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OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, March 18, 2009 · 8 Beaver wins CCNA awards bankruptcy liquidation at Otello's Banquet & Conference Centre, 2273 Royal Windsor, Oakville Mar. 21st & 2 11am-6pm OTELLO'S BANQUET 2 DAYS ONLY d 2n Largest selection in North America Hundreds of styles, colours and sizes for all tastes and budgets. 100% top quality hand knotted rugs. o of 0%2ndfne 8 get the nd a FREE prices lower than bankruptcy The Oakville Beaver has won three awards in the Canadian Community Newspaper Association (CCNA) 2009 Better Newspapers Competition. Oakville Beaver contributing cartoonist Steve Nease won the Best Local Cartoon category for his year-end cartoon depicting an elderly 2008 receiving a pink slip from a new year's 2009 baby dressed as a corporate executive with the caption "Due to restructuring, I have to let you go." Oakville Beaver reporter David Lea finished second in the Best Feature category for his story She would be 20, about the tragic suicide of Sara Carlin and her parents' concerns about the antidepressant prescription drug she was taking prior to her death. The Oakville Beaver's website -- oakvillebeaver.com -- was picked second in the Best Website top circulation category. In addition, a Burlington Post entry by reporter Herb Garbutt on gay athletes in Halton finished second in the Outstanding Reporter Initiative category. The three-part series also appeared in the Oakville Beaver. The Canadian Community Newspapers Association (CCNA) is the national voice of the community press in Canada, and represents more than 700 English-language community newspapers, with a combined circulation of more than 12 million copies per week. Vision ­ To be the most livable town in Canada E A RT H H O U R MARCH 28 8:30 P.M. Sign up today at www.earthhour.org or on Facebook ­ Earth Hour Oakville For one hour, reduce the amount of electricity you use and make a difference. How do you feel about drive-thrus in Oakville? This is your opportunity to let us know what you think. survey is to collect information on the views and attitudes towards drive-thrus, including fast food and banking facilities. 7he survey will be available online from March to April at www.oakville.ca. DRIVE-THRU SURVEY 7he 7own of Oakville is reviewing the policies and provisions affecting all drive-thru facilities in the town. 7he focus of the Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners in each category. Chefs with the top three recipes will be selected and invited to attend a cook-off hosted by :hole )oods Market on Sunday, April , from - p.m. Overall grand prize winner selected will have their recipe sold in the Prepared Foods Department at Whole Foods Market with profits being donated to the local food bank. Prizes sponsored by: Celebrate Nutrition Month during March by submitting your favourite healthy recipe! Nutrition Month is all about reinforcing the importance of healthy eating and overall well-being for active lifestyles. So, grab your favourite cooking utensils and "make your move" to win great prizes. Stay Active. Eat Like a Champion! recipe contest is open to all Oakville residents in the following categories: r Children s years food category is SNAC.S r 7eens - years food category is L8NC+ES r Adults years food category is MA,N CO85SESMEALS Contest Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 11:59 p.m. For more details on the contest and to enter your submission, visit www.oakville.camakeyourmove.htm