5 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, July 9, 2009 New head of Kerr Street Ministries Kerr Street Ministries has chosen a new executive director to guide the charitable organization during a time that has left all too many in the direst of need. Benjamin Ward joins the ministry with an accomplished background in Christian ministry having directed significant faith-based projects in Bangladesh, Africa and Haiti. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Heritage College in Cambridge, Ontario with concentration in ethics as well as an MBA from Bradford University School of Management in England with concentration in operations and finance. "I am thrilled with the opportunity to lead Kerr Street Ministries forward to serve in practical and tangible ways in the Town of Oakville," said Ward. "To be able to empower individuals to live out their values collectively within the community is a worthy venture." Ward and his wife -- Becky, a teacher -- are the parents of one son. Ward's appointment begins a new chapter in KSM's ongoing story as a place of relief and hope for Oakville's most vulnerable citizens. He fills the vacancy left in 2008 by the retirement of Ron Shantz , KSM's founding director. KSM offers drop-in programs for all ages, provides community meals four times per week, runs a food bank, connects people in need with the services they require, and more. Benjamin Ward Are You Happy With Your Smile? Before After 10 porcelain veneers and Zoom!® whitening The Drape Lady: Customized design and service to suit your needs Before After Full-mouth rehabilitation Dr. Phelan knows that the first step in creating a great smile and any new patient relationship is clear communication. With this in mind Dr. Phelan will spend time with you in our consultation area discussing any concerns you may have about your smile and dental health, as well as your goals for the future. Dr. Phelan feels it is best to get to know the person before he gets to know your teeth. Creating a beautiful and lasting smile requires time, skill and effort. No two people are alike and no two smiles are alike. Our goal is to create a smile that is unique and individual for you, that will look great now and for many years to come. We would like to create a smile that expresses your own unique personality and is well suited to your individual facial form. H The Drape Lady Before After 10 porcelain veneers and 2 implant crowns Actual Patient Treatments by Dr. Stephen Phelan If you would like to schedule a FREE cosmetic consultation appointment with Dr. Stephen Phelan, please call our office at (905) 827-1619 aving dressed thousands of windows over the past 20 years, Elisabeth knows the secrets of the trade and draws from a wealth of experience. Keeping looks and practicality in mind, Elisabeth will develop the perfect design for your window. She offers a wide variety of fabrics and stylish hardware to enhance the atmosphere of your living space. Be it traditional, formal, casually elegant, or updated traditional, Elisabeth will create the style that best enhances a well balanced flow throughout your home. Once again Elisabeth would like to thank all of her loyal customers for working with her and passing "the word" on to friends and neighbours. Dental Surgeon. Laser, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 1500 Heritage Way, Oakville, ON L6M 3H4 call 905.827.1619 to arrange an appointment Creating sensational smiles in Oakville for 15 years. She can be reached at "The Drape Lady Interior" at 905-847-3287 www.drapelady.ca "I CAN'T BELIEVE HE'S OLD ENOUGH TO DRIVE!" With the proven Collisionfree! TM Approach taught by Young Drivers of Canada, I know my son will learn life-saving defensive driving techniques, emergency maneuvers, head-on collision and rear crash avoidance, and more. Of course I'll still worry...just a lot less. MTO APPROVED BEGINNER DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE PROVIDER ISO 9001:2000 Registered For more details or to enroll online, please visit www.yd.com Oakville: 905.842.6846 125 Lakeshore Rd. E, Ste 305 Next Course: July 27, 28, 29, 30 Prepare for the road ahead. NEW! 1245 Steeles Ave (Milton Toyota). Milton: 905.878.2420 Next Course: July 27, 28, 29, 30