Oakville Beaver, 31 May 2006, p. 18

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18 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday May 31, 2006 COOKING CREPES: Volunteers Calvie Vernile, Charles Garner and chef Peter Tonge make crepes at in front of Timothy's downtown at Sunday's fundraiser for Oakville's Rick Hansen Wheels in motion event. KEVIN HILL / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Wheels in Motion happens June 11 Oakville's Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion event will be held downtown on June 11. Participants are invited to walk, run, wheel or cycle a 5.3-kilometre route starting and finishing at the Burloak Canoe Club on Water Street. Registration on the day of the event starts at 8:30 a.m., opening ceremonies begin at 9 a.m., and Mayor Ann Mulvale kicks off the event at 9:30 a.m. Participants will go south on Water Street, east on Robinson Street, south on Navy Street, east on Front Street, north on George Street, east on William Street, north on Allan Street, east on Lakeshore Road, north on Balsam Drive, west on Macdonald Road, south on Douglas Avenue, and west on Randall Street back to the Burloak Canoe Club. Festivities at the Burloak Canoe Club from 9 a.m. ­ noon will include Luau and Hula dancing, fire truck demonstrations, an outrigger boat blessing, face painting, boat and paddle rides, plus food, prizes and surprises. Proceeds from this event will be used to raise awareness and improve the lives of those living with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and related disabilities. In 1985, Rick Hansen powered his wheelchair 28,815 miles around the world, a two-year odyssey, and raised $26 million for SCI awareness and research in his Man in Motion Tour. This led to the formation of the Rick Hansen Foundation and the launch of annual Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion fundraisers. The Oakville event is looking for more participants ­ teams and individuals ­ and donations. Contact Jyl Ashton at 905-847-3363 or info@jaacevents.com or Stephen Cull, 905-844-7208 or info@charterability.com. For information, see www.wheelsinmotion.org or www.charterability.com. Living Healthy A series of FREE public education seminars presented by SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER READY TO ROLL: Stephen Cull, Wendy Perkins of Burloak Canoe Club and Councillor Ralph Robinson are set to roll. Understanding Stroke Are You at Risk? Early Detection is Key. Treatment Options. Wednesday, June 7 6:30 pm 7:00 pm Displays and Refreshments Presentation by: Dr. A. Douen, Neurologist, Halton Healthcare CHISHOLM HIGH SCHOOLS CHISHOLM'S SPECIALIZED ENVIRONMENT OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN TRADITIONAL ACADEMIC SETTINGS Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Auditorium 327 Reynolds Street, Oakville L6J 3L7 RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY: 905-338-4379 Presented in partnership with: Voted Burlington's Best Bar/Billiards 7 Years in a Row! Finding answers. For life. Supported by an educational grant from: BOSTON Since 1971, we have assisted students with Purple Tree presents HGTV Host & decor guru SUE WARDEN Enjoy a Unique Alternative M · A · N · O · R For Your Next Restaurant, Bar & Billiards Evening Out · Non-smoking environment · FREE POOL - with lunch weekdays · 28 TV's & Plasmas · 20 ft. Big Screen · 4 Golden Tee Golf Games Learning Difficulties "Our class sizes of 12 students with individual educational plans, a focus on academics AND personal growth is the key to our success in helping all our kids attend the post secondary program of their choice," Dr. Howard Bernstein, C.Psych., Director $ 100 FREE 00 in Billiard Certificates A GREAT OFFER TO TRY US OUT... Present this coupon for your FREE certificate at Boston Manor. No cash value. Offer ends June 30/06. 4460 Fairview Street (at Appleby) next to QB's 905-637-1984 Check us out on 701.com vMake & Take Crafts from new industry giant Purple Tree vHome Improvement products & services vDesign & Decorating ideas & demos All included in you Festival admission On sale now at www.oakvillefestival.com CONTACT INFORMATION CHISHOLM EDUCATIONAL CENTRE 1484 Cornwall Road Oakville, ON L6J 7W5 Phone: 905-844-3240 Fax: 905-844-7321 E-mail: info@chisholmcentre.com Web: www.chisholmcentre.com Chisholm Also Provides Psycho-Educational Assessments & Counselliing Summer School & Tutoring Grades 1-12 Individual High School Credit Courses Insurance, Scholarships and Tax Deductions May Apply HAVE ARRIVED! * on select Vermont Castings products Visit us today! 406 Speers Rd., Oakville (across from Rona Lansing) Limited Space is Available for September 2006 905-337-2066

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