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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday July 11, 2008 - 9 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Clear decision was courageous As a ratepayer in southeast Oakville, I laud the decision to build an elementary school in Clearview, and, at the same time, close the four schools in question. This was both a prudent and courageous decision, which, as well as effectively meeting the educational needs of children in my area for years to come, righted a historical wrong. That the community response fails to mirror the unanimity you, yourselves, demonstrated is unfortunate. Would that clearer heads prevailed. The decision by organizers of My Oakville to seek provincial intervention in this matter is truly a sad state of affairs. Rather than undertaken in the spirit of democracy, it is a deliberate attempt to exert force by those who disagree with a decision that was made both democratically, and in the public interest. Quite frankly, what My Oakville is attempting to do has no legal basis whatsoever, and as such, is doomed to failure. In conclusion, please be aware there are many ratepayers who wholeheartedly support the endeavour to promote the public good, as opposed to pandering to vested interest groups. PETER D. PELLIER Student bus pass still a great deal Re: Harvey Rotrand's letter, Oakville Transit wrong to increase youth fares, Oakville Beaver, July 2. Take a deep breath! The Student Freedom Pass is only $10 per month and is good all day, every day throughout July and August. What better bargain is there? If they take a fourth ride in either of those months, they have saved money over paying the cash fare. How much better does he think it should be? DOUGLAS M SIMPSON For more letters to the editor visit oakvillebeaver.com KENNEDY FORD OAKVILLE'S ORIGINAL C DEALER HO 5 TO R O SE F O $ 2006 F-150 XLT SUPERCAB 4X4 · 5.4LV8 · DELUXE MIRRORS · POWER PEDALS · 47,795 KMS · L. SLIP / TT / BLUE · STK. #US0058 Purchase Price 8999 WEE LY K M $ 2005 FIVE HUNDRED LTD AWD MOONROOF/HEATED LEATHER SEATS, ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL, REVERSE SENSING, Purchase Price 6 DISC CD 19,000 KM. STK. #P03657 7999 WEE LY K $ 19,995 $ 18,495 $ 2006 FORD FUSION SEL V6 3.0L V6, LEATHER, 17" ALLOYS, ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL,60,365KM. STK. #P03610 Purchase Price 6799 WEE LY K $ 2006 EXPLORER LIMITED V6, HEATED LEATHER, 7 PASSENGER, MOONROOF, EATC, 18" CHROME WHEELS 53,900KM. STK. #US0068 Purchase Price 9499 WEE LY K $ 15,495 $ 21,995 $ 2007 FORD EDGE SE CD PLAYER WITH IPOD INPUT CAPABILITY 17" ALLOYS WHEELS 58,115 KM. STK. #P03647 Price 8999 WEE LY K $ 2007 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 9499 WEE LY K $ 20,595 $ 21,995 DORVAL A QEW @ DORVAL OAKVILLE 905.845.1646 Cash prices dealer admin fees, taxes, licensing. * Weekly payments calculated with 10% cash or equivalent trade as downpayment, 60 month term with finance charges from 7.99% - 9.25%, taxes and licensing extra. QEW WYECROFT www.kennedyford.ca