Students collect medals at provincial skills competitionA number of high school students fromregional contests.the Halton District School Board returnedOakville winnershome with hardware for their achievementThe following are local winners:at the 2011 Ontario Skills Competition. Abbey Parks Michael Cacho took gold The group received 11 medals in total,for desktop publishing.including five gold, three silver and three Iroquois Ridges Sarah Steeves took bronze, from the event earlier this month.gold for fashion design.The competition took place at the RIM T. A. Blakelocks David Bocking and Park in Waterloo.Teddy Florea took silver for TV and video The event is considered one of largestproduction. skilled trades competitions in Canada. Four Iroquois Ridges Vicky Mendonca and of the gold medal winners will be heading toDaniel Allen took bronze for GIS.Quc City for the Canadian SkillsThere were more than 1,800 competitors Competition May 30 to June 4.at this years provincials in 63 skilled trade To qualify for the provincial competition,contests for elementary, secondary and post-the students had to compete and place atopsecondary students.Oakville hosted Abu Dhabi delegationMiddle East met West in Oakville lastAbu Dhabi City is going through a period week as the Town hosted eight senior dele-of development, which is seeing the con-gates from the Municipality of Abu Dhabistruction of bridges, drainage systems, road City, United Arab Emirates.networks, modern means of transportation The delegation, organized in partnershipand the consolidation of comprehensive with the Institute for Citizen-Centreddevelopment projects.Services (ICCS), met with the Towns seniorThe delegation learned firsthand from staff who shared their experience in variousTown staff about these and other issues.areas of mutual interest including: cus-While in Oakville, the delegates toured tomer service, quality assurance, commu-the Glen Abbey Community Centre and nity service/centres and public engage-Library and visited the Sixteen Mile Creek COMPETITIONment.Sports Complex. ROHDE MEPHISTO BIRKENSTOCK RIEKER ARA SALAMANDER ?Join us for this fun-fi lled event!INGEBORG SHOES THURSDAY, JUNE 16TH 2PMWAREHOUSE STOREAT CHARTWELL CLASSIC OAKVILLEFamous European Brand NamesAll Under One RoofCheer on your favourite Senior Starparticipant in our regional musical competition.Refreshments served.THE WATERFORDLONG TERM CARE RESIDENCE2140 Baronwood Dr., OakvilleCall 905-827-2405CHARTWELL CLASSICOAKVILLE180 Oak Park Blvd., OakvilleWe will be closed on Sunday and Monday, 22nd and 23rdCall 905-257-0095LOOK FOR US ON INGEBORGS WAREHOUSE1681 FINFAR COURT, MISSISSAUGAVISIT US AT WWW.SENIORSTAR.CAHours: Mon.-Fri. 9 to 5 - Sat. 10-5 - Sun. 11 to 4(905) 823-7415 ROHDE MEPHISTO BIRKENSTOCK RIEKER ARA SALAMANDER9 Friday, May 20, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.comROHDE MEPHISTO BIRKENSTOCK RIEKER ARA SALAMANDER ?