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Group has vested interest in seeing harbours continue to flourish by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff 3 | Friday, August 22, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com What began as a group of residents voicing concerns about a financial strategic business plan for Oakville's harbours in 2010 has blossomed into a volunteer-based organization dedicated to sustaining the harbours for years to come. The Association of Oakville Harbours Stakeholders (AOHS), which recently held an open house that drew more than 120 to the Oakville Yacht Squadron, has been actively advocating for the social, economic and environmental interests of Oakville's harbours. AOHS Chair John McMullen told the Oakville Beaver there are numerous issues that are important to the boating clubs, their members, non-club boaters, anglers, local businesses and others who are impacted by the welfare of the harbours. Many have a vested interest, he said, in seeing the harbours continue to flourish. Some of the issues they've been trying to tackle over the last four John McMullen years and continue to advocate for are the harbours' capacity, sediment management and, of course, safety issues. "Looking down the road, the two harbours are what we refer to as Halton region's gateway to Lake Ontario," said McMullen, Dell Computers Holland Park Garden Home Hardware Rabba J. Company Limited New Homes The W Autospa The Shoe Company a boater who got involved in the group because he wanted to do what he could to help maintain what he thinks is one of Oakville's prime assets. "So with growth taking place in the region over the coming years, the harbours' capacity is going to become an issue. So what's the plan for the future?" A study currently underway to evaluate the feasibility and capacity of the harbours looks at the current use and user demand, McMullen continued. He said the study is a stepping stone for a much-needed master plan for harbours. The group, he added, is making inroads establishing important relationships with Town staff while working with one another in the best interest of Oakville's harbours. The group closely reviewed and provided input to the Town's new harbours bylaw, and continues to review rates, fees and the services offered by Oakville's marinas, and the financial management of the harbours. McMullen is encouraging residents who want to play a part in helping sustain the harbours for the enjoyment of future generations to join the volunteer-based organization. For more information, email boater@oakvilleboaters.com or visit www. oakvilleboaters.com. inside today's Editorial Sports Beaver www.insideHALTON.com Sore Feet, Sports Injury, Painful Ingrown Toenails? Plantar Warts? We can help! Exceptional footcare for all ages. · Routine footcare · Corns & calluses · Plantar warts · Heel/arch/foot pain · Diabetic footcare and education · Thick or ingrown nails · Nail surgery · Sports related foot problems & injuries · Custom made orthotics · Sigvaris® compression stockings · Evenings and saturday appointments available · New patients welcome! J. Richard Werkman chiropodist 6 16 Artscene Classified 14 20 *All flyers not necessarily delivered to all homes For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com Now offering Laser treatment for toenail fungus. located on the north/west corner of maple grove dr. and cornwall rd. 1495 Cornwall Rd., Suite 33, Oakville T: 905-845-4817 www.werkman.ca Learning That Inspires ALL The Senses Oakville's Newest Dental Office Opening SOOn! Award winning, art-full education for Pre-K, JK and SK students o us t Call e your ng arra nal 8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Half day Programs: Full day Programs: o pers ur! to Dr. Marisa D'angelo Dr. Shivani Saggar 8:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. We are proud to announce the opening of our dental office, conveniently located on the ground floor of the recently built Palermo Professional Center (SE corner of Bronte Road and Dundas Street). We offer full Family Dental Services in our brand new, state-of-the-art office in a calm and relaxing environment. We are a paperless office and use digital x-rays. * * * * Inquiry based Individualized to your child Arts infused March & Summer Break Camps! We welcome kids, teens, adults and seniors. NEW PATIENTS are welcome and we will accommodate your dental emergencies. We will directly bill your insurance company and offer convenient evening and weekend appointments. Call to book your appointment today 905-827-8700.Visit us at www.reflections-dental.ca Bronte Rd. facebook.com/oakvilleacademy www.reflections-dental.ca 3rd Line www.oakvilleacademypreschool.com www.oakvilleacademy.com Dundas St. W. 905-827-8700 è 1011 Upper Middle Road, Oakville, ON 905-844-2787 2525 Old Bronte Road, Suite #130 Palermo Professional Centre N