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13 | Thursday, June 19, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE JUNE 19 - JUNE 22 SIDEWALK SALE SIDEW S Local businesses, organizations and individuals can sponsor local floral plantings and displays through the Town's Oakville Blooms program. | photo courtesy Town of Oakville Oakville is blooming for summer by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff The town is in full bloom with municipal gardening crews finishing up spring planting in garden beds on medians, boulevards and in parks across Oakville. "Beautiful, well-maintained public spaces are a big part of what makes Oakville so livable," said Mayor Rob Burton. "From our parks and boulevards to our shopping and entertainment districts, everywhere you look, Oakville is blooming." More than 125,000 flowers grown from seedlings at the Oakville Municipal Greenhouse and Conservatory on Cornwall Road will be planted. They're sponsored by local businesses and organizations through the Oakville Blooms sponsorship program, which offers businesses, groups, individuals and organizations an opportunity to contribute to the beautification of the town. Flowers on display in planters, hanging baskets and garden beds include the common varieties of petunias, marigolds, periwinkles and begonias mixed with more exotic tropical plants such as banana trees, bougainvillea, birds of paradise and palm trees. Besides their appearance, plants are chosen for durability in cooler weather, salt tolerance, drought tolerance, and wind resistance. "The quality of Oakville's plantings is largely due to our dedicated greenhouse staff, professional gardeners and community volunteers," said Chris Mark, director of parks and open space department for the Town of Oakville. "Their efforts combined with the support of commercial sponsors mean we can all enjoy a more beautiful Oakville." During the summer, residents and visitors are invited to enjoy the town's significant floral displays at Gairloch Gardens, Erchless Estate, George's Square, Shell Park, and Nottinghill Park. For more information, call ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601 or visit oakville.ca. Audiology and Hearing Aid Centre The ears are just one small part of the hearing system. It is the brain that actually processes the sound that the ear receives. As we age, the filtering ability of the brain begins to diminish making it more difficult to hear in a background of noise and to understand when speech is spoken at a rapid rate or with an accent. Research at the University of Maryland has confirmed that seeing a person who is speaking helps the brain process words faster and more accurately. Three important strategies to assist people in hearing better are: Speak slower, speak clearly and face the listener. If you are having difficulty, book a hearing test. Hearing aids give your brain dramatic assistance in sorting out speech and makes listening less of a daily struggle. Book a hearing test and start the journey to better hearing. HEARING SCIENCES We hear with our brain!! For more info visit www.oakvilledowntown.com Brought to you by the Businesses of Downtown Oakville and the generous support of our sponsors Call (905) to book your complimentary hearing test ($60 value, Age 55+) If you've forgotten what fair, professional services feels like, call us and prepare to be amazed! Satisfaction guaranteed! 465-3277 (EARS) OAKVILLE 2419 Marine Drive