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38 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday October 29, 1999 1999 United W ay of Oakville Cam paign Total M a n n in g J e w e l l e r s GOLDSMITH & DIAMOND MERCHANT ------------------ · Finest Quality · Reliable Service for 20 Years 125 CROSS AVE. · TRAFALGAR VILLAGE · 844-2668 Business To reach this section call 845-3824 am ount raised - OUR GOAL $ 3 .1 m illio n Fax:337-5567 United W ay For more info: 845-5571 dent's artwork a hit with Gypsum Assoc. By Kathryn Harriman SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Marla Campbell has reason to be proud. The nine-year-old Oakville student artist was recently honoured for her poster entry in the Gypsum Association's the award of 2nd place. She also plans to submit another entry in next year's con test. Her interest in art began a few years ago and since then she has taken three cartooning courses from the Oakville Art Society. The artistic talent, however, runs ^ ^ ^ ^ falTMly! artwork won 't y P I contest at the t ion ^ ^ ^ ar'. a P*ay Photo by Barrie Erskine Trafalgar Village recently marked its 25th anniversary and will continue to celebrate the milestone throughout the coming year. Taking a break to mark the occasion were mall merchants and Trafalgar Village staff including: Lynda Ruse, Teri W hite, Roy Skinner, Carol and James SL Michel, Emilio Chiapetta, Melissa Abott, Raj Mylrajan, Narendra Jogee and mall manager Pat Sutcliffe. SILVER CELEBRATION: Businessw om en learn about the w eb The H alton P rofessional Business W om en's Network is holding a meeting on Tues. Nov. 9th on Making The Web Work For You. The presentation by Janice Kullas, is directed to business and professional women inter ested in improving their Internet searching skills. ' Kullas holds an honours BA from Queen's and M aster of Library Science degree from Western. For the past 20 years, she has worked in Burlington and Oakville public libraries. She is currently Manager of the Central Library Adult Services at the Oakville Public Library. The evening begins at 5:15 p.m. in the Ramada Inn, Oakville, with a networking hour, when display tables are available. Announcements fol low at 6:15 p.m. followed by Kullas's presentation at 6:30 p.m. Dinner follows at 7:15 p.m. Cost is S20+GST for Network members . and S27+GST for non members. Cash, cheques or VISA is acceptable. Those wishing to attend must confirm by Nov. 5th. Call Laura Kupferschmidt at 844-4410 or fax: 844-6959. Mi i . T will be fea, alone. Since tured in the Photo by Peter C. McCu.sker thjs contest month of M arla CamPbe11 and her poster: recognized by began (5 F e b r u a r y GypsumAssociation years ago) the number of participants increases each 2001. The Gypsum Association, and inter year. Poster themes included Drug-Free national trade association, holds this con environment, Hearing Protection, test annually for children and grandchil Reporting Hazards, Learn and Follow dren of the employees for Gypsum board Safety Rules, and many more including manufacturers in an effort to promote the theme Marla chose, safety with can general safety as well as safety in the dles. workplace. There are three age groups for the The Washington D.C. organization contest; 7 and under, 8 to 10, and 1112. A prize of first, second and third, as represents the manufacturers of drywall in Canada and the United States, includ well as two honourable mentions are ing Westroc Inc. on Lakeshore Road selected from each age group. where Marla's father Clive works. For her accomplishments, M arla This was not the first time that was given a certificate, a watch and Marla's talents were recognized by the $35 (U .S .). And where did the money Gypsum Association. For the past two go? It helped purchase `Jewel' a years she has won for the two other Siamese fighting fish and a new fish posters she submitted, last year receiving tank. J For Sale: One set golf clubs. O n ly used once. S lig h tly bent. S hoes, bag included. B e st offer. C all 0 0 0-0 00 0 Score a great deal in the classifieds. T he Oakville B eaver B u r lin g to n P o s t