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OAKVILLE'S BEST REAL ESTATE SECTION INSIDE! Beaver THE OAKVILLE A member of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Vol. 47 No. 130 By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Scary cheerleader Council rejects transitional housing plea for barracks Oakville's two Ward 5 councillors found themselves at odds with the rest of council last week over the fate of the mostly abandoned military housing complex located in the area of Dorval Drive and Rebecca Street. Ward 5 Councillor and President of the Halton Community Housing Corporation Jeff Knoll found himself fighting most of his council colleagues following the deferral of a Regional motion that called for the temporary use of up to three houses within the Ortona Barracks as transitional housing for needy Halton families. Town councillors, with the exception of Ward 5 councillors Knoll and Marc Grant, also passed a motion last week advising the Region not to make any long-term commitments concerning the military housing complex until the Town completes a review of the situation. At the heart of the matter is a fear such a project would interfere with the Town's own plans for the area, once the complex is finally surrendered by the federal government. "We have always wanted and have tried very hard to work with the federal government to redevelop this site and rejuvenate it," said Ward 2 Councillor Cathy Duddeck. "The fact that the Region was going to be moving forward, using this site for transitional emergency Ward 5 councillor Jeff Knoll Inside Living...........................................................14 Artscene......................................................19 Sports..........................................................24 Classified....................................................28 Full Delivery: Sport Chek, Mark's Work Warehouse Partial Delivery: JYSK Bed and Bath, Panago Pizza, Berri Distributors, Fratellis, Pet Valu, Martino's Pizza, Halton Dragon, Steven Ashworth, The Bay, Salvation Army, Home Depot, Bopuclair, Staples, Bed, Bath & Beyond For home delivery & customer service call (905) 845-9742 Mon., Tues. and Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed. 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri. 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS call (905) 845-9742 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com See inside today's paper for special subscription offer. 1 YEAR NO PAY or NO GST! PLUS ­ We guarantee your valuable Manufacturer and Government Rebates and take care of the Paperwork for you. For Deadlines and Complete Details call 905-844-2949 Ask about our excellent Financing and Great Terms. www.oakvillebeaver.com Local players headed for nationals SPORTS 321 Cornwall Rd. 321 Cornwall Rd. 321 CornwallRd. Old O k ill M k Olde Oakville Market Olde OakvilleMarket 905.815.8777 905.815.8777 DUNDEE MORTGAGE SERVICES INC. Renew your mortgage rate 3-4 months before your current term ends. No Broker Fees on Mortgages. 5 YRS 5.69% 7 YRS 6.02% 5 Year Variable +1.00% PAUL FOLEY A.M.P. MORTGAGE CONSULTANT 905-827-8009 ABBEY PLAZA, OAKVILLE · Third Line at Upper Middle "Using Communication To Build Better Communities" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2008 68 Pages $1.00 (plus GST) LIESA KORTMANN / OAKVILLE BEAVER See Mayor page 3 THREE CHEERS FOR ZOMBIES: Oriana Chiavaro dressed up as a zombie cheerleader for the Masquerade at the Museum at Erchless Estate event on Sunday. Chiavaro was just one of many children participating in the event which featured a mask-making session and a search for masks during a tour of the museum. SHUTTERS CALIFORNIA & PLANTATION A Authorized Eclipse Shutters Dealer FREE SHUTTERS ETC.