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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday September 9, 2006 - 9 Memorial fountain in the works Head of Ford speaks at Chamber dinner Award-winning journalist Linda Leatherdale will emcee the Chamber's 52nd Annual President's Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 28. The keynote address will be given by Bill Osborne, President of Ford Motor Company of Canada. "This is going to be a fantastic event. It is shaping up to be the largest President's Dinner we have ever held. There has been a great deal of excitement around having Bill Osborne as our keynote speaker. The auto sector is such an important part of the local economy and there have recently been some announcements regarding major restructuring at Ford. It will be interesting to get an insider's perspective," said Chamber President Elect Stephen Sparling. "We are thrilled to have a high profile personality like Linda, who lives here in Oakville, as our emcee," said Chamber President Mary Cardamone. "Linda's background as a business journalist and advocate gives her a unique perspective on the business community, and combined with her experience as a broadcaster it makes make her an ideal emcee for our President's Dinner." Events sponsors include AMEC, Bell, Dan Lawrie Insurance, Hynek Financial, Union Gas and Cogeco, which will be televising the dinner. A limited number of tickets are still available by contacting the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, 905845-6613. The dinner is at Le Dome Banquet Hall. Tory to speak to Canadian Club The Canadian Club of Halton Peel leads off its new season with John Tory, Leader of the Ontario PC Party and Leader of the Official Opposition, as its guest speaker on Thursday, Sept. 14. This event takes place at the Oakville Conference Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Rd. (QEW & Bronte Road) and starts with a cash bar at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. The cost is students $15, members $30 and non-members/guests $40. Email: rjtpreston@cogeco.ca. Tory, MPP Dufferin-PeelWellington-Grey, became the Leader of the Ontario PC Party in September 2004 and Leader of the Official Opposition in March 2005. A graduate of Trinity College (U of T) and Osgoode Hall Law School (LLB, 1978), Tory has been involved in the political process for over 30 years. His business background includes positions as Managing Partner of Torys, one of Canada's largest law firms, President & CEO of Rogers Media, CEO of Rogers Cable and a number of directorships. Tory is also a community volunteer, fundraiser and activist for such organizations as The Canadian Paraplegic Association, St. Michael's Hospital, The Salvation Army and the United Way. He has been married to Barbara Hackett for 27 years and has four children. RON KUZYK / OAKVILLE BEAVER TO REMEMBER PAST MEMBERS: At the recent sod-turning ceremony for an Oakville Historical Society memorial fountain for past members are, from left, Harry Buxton (Memorial Fountain Committee), George Chisholm (Oakville Historical Society president), and Mary Noad (Chair of the Memorial Fountain Committee). THANK-YOU OAKVILLE FOR CHOOSING US GOLD FOR BEST FLORIST VINCENT'S 2 VINCENT'S 2 Barber Shop & Hairstyles Barber Shop colouring Specializing in men's & Hairstyles VINCENT'S 2 VINCENT'S 2 NOW OPEN VINCENT'S 2 Barber Shop & Hairstyles Barber Shop & Hairstyles BarberOakville Thank you Shop & Hairstyles For everyday & every occasion Fresh arrangements, fruit baskets, balloons, seasonal items, wicker dish gardens, greenery and so much more. Come see why we've been voted Oakville's best florist. 461 Brant Street 905.639.7001 www.brantflorist.com email: gifts@brantflorist.com for 2 VINCENT'S VINCENT'Schoosing us again 2 Barber Shop & Hairstyles Barber Shop & Hairstyles in 2006! VINCENT'S 2 VINCENT'S 2 Barber Shop & Hairstyles Barber Shop & Hairstyles VINCENT'S 2 VINCENT'S 2 Barber Shop & Hairstyles Barber Shop & Hairstyles VINCENT'S 2 VINCENT'S 2 Barber Shop & Hairstyles Barber Shop & Hairstyles ge VINCENT'S 2 VINCENT'S 2 rid st Barber Shop & Hairstyles Barber Shop & Hairstyles Po VINCENT'S 29am-7pm, Sat. 8am-5pm, 2 VINCENT'S Tues.-Fri. Dundas St. Trafalgar Barber Shop & Hairstyles Barber Shop & Hairstyles Sun. 11am-5pm, Closed Monday 526 Postridge Dr. Oakville 905-257-1247 8th Line