centre, places like that where they have come to the Town and said we will pay for the facility and the actual construction of it," he said. Top rated Tire & Auto shop by Yellow Pages Even if the group was prepared with the funds, Brennan added, the redevelopment site would be too tight to give the group the kind of space it is seeking. He said the Town appreciates the group has been a long-standing member of the community, but it simply can't accommodate the request. Modestino said the squadron is disappointed the Town couldn't do more to help out with the predicament it put the squadron in. They are all volunteers, helping to foster pride, leadership and growth in Oakville youths, while maintaining their day jobs, he said. Michael Brennan if there could be dedicated space within the Oakville arena and the newly-proposed seniors' centre that they could use. The squadron has a goal of amalgamating its meetings to one location instead of using brakes starting from TIRE & AUTO CENTRE 905-845-0770 NEW MILLENIUM Today's School for Tomorrow's World OPEN HOUSE January 23 · 9:30 am - 1:30 pm www.GlenburnieSchool.com 670 Fourth Line, Unit 20 Oakville Chosen one of oakville's bEsT AUTO sERvICE CENTREs ANd TIRE shOp $ oFFeR enDs JanuaRy 31st, 2016 64 .99 labouR Rate on any RePaiRs PeR WHeel + Hst First time Customer? Receive Wednesdays · 9:00 am www.nmtoakville.ca GOLD oFF 2035 Upper Middle Rd. East at Ford Drive,Oakville (905) 338-6236 What are you Established in 1997 crowdfunding for? .com fuellocal.com is an online platform to raise money through crowdfunding: an opportunity for a collection of individuals to make donations in support of a cause. Create your fundraising campaign or help fund local initiatives at fuellocal.com In A Nurturing Environment! Enriched curriculum, French and Music programs. PROUDLY PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION Start your campaign now! Wild Birds Unlimited Give the Gift of Bird Feeding Oh, What Fun! Looking for a Bird Feeding Specialty Store This Winter? COME IN AND SEE OUR JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE! Come and see us! OPEN 7 DAYS 3350 FAIRVIEW STREET, BuRlIngTon 905-634-7700 · EmAIl: wbu1@bellnet.ca We bring people & nature together Voted #1 Montessori School in Oakville for the last 3 years in a row! DIAMOND BOOk YOUR TOUR for September 2016 enrollment. Elementary grades 1 to 3, Preschool, JK and SK 2379 TRAFALGAR ROAD, UNIT 6 OAKVILLE · 905.257.5955 Visit www.trms.ca or email at admin@trms.ca *cannot be combined with any other offer. Family owned and operated. We're committed to providing you with the highest level of service, so you'll always choose us for your maintenance and repair needs. 20 1-time oFFeR only %

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