8- The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday September 26, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com RUSTIC WARMTH SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS Grades 9 to 12 Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School Linbrook celebrates 75th anniversary Ecole Linbrook Public School will host a 75th anniversary Open House this Friday. The school located at 1079 Linbrook Rd. will open its doors from 5:30-8 p.m. and everyone is welcome. A welcome ceremony begins at 6 p.m. and there will be lots to do. Among the features, visitors will be able to experience the recreated 1932 one-room school, view historical memorabilia, attend presentations by current Linbrook students, attend a tree planting ceremony and reconnect with former classmates and friends. Keepsakes of Linbrook will also be available to purchase or order including: a limited edition Linbrook watercolour painting and note cards by local artist Kathy Haliday, an engraved walkway stone, a commemorative DVD and a 2007-2008 yearbook. To register for the open house contact the school at 905-845-2401 or e-mail linbrook@cogeco.ca. HALTON CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ESL/LITERACY FREE! The program will give Secondary students the opportunity to practice and improve their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills once a week for 4 hours. SATURDAY PROGRAM Father's Day Special 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. Continuous student intake THIS IS NOT A CREDIT COURSE "MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN SPECIALISTS" w w w. c o b b l e s t o n e m b e r s . c a OAKVILLE ADULT LEARNING CENTRE 171 Speers Road, Oakville (905) 849-7555 Ext. 223 406 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE ACROSS FROM RONA LANSING 905.337.2066 Celebrating National Forest Week -Oakville is proud to be the 2007 Forest Capital of Canada Join A Town of Oakville Advisory Committee and Make A Difference. Mayor Rob Burton and Members of Oakville Town Council invite and encourage you to apply to serve on a Town Committee and help make Oakville the most livable town in Canada. Currently there are vacancies on the following advisory committees: · Accessibility Advisory Committee (1 position available) · Bronte District Advisory Committee (3 positions available) · Harbours Advisory Committee (Please indicate on the application if you are a boat owner) (2 positions available) · Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee (3 positions available) · Property Standards Committee (1 position available) · Special Committee Against Impaired Driving (2 positions available) · Seniors Advisory Committee (1 position available) · Taxicab Review Committee (1 position available) Further details, committee descriptions and application forms are available on the Town's website at www.oakville.ca/advisory.asp or from the Clerk's Department at Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road. We welcome all interested Oakville property owners and residents, 18 years of age or older to complete and submit an application form either online at www.oakville.ca/advisory.asp or to the Clerk's Department, in person or by mail, Town of Oakville, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6J 5A6. All application forms must be received by the Clerk's Department by Friday, October 19, 2007. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the Clerk's Department has received their application. Town Council will appoint qualified candidates for citizen vacancies based on the recommendations of the Striking Committee. Please note that all applicants will be notified of the final determination of their application by mail. For more information about the appointment procedure, please call Colleen Tino, Clerk's Department at 905-845-6601, ext. 3136, or e-mail ctino@oakville.ca. Volunteer you can make a difference. brate! e l e C . k l a W . Run On Sunday, October 14th, join in this 5km run/walk event sponsored by happening at Lakeside Park at the foot of Navy Street. in support of the Oakville 150th REACH Legacy Fund The first 150 people to register will receive a New Balance technical shirt. Winners in each age category will receive a one-of-a-kind Heritage Hustle commemorative medal. Everyone who registers will receive an Oakville 150th bag filled with goodies. Plus, bring the whole family to the 1.5km Family Fun Walk. Explore the grounds of Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate, walk along the waterfront, enjoy complimentary refreshments and entertainment at the gazebo. Register Now for the Heritage Hustle! Visit 150.oakville.ca for more details. Price goes up October 9th! Thanks to our 5km sponsors: Recognize....Reflect....Remember offer our residents a number of " Weoptions that respect and reflect the wishes of their loved ones. " - Heather Turenne, Supervisor of Cemetery Services The Town of Oakville is offering its residents yet another choice. A new columbarium, for cremated remains, has just been placed in St. Jude's Cemetery - beautifully located on Lakeshore Road in South Oakville. For more information or to make arrangements, please contact the Cemetery Services staff at 905.338.4236.