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3 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, July 9, 2009 Funding for literacy training Ontario is expanding literacy and basic skills programs in Oakville. The province is investing an additional $165,266 in funding in two organizations providing literacy training in Oakville. Sheridan College and the Halton Catholic District School Board are receiving the extra funding to expand literacy and essential skills training so more Ontarians can train for more high-skill jobs. "People remain our number one asset in Oakville," said Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn. "Investing in literacy skills means providing more opportunities for people to be their best, strengthening our local economy and helping our neighbourhoods grow." The government is investing an additional $25 million in colleges, school boards and community literacy organizations in the Employment Ontario network across the province to help laid-off workers and other adult learners train for highly skilled jobs. "Sheridan is delighted to have these additional and much needed resources to assist people in our community to up-skill in our transitioning economy where continuing education for adults is now a necessary precondition to success," said Dr. Robert Turner, president and CEO of Sheridan College. The Catholic board was also thankful for the funding. "Our Continuing Education Services welcome this additional funding," said Alice Anne LeMay, chair of the Catholic board. "It will enable our board's Literacy and Basic Skills Program to expand its literacy and academic upgrading services to support adult learners in our community, who will then be better able to pursue and prepare for new employment opportunities." If you have a news tip or story idea, call the Oakville Beaver at 905-845-3824. MOLLY MAID Vanessa Anderson is carrying on a long tradition that was started by her late mother Cindy and husband Ray. Vanessa and Ray are now celebrating their family's 23rd anniversary with Molly Maid. Cindy joined the Molly Maid organization in 1984 as a Home Service Professional and when the opportunity presented itself, she and Ray purchased the Molly Maid franchise servicing Burlington and Oakville. For many homeowners the arrival of Spring means it's time for a thorough house cleaning. Call Molly Maid at 905 681-7484 to arrange for a free, no-obligation in-home estimate of your individual needs. You'll love coming home to a clean house! Oakville / Burlington · Phone 905-681-7484 For Everyday and Every Occasion Fresh arrangements, fruit baskets, balloons, seasonal items, wicker dish gardens, greenery and so much more. Come see why we've been voted one of Oakville's best florists. q.e.w. 461 Brant Street 905.639.7001 www.brantflorist.com email: gifts@brantflorist.com transit speers rd GO b cornwall rd 301 Cornwall Road, Oakville 905-849-8400 wholefoodsmarket.com a EXPERIENCE THE BEST VIEW PHOTOS & VIDEO OF OUR ENTIRE INVENTORY ONLINE @ PATRICK MAGUIRE MANAGER CHADD LOCKWOOD DEALER THIS WEEKEND! Oakville Dodge is Having a Charity Car Wash for the Oakville Rangers AAA Peewee Hockey Team! trafalgar rd. OAKVILLE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP & "The only deal we can't beat is the one we don't see." oakvilledodge.com 270 Oak Park Blvd. T R A FA L G A R D U N D A S 905-845-4211