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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, April 16, 2010 · 14 Plan to attend the... Chamber endorses funding new hospital The Oakville Chamber of Commerce's board of directors is encouraging Oakville council to approve the $200 million contribution Halton Healthcare Service has asked for to help build the new Oakville hospital. "Funding of the hospital is one of the biggest issues our community has dealt with in decades," said Sonny Jelinek, chamber chair. "We know some members of council have concerns. However, our board of directors overwhelmingly agrees that if council does not approve the proposed funding, the hospital project will be at serious risk. We don't want to lose this opportunity because of principles related to provincial funding formulas. We can't change those now. Bottom line is that we need the hospital." Jelinek said the business leaders in the community, whom he has spoken with, and those senior business owners and managers who attended a recent Chamber-hosted consultative session with the mayor clearly support the Town making the contribution. For Oakville Chamber of Commerce Vice Chair Mark Brown, the hospital just makes good business sense. "The hospital is an important issue to the chamber and the business community for several reasons," said Brown. "First, the bio-sciences park planned for around the hospital is a key component of the Town's new Economic Development Strategy. It was the Chamber that championed this strategy. Companies consider access and the quality of local health care when selecting a community in which to locate a business. Finally there will be considerable economic spin-off activity related to the project." HALTON ACCESSIBILITY SHOWCASE 2010 A Resource Fair featuring programs and services for people of all ages with disabilities and/or special needs Thursday, April 22, 2010 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Halton Regional Auditorium 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville Free admission to children, students, parents, seniors, community members! Information on: Advocacy Assistance Programs Counselling Services Employment Services Education Recreational Programs Seniors' Services Find answers to: How do I plan for my child's future? I want a job! What are my options? Where do I find recreation programs? Independent or supportive living? How do I access community services? What support programs are available? What agencies serve our community? Mom deserves nothing Isn't it about time you gave her the one thing she's always wanted - Dance Lessons? 10 Sessions 10 Sessions For... for... New Students Only SPECIAL OFFER OFFER but the BEST PRIVATE & GROUP LESSONS Speak up! You can comment on any story in today's Oakville Beaver at oakvillebeaver.com. For more information, contact Janet Barton, Community Living Oakville (905) 337-0612 Halton Accessibility Showcase 2010 is offered in partnership with: Community Living Burlington Community Living Oakville Community Living North Halton Halton Catholic District School Board Halton Regional Police Halton District School Board ErinOakKids With a partner or without Swing · Mambo · Tango · Samba Waltz · Fox Trot · Latin 1092 Main Street W. 225 Lakeshore Rd. E. (2nd Floor) Halton Support Services $20* HAMILTON near Cline Ave. OAKVILLE www.fredastaire.ca between Dunn St. and George St. 905 522-3237 905 815-3237 Since 1959 2nd Annual Saturday June 5, 2010 Coronation Park, Oakville 10 am Registration Noon 2 pm 3 pm 5K Walk and Run Start Fundraising Awards, BBQ & Live Graffiti Free Concert in the Park Design, Staging & Construction O N L I N E R E G I S T R AT I O N AT WWW.DREWHILDEBRANDTBF.COM Home Accent Pieces 905-639-7106 www.plumbingmart.ca 3235 Fairview St. It takes courage to change. Charitable Registration # 852039866RR0001