Oakville Beaver, 17 Nov 2006, p. 23

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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday November 17, 2006 - 23 Enter the Telling Our Stories Contest hen James K. Bartleman, Ontario's 27th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario came to the Oakville Public Library this past October to announce the Telling Our Stories contest, he entertained the audience with his own story of how libraries became an important part of his life. Bartleman lived with his parents on the Rama Reserve in a tent beside the Orillia town dump: other people's junk became their treasure. Books were often left behind so with his natural curiosity, www.oakvillebeaver.com Do you have a Personal Will? The Lung Association and local lawyers are offering Simple Wills and Powers of Attorney at a special rate for the Will Campaign. W he took possession of these books and taught himself how to read. His appetite for reading and learning continued to grow. Bartleman has added accomplished author to his credits, writing two memoirs. The first, Out of Muskoka, won the Ontario Historical Society's Joseph Brant Award in 2003. Everybody has a story. The Federation of Ontario Public Libraries (FOPL), TVO and TFO have put this contest together to hear yours. How has the public library made a dif- ference to you or your family? Entries must be based on how a public library has inspired, informed and transformed you; it could be something you read, something you saw, or something you heard at the library. Or, has a librarian helped you in an extraordinary way? Did you learn a new skill or perhaps you and your family have a great memory to share? There will be more than $5,000 in cash prizes awarded. The contest runs until Nov. 30. You'll also be able to read some of the entries and vote for the stories you like best. Visit www.tvo.org/tellingourstories for details. Simple Wills: $100, Each Power of Attorney: $50 All proceeds support The Lung Association's medical research and community health programs. For more information or to register, contact us at 905-696-0077 or lcarde@on.lung.ca LATE NOTICE AUCTION SALE Of Several Small Estates & Antiques Sat., Nov. 18th at 10:00 am Sharp Sale to be held in the Agricultural Hall on Robert Street Milton Fairgrounds, Milton, Ont. DO Introducing the Revolutionary Multi-FireTM Electric Firebox Come meet TM Sunday, November 19th * 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 234 Hays Blvd. Oakville N COLLING AU CTIONEER Terms are cash or cheque with proper I.D. only. You can also find Don Colling at www.auctionsfind.com/doncolling "MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN SPECIALISTS" Auctioneer - Don Colling 905-877-0117 Fax# 905-877-7895 * costumed characters © 2006 Viacom w w w. c o b b l e s t o n e m e m b e r s . c o m ACROSS FROM RONA LANSING 905.337.2066 406 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE tes Lease ra s as low a Back By Popular Demand Into a Great Deal Today 2.1 %** · State of the Art Facilities · Dedicated Express Lube Lane · 18 Service Bays · Luxurious Lounge & Coffee Bar E URCHAS , P VEHICLE ON, A A BALLO !*** POP PRIZE WIN A RRY IN! HU T (No Appointment Necessary) Waiver rity of Secu t Deposi on All 6's New `0 's and '07 OR BES N F EO SEL'S CTI07'S 06 & Gifts for Kids* not If you do iate ot like to neg the This is u! yo event for Remember... eme m When y When you see MAX you kn you are getting ou know y g tting gettin nance rates Fi as low as OVER 30 LES HIC USED VE Y TO READ ROLL 9 8 7 OS BRONTE RD WYECROFT 2375 Wyecroft Rd Oakville, Ont. Phone: 905.842.8400 email: sales@oakvilletoyota.ca see our entire line-up & specials @ www.oakvilletoyota.ca SPEERS Rd. 3RD LINE 4TH LINE MAXimum value! mum va a MAXimum service! mum serv se v MAXimum satisfaction! mum satisf satisfa atisfa sf 1.9 %** DEM ! ST GO MU QEW Offer ends November 30/06 2006 ** see dealer for details on terms & conditions * while supplies last ***One balloon per purchase

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