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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday August 18, 2006 - 15 Nautical theme impressed magazine and `cargo holds' (storage rooms). "Even the central area culminates along with Middle River Consolidated in a point, like a bow of a boat. While Elementary (Middle River, NS), Northern Lights Public School all of this could be construed as hokey, (Aurora, Ont.) and Island it's got the whole school on board!" Today's Parent asked Public/Natural Science "While all of readers for nominations School in Toronto. to find schools with According to Today's this could be extraordinary extracurricParent, "Captain R. Wilson construed as ular programs, passionate surely had no idea a school hokey, it's got principals, a committed would be named after him the whole school community and more. when he was reportedly on board!" The magazine received concealing escaped 500 nominations for the African-American slaves in Today's Parent best elementary and midhis ship's grain vessels in dle schools in the country the 1800s. But this twoand from those selected 30. To do this year-old school near Lake Ontario not only bears his moniker, but has adopt- it identified 10 criteria -- the result of ed a nautical theme --hook, line and research from a panel of 60 education experts, including teachers, guidance sinker. "The `captain' (principal) greets counsellors, principals and parents. The full Top Schools story is avail`sailors' (students) in the morning able in the September issue of Today's with `ahoy' (no kidding!) and official signage denotes the `crew's quarters' Parent on newsstands and online at (staff room), the `bridge' (main office) www.todaysparent.com. NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS OR WE MAKE YOUR FIRST LEASE PAYMENT 2006 MAZDA RX-8 GS Continued from page 1 $ LEASE FROM PER MONTH/24 MONTHS WITH $5,995 DOWN PAYMENT 299 0% * ­ AT ­ LEASE APR NO SECURITY DEPOSIT LEASE PAYMENT INCLUDES FREIGHT AND P.D.E. zoom-zoom 0 2006 MAZDA3 SEDAN GX · · · · 2.0 L DOHC engine Air conditioning Power locks Remote keyless entry % PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 24 MONTHS AVAILABLE ON ALL NEW 2006 RX-8, MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 MODELS $ PER MONTH/24 MONTHS WITH $2,845 DOWN PAYMENT 179 0% ­ AT ­ LEASE APR GT model shown NO SECURITY DEPOSIT LEASE PAYMENT INCLUDES FREIGHT AND P.D.E. $ PER MONTH/24 MONTHS WITH $2,845 DOWN PAYMENT 199 0 ­ AT ­ LEASE FROM % LEASE APR 2006 MAZDA3 SPORT GS · 160-hp 2.3 L DOHC engine · 16" alloy wheels · Fog lights · Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls GT model shown NO SECURITY DEPOSIT LEASE PAYMENT INCLUDES FREIGHT AND P.D.E. 2006 MAZDA5 GS · 6-passenger seating with versatile fold-flat cargo capability · Dual front side air bags · Dual side air curtains for 1st/2nd/ 3rd rows of seating $ PER MONTH/48 MONTHS WITH $2,895 DOWN PAYMENT 249 4.9% ­ AT ­ LEASE FROM LEASE APR GT model shown NO SECURITY DEPOSIT LEASE PAYMENT INCLUDES FREIGHT AND P.D.E. For more news about your community visit www.oakvillebeaver.com 1291 SPEERS ROAD 905.827.4242 de between 3rd & 4th Line) · www.oakvillemazda.com email: info@oakvillemazda.com 0% APR Purchase Financing 24 months is available on all new 2006 Mazda RX-8, 2006 Mazda3 and 2006 Mazda5 ­ Based on a representative agreement using an MSRP of $37,095 for the 2006 RX-8 GS with a financed amount of $35,000, the C.O.B. for a 24-month term is $0, using an MSRP of $18,090 for the 2006 Mazda3 GX with a financed amount of $15,000, the C.O.B. for a 24-month term is $0, using an MSRP of $21,395 for the 2006 Mazda3 Sport GS with a financed amount of $20,000, the C.O.B. for a 24-month term is $0, using an MSRP of $21,095 for the Mazda5 GS with a financed amount of $20,000, the C.O.B. for a 24-month term is $0. Down payment may be required. $1,225 freight and P.D.E. for all Mazda3 models, $1,275 for all RX-8 models, and $1,390 for all Mazda5 models, $65 PPSA, licence, insurance, taxes and other dealer charges are extra. *Offers available on retail leases of new 2006 RX-8 GS, 2006 Mazda3 sedan GX, 2006 Mazda3 Sport GS and 2006 Mazda5 GS. Total lease obligation for the 2006 Mazda RX-8 GS (T4SF66AA00) is $13,171 including down payment of $5,995. Total lease obligation for the 2006 Mazda3 sedan GX (D4XS56AE00) is $7,141 including down payment of $2,845. Total lease obligation for the 2006 Mazda3 Sport GS (D5SD56AC00) is $7,621 including down payment of $2,845. Total lease obligation for the 2006 Mazda5 GS (E6SD56AC00) is $14,847 including down payment of $2,895. For other models see your dealer for details. Lease payment includes freight and P.D.E. of $1,225 for all Mazda3 models, $1,275 for all RX-8 models and $1,390 for all Mazda5 models. PPSA registration fee of $34.19 for a 24-month term and $51.31 for a 48-month term extra. Don't even think about a security deposit. It'd just mean more paperwork for us. And besides: we like you. 20,000 km per year mileage allowance applies; if exceeded, additional 12¢ per km applies. 