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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, November 13, 2009 · 8 Olympic gold medal winner to inspire youths to be a hero Oakville's Olympic gold medalist will be the guest speaker at a Halton Region event highlighting the need for affordable housing. Adam van Koeverden will be the keynote speaker at the awards ceremony for the third annual Be a Hero Be a Voice for Affordable Housing event on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 6:30-9:30 p.m., at the Burlington Convention Centre, 1120 Burloak Dr. Born and raised in Oakville, van Koeverden will speak about the importance of affordable housing, a subject close to his heart. affordable housing is an "I grew up at Chautauqua important issue in our comCoop in Oakville with my mom munity." and brother," van Koeverden Created to raise awareness stated in a Halton Region press about housing issues in release. Halton, the Be a Hero contest "The three of us were all invited Halton students in active community members, Grades 9-12 to demonstrate providing for the co-op as it protheir understanding of the vided for us in return. My mothchallenges associated with the er was able to keep my brother lack of affordable housing. and me active in sports and sumEntries could be submitted in mer camps, and we learned the Adam van Koeverden a variety of formats including importance of a strong community. The importance of affordable housing video, song and poetry. Prizes being awarded at the ceremony hits extremely close to home for me," said include $1,000 for the gold award winner, the 27 year old. Paddling since the age of 12, van $500 for the silver award and four bronze Koeverden is a three-time Olympic medalist awards of $100 each. All contest submissions will be on display in sprint kayaking, winning gold and bronze medals in Athens at the 2004 Summer at the ceremony. The general public can attend the Be a Games and a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Hero. Be a Voice for Affordable Housing "We are honoured that Adam has agreed awards ceremony for free. RSVP by tomorrow to share his first-hand experiences about the (Friday) to Stephanie O'Keefe at 905-825value of affordable housing in Halton and the 6000, ext. 4432, or by e-mail at important role it plays in building a healthy Stephanie.O'Keefe@halton.ca. For more information, dial 311 or visit and sustainable community," said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. "The need for Halton Region's website at www.halton.ca. We're Closer Than YOU THINK CO-ED MONTESSORI, JUNIOR, MIDDLE, SENIOR SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST - 9:00 a.m. TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES During the Santa Claus Parade, the following roads, and adjacent streets will be closed from 7 - 11 a.m.: · Lakeshore Road from Allan Street to Kerr Street · Kerr Street from Lakeshore Road to Stewart Street · Stewart Street from Kerr Street to Maurice Drive · Felan Avenue from Stewart Street to Rebecca Street · Rebecca Street from Dorval Drive to Forsythe Street · Robinson Street from Navy Street to Allan Street The co-operation of all motorists is requested. For additional information on road closures, contact Bob deHoog, Road Corridor/Permit Co-ordinator, 905.845.6601 ext. 3337. ing pen us o visit 0 50ee! INing spr Wopp sh d& ken wee r to ente $ Free Santa Shuttle Don't worry about parking, take the free Santa Shuttle provided by Oakville Transit. The free Santa Shuttle runs every 15 minutes from the Oakville GO Station stopping at all regular stops along Reynolds to the Church/Dunn bus terminal. The Santa Shuttle will begin at 8 am with the last Santa Shuttle leaving downtown at 11:30 am. Please note that for safety reasons children must be removed from strollers and/or wagons while on the bus. Strollers must be folded and wagons put in an upright position. During the Parade, Oakville Transit will detour Routes 2, 14, 15 and 17 out of the Parade area. To ensure emergency vehicle and public access, visibility and traffic flow, residents and visitors are asked to adhere to parking regulations during the Parade. grand opening saturday nov 14th 10am-6pm & sunday nov 15th 11am-5pm fun, colorful activewear with total flip style · hip streetwear · bags for hauling all your school and sports stuff divine casual jewelry · wicked water bottles · funky footwear · custom teamwear · great gifts and so much more! For more information on the Oakville Santa Claus Parade visit: 299 Lakeshore Road E Oakville 905.845.6887 www.tripleflip.ca www.oakvillesantaclausparade.ca or leave a message at: 905 815-5981