Oakville Beaver, 17 Jun 2011, p. 10

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Council wary of charging community groupsings.If youre just going to save rental fees for all Oakville-By Kim Arnottmittee meeting on Tuesday Is a significantThey also questioned what money by having a vacant based charities and not-for-SPECIAL TO THE BEAVERnight to complain about the decrease of that good-the plan says about how much building, Im not sure that profit groups.proposal, which would have will worth $50,000?the town values the work they makes a lot of sense.Other external groupsTown of Oakville council-seen the town impose fees on do in the community.According to a list provided would be charged room rentallors appear prepared to backroom rentals that it currently Mervyn Russell,Saving is not the only cost by Oakville staff, recent years fees ranging from $20 to $65down on a plan to chargeoffers for free.Oakville Community Centre factor, said Mervyn Russell, of have seen Town Hall rooms per hour, depending on thelocal charitable and non-prof-A staff report suggested for Peace, Ecology and the Oakville Community used by a variety of groups space rented.it groups for the use of meet-the plan, which councillors Human RightsCentre for Peace, Ecology and ranging from the Halton Councillor Jeff Knoll noteding space at Town Hall.endorsed during this years MHuman Rights.Outdoor Club to the Battered that the value of the volunteerembers of local religious,budget debate, would raise He noted that the fees Mens Peer Group to the groups to the community wasenvironmental, advocacy,about $42,000 in revenue.simply dont have the cash to would have an impact on the Oakville Kiwanis Meals on much greater than the costratepayer and arts groupsBut representatives of thepay the proposed fees and goodwill of the towns most Wheels.involved in making roomsappeared before the townstowns various groups disput-would be forced to seek space active volunteers. Weekday and evening available to themAdministrative Services com-ed that, suggesting that theyelsewhere to hold their meet-Is a significant decrease of meeting space is currently I think the small invest-that goodwill worth $50,000?provided to those groups for ment the town has made hasHis sentiments were free. A fee to cover security reaped greater benefits inechoed by a representative and cleaning is imposed for terms of community advoca-T from the Oakville Horticultural weekend use.cy, he said.Society.After hearing from the The committees recom-I want you to think about organizations, the committee mendation will be considered what groups like ours do for voted unanimously to recom-by town council at its meetingthe community, she said. mend that council waive room on June 20. Dad's Day barbecue at Budds' Budds' Chevrolet will hostTaylorMade R11 driver and the p.m. while the barbecue willa charity barbecue as part of Callaway RAZR. There will be run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.its Father's Day Sale event ongolf tips and coupons, the Budds' Chevrolet is locatedSaturday, June 18.opportunity to test drive cars at 410 South Service Rd. W.Nevada Bob's Golf will be atand more.For information, contactthe dealership, offering theThe golf demonstration 905-845-1681 or visit www.chance to try out thewill take place from 10 a.m.-4 buddschev.com. ROHDE MEPHISTO BIRKENSTOCK RIEKER ARA ?INGEBORG SHOES As one of North Americas most prestigious jewellers and WAREHOUSE STOREtrusted brands for over 130 years, Birks o ers you a safe, Famous European Brand Namessecure and expert service to sell your unwanted jewellery.All Under One RoofWe invite you to contact your Birks store to book your appointment. e Birks Precious Metal Buyer will be available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates:$25.00 OFF any June 22 and 23, 2011Mephisto or O??????? P???? t . . Allrounder*minimum purchase of $100.00 (before taxes) One coupon per purchase.Expires June 30, 2011INGEBORGSWAREHOUSE1681 FINFAR COURT, MISSISSAUGALOOK FOR US ON INGEBORGS WAREHOUSE1681 FINFAR COURT, MISSISSAUGAWWW.birksgoldexchange.COMHours: Mon.-Fri. 9 to 5 - Sat. 10-5 - Sun. 11 to 4(905) 823-7415www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, June 17, 2011 10 ROHDE MEPHISTO BIRKENSTOCK RIEKER ARA ? ?R ROOHHDDEE M MEEPPHISHTO BIRKENSTOCK RIEKER ARA ?

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