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337 Trafalgar Rd., Oakville, ON / 905.844.0372 ext. 235 | admissions@maclachlan.ca / www.maclachlan.ca A co-educational university prep school Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 For further information contact Nancy Norcross, Director of Admissions. IB World School Now accepting applications for September 2011. CA+IS (plus tax) A member of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Vol. 49 No. 100 USING COMMUNICATION TO BUILD BETTER COMMUNITIES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2011 Foster on Comedy Network ArtSceneSNA NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR 2010 ONTARIOS TOP NEWSPAPER - 2005-2008 ERIC RIEHL / OAKVILLE BEAVER FINDING COMFORT: Sharon White (not her real name) adjusts the bedding she uses to make sleeping at night in her car more comfortable. The 60-year-old Oakville woman has been living in her car since mid-July while she looks for a job and a new home. By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF What would it be like to be homeless? How would it feel to go from a normal life to a life where the stuffy insides of a car serve as your living quar- ters? How would you feel about yourself if confronted with such a situation? For long-time Oakville resident Sharon White, 60, no imagination is necessary. White is new to the homeless experience as she only started liv- ing in her car on July 19, of this year. Its a nice car, a Nissan Rogue, which driving down the street does not look out of place in Oakville. The car, however, is a remnant of Whites very different life, and now houses a sleeping bag, clothes, suitcases, books, water bottles and White herself. I never thought this would hap- pen to me. Never in a million years, said White, during an inter- view in Coronation Park. If you knew my past accom- plishments and where Ive traveled, flying on TD jets, and here I am nowits just unbelievable. White agreed to tell her story on the condition that her real name be withheld. She has children who live in the area and said she doesnt want them to be impacted. She also said there is a great See After page 3 KSM needs $100,000 By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Kerr Street Ministries needs 100 partners to tackle its $100,000 defi- cit and it needs them now. On Friday, the not-for-profit organizations new executive direc- tor, David Di Sabatino, issued a press release stating that he is look- ing for 100 partners willing to donate $1,000 each to help elimi- nate Kerr Street Ministries current financial situation and allow it to continue helping Oakvilles margin- alized citizens. To make matters worse, the money is needed by the end of August. Obviously, right now, we are in a position where we do need some new financial donations, said Di Sabatino. When you look at the residents of Oakville, more than 170,000, were looking for 100 of them who would say, I can write that cheque, thats easy. Ive done well financially. One thousand dollars can help and we are in a situation where we are trying to expand our reach as far as supporters throughout the year are concerned so we dont get into this situation next year. See KSM page 11 One woman's journey into homelessness kCampaign see s 100 donors to wipe out deficit by end of month www.oakvilleshops.com 1011 Upper Middle Road E. 905-849-4722 LONDON GOLD 905.337.0051 Fine Jewellery Co. Ltd. SELLING YOUR JEWELLERY? On your next Florida or Myrtle Beach vacation, dont be satisfi ed with a two-bed-and-washroom hotel room when you can have room for the whole family in a luxurious and well-appointed Condo, Villa or Pool Home! Find homes available at all the popular destinations including Disney World! The best place to start planning your Getaway! MANY vacation homes to choose from! All areas. You choose where you want to be. Choose from Condos, Villas, Pool homes and from 3 to 8 Bedroom homes. rates as low as /night$85 Planning a Florida or Myrtle Beach v cation? MHHR_FUll_WEST.indd 1 4/21/10 12:48:17 PM