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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday August 30, 2008 - 13 Bronte supports youth centre The Town's proposal for a youth centre in Bronte received tremendous support from local residents at last week's community information meeting. Residents praised the Town's efforts to support youth programs and services. "Feedback from the public was extremely positive and encouraging," Mayor Rob Burton said. "Residents expressed their support for this initiative and even shared an interest in volunteer opportunities at the new youth centre. I'm proud that this council will be able to help enhance programs and services available to Oakville's youth." The meeting hosted by Mayor Rob Burton, Ward 1 Councillors Alan Johnston and Ralph Robinson, and Town staff, focused on the programs, services and amenities planned for the new youth centre. The youth centre will allow teens to take part in a diverse range of specialized programs, services and positive recreational activities, such as games and special events. The goal is to offer youth an opportunity to socialize in a designated and supervised "youth only" setting that also provides integrated services, such as education and career counselling. Other centre amenities will include computers with Internet access, a bigscreen television, video games and a pool table. The need for the youth centre was brought forward to the Town by members of the Bronte Community Consultation Committee, with support from Johnston and Robinson, the Oakville Youth Advisory Committee, and the Halton Regional Police. In response, the Town conducted a feasibility study in the spring, which reinforced the need for additional youth focused space in Bronte. There is currently one other youth centre operating in Oakville. More than 800 Oakville youths are currently registered and take advantage of the centre located on Cross Avenue. The Bronte Youth Centre is expected to open later this year. Discussions to locate the youth centre at Bronte Village Mall are currently in the works. For more information about the Bronte Youth Centre and volunteer opportunities, contact Susan Fanelli at 905-845-6601, ext. 3155 or sfanelli@oakville.ca. Think Green. Breathe Easy. HUGE CENTRAL AIR & FURNACE $ Up to SALE BEST PRICES EVER! 2950* MANUFACTURERS CASH BACK Cash Back AND NO PAYMENT! NO INTEREST! FOR 6 MONTHS *OAC HYDRO CASH BACK UP TO UP TO UP TO $1400 + $1000 + $550 GOV. CASH BACK *Call for details. Financing Available 8 Locations To Serve You Better! 905-849-4998 www.aireone.com 1-888-827-2665 Save lives, DON'T DRINK & DRIVE! Have A Safe Ci vic Day Holiday! 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