Oakville Beaver, 9 Jun 2006, p. 21

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Error: PDF version 1.6 -- xpdf supports version 1.5 (continuing anyway) The Oakville Beaver, Friday June 9, 2006 - 21 Wheels in Motion downtown on Sunday 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 5.3kilometre 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 the event gets under way at 9:30 a.m. with Mayor Ann Mulvale as official starter. 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 Hanson powered his wheelchair 28,815 miles around the world, a twoyear 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 more information, www.wheelsinmotion.org www.charterability.com. see or Breakfast with the Mayors focuses on youth Residents will have a chance to dine with area politicians on Friday, June 16 at the Halton Industry Education Council's Breakfast with the Mayors. The event, to be held at the Burlington Convention Centre from 7:30 to 10 a.m., will celebrate 16 years of the council's partnership building and feature keynote speaker Dr. Ben Levin, the deputy minister with the Ministry of Education. His talk, Community Partnerships for Student Success, will focus on the key role industry education and community partners must play in preparing a work-ready youth. Burlington Mayor Rob MacIsaac, Oakville Mayor Ann Mulvale and Regional Chairman Joyce Savoline will bring greetings from their respective municipalities. Also, participants will get to hear from a panel of students who will provide further insight into the needs of youth in Halton. Following the breakfast there'll be a free community consultation from FutureForce Halton, a new workforce development program that'll work to secure a viable labour force for the region in the coming years. It'll run from 10 a.m. to noon and is open to everyone. Tickets for the breakfast buffet event cost $30. To register call 905-634-2575. Those who plan to attend the FutureForce consultation should indicate that when registering. R EDEFINING YOUR EXPECTATIONS Golf It's more than you expected. EVERYTHING ABOUT IT SAYS PRIVATE CLUB, EXCEPT IT'S PUBLIC. Call today and book an unforgettable round at The Club at Bond Head. Located only 45 minutes from Oakville you'll find two magnificent courses that are conveniently close in distance but worlds apart in design. The first is a European-inspired links course with rugged bunkers and tall grass hazards, and the second a traditional North American parkland style course that features undulating fairways and dramatic elevation changes. Whether you're playing with your regular foursome, planning a charity or corporate event, Bond Head is the perfect golfing destination. After your round, experience memorable cuisine with private dining at the Terrace or lunch at the Bistro. When it comes to dining and golf, The Club at Bond Head redefines your expectations. Please contact us to arrange for your personal tour. 1.877.472.6348 or 905.778.9400 | www.theclubatbondhead.com

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