25,000 km leases also available. Licence, insurance, taxes and other dealer charges extra. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Limited quantities available. Dealer order or trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers available from August 2, 2006 for a limited time only. Lease and Finance on approved credit for qualified customers only. See your dealer for details. No payments for 90 days (90 days APR deferral) applies to purchase finance offers on new in-stock 2006 Mazdas, except Tribute & MPV. No interest charges will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest monthly over the term of the contract. Dealer to make your first month lease payment on new in-stock 2006 Mazdas, except Tribute & MPV. Offer available on 24­60 month leases. Advanced payment options not included. The Regional REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Municipality of Halton Don't Be Late You can be sure your garbage and recyclables are collected by putting them curbside by 7 a.m. on collection day To ensure your garbage and recyclables are collected, put your waste curbside by 7 a.m. the morning of your collection day, but no sooner than 5 p.m. the evening before. Collection times can vary from week to week due to route changes, weather conditions and equipment repairs. If you are concerned about animals accessing your garbage or recyclables: · Secure garbage containers with bungee cords or weigh down with a rock or brick. · Sprinkle strong smelling repellents (mustard oil, naphtha flakes or mothballs) around or inside garbage containers. · Rinse out all bottles, cans, jars, etc., before placing it in your Blue Box. Remember, collection trucks will start to pick-up your waste and recyclables at 7 a.m. on collection day. Bid documents for the services listed below, addressed to the Manager of Purchasing, 1151 BRONTE ROAD, OAKVILLE, ON L6M 3L1 will be received until 2:00 p.m. Oakville time on the specified closing date. Bid documents can be seen or obtained through the Purchasing Division of the Corporate Services Department, same address as above, telephone 905-825-6000, extension 7011. If long distance charges apply, dial toll free 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866). Documents will be available for pick up on and after August 10, 2006, and there is a non-refundable deposit of $26.50 (includes GST). Bidders who request documents to be shipped from the Purchasing Department must include a courier account number (the documents will be shipped collect) and the handling fee of $10.60 (includes GST) for this service. Please be advised that this particular bid document is also available for purchase and download from the Region website at www.halton.ca/shop for a non-refundable deposit of $10.60 (includes GST). Under no circumstances will facsimile or late bids be accepted or considered. Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Halton Region relies on this advertisement to provide public notice of this business opportunity and is not obligated to notify any potential bidders in any other manner. PROPOSAL # P-023-06 FOR WHEELCHAIR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES AT THE REGION'S THREE LONG TERM CARE HOMES CLOSING DATE: Thursday August 31, 2006 Adelina Urbanski Commissioner of Social and Community Services A. Mindenhall, CPPO, Manager of Purchasing Services Solutions for Solid Waste Management in Halton Chairman Joyce Savoline Halton Region has long been recognized as a leader in waste management and waste diversion and thanks to our ongoing hard work, we continue to be in a unique and favourable position allowing us to address our future waste challenges. On August 2nd, we announced our intention to fulfill our requirement to establish an Energy From Waste facility at the Halton Waste Management Site on Regional Road 25. Over the next few months, we will be communicating with our residents and starting a public awareness plan to familiarize and educate the community on this initiative. Halton residents can start to provide us with their thoughts immediately about the range of options for an Energy from Waste facility through a dedicated email address ­ efw@halton.ca ­ or leave comments on a dedicated phone line ­ 905-825-6000 extension 7920 ­ or toll free- 1-866-4HALTON extension 7920. Information on Energy From Waste can be found on our web site at www.halton.ca/efw. We look forward to hearing from you. www.halton.ca/shop 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 · Tel: 905-825-6000 · Toll Free: 1-866-4HALTON · TTY: 905-827-9833 · www.halton.ca