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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Wednesday, August 6, 2014 | 4 CONCRETE Oakville was spared brunt of rainstorms EXPOSED AGGREGATE (Pebble) · DRIVEWAYS · STEPS · FRENCH CURBS · WALKWAYS · PATIOS · GARAGE FLOORS uality At Its Best! Call Fernando 905-844-5518 1-888-944-5518 www.concretetrimmings.com FREE ESTIMATES The Oakville Museum's annual Emancipation Day celebration at Erchless Estate had many things to keep people entertained including live music, activities, crafts, foods, and more. However, it didn't have great weather on its side, so it moved indoors and then wrapped up. At top left, singer Geraldine DeFoe sang the Canadian National Anthem and the Black National Anthem to kick off the celebrations. Mackenzie Barnett, 4, and his dad Jon Barnett drum together before the opening ceremonies. Members of the Hope Centre Choir perform. Indoor Sidewalk Sale! Selected seasonal merchandise on sale from Here is just a sample: Home Decor Fabrics from $2.50, $3 & $4 m Outdoor Fabrics from $5 m & their Coordinates Better than Half Price! Selected Duvet Cover Sets photos by Franki Ikeman ­ Oakville Beaver (@halton_photog) continued from p.1 ing Tuesday that due to the rain over the long weekend, all grass sports fields and ball diamonds would be closed until further notice. Artificial turf fields remain open. Town Communications Adviser Jill MacInnes said staff is inspecting all public parks and woodland trails and that some of the worst-hit areas would be cordoned off. "Many parks and trails are flooded and, in some cases, completely washed out," she said. "Residents are advised to use caution if using these areas." Conservation Halton (CH) is asking residents to be careful around rivers, streams, lakes and ponds. The organization said elevated water levels, fastflowing water and slippery conditions along stream banks can make these locations extremely dangerous. The lights stayed on for the majority of Oakville residents during the storm. see Rain on p.5 THERE'S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO DESIGN YOUR DREAM AYA KITCHEN Cushion Covers from $4 ea. Fashion & Basic Fabrics from $2 & $3 m Must Have Knits $2 & $3 m and up, per m or unit! Sale in effect August 4-17, 2014, on selected, in-stock merchandise. Where offer is Buy 1, Get 2 Free, purchase first m or unit at Fabricland ' s regular price, and get the next 2 units, of equal value or less, free. Look for the red sale tags. Bold Graphix Group $3-$5 m Selected Ribbon Spools & Trims by the metre Buy 1, Get 2 Free! Many more items on sale in-store, while quantities last. Selection will vary. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! www.fabricland.ca MISSISSAUGA: 3015 WINSTON CHURCHILL BLVD. (N.W. side @ Dundas) 905-828-9966 BURLINGTON: 3515 FAIRVIEW ST. 905-639-2516 AYA KITCHENS OF OAKVILLE · 1195 North Service Road West AyAoakville.com · 905.847.1522