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FORD 14-Tne Oakville Beaver, Wednesday June 11, 2003 Happy 50thAnniversary Ford! The Race of the Century Halton Healthcare Services and the OTMH Charitable Corporation would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for all of the support that the Ford Motor Company has generously given to the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital over the years through both charitable donations and as a contributing sponsor of the OTMH Classic 3km Family Walk/5km Run. O . . T -M # C O R f U R A I IO N OTMH IS fc ttS * ] H alton H ealth care t iA f lt (A B L E . Classic www.haltonhealthcare.com In October 1901, Henry Ford entered a drove a car o f his own design in a high-profile race against Alexander Winton, the country's largest auto manufacturer. Ford's Sweepstakes' , considered the underdog, ended up winning the 10-mile race. * In October 1901, a then-unknown Henry Ford entered and drove a car of his own design in a high- the ground. In November 1901, Ford filed articles of incorporation for the Henry Ford Company. Less than a year later, however, in a difference of opinion with other in the company, Ford elected to pursue other interests. When he departed, the Henry Ford Company became the Cadillac Motor Car Company. Ford raced his "999" car and the Aero in 1902, to again prove his credibility. He hired Barney Oldfield, a well-known bicycle racer to drive the car. In true "No Boundaries" fashion, Ford used racing to reconfirm his capability and test the mettle of his cars and his ingenuity. And the rest, as they say, is history. Congratulations on your 50th Anniversary profile race in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Competing against Alexander Winton (the country's largest auto manufacturer and then-Oracing champion) and a car with significantly greatef horsepower, Ford was con sidered the underdog. But the spectators were astonished when in the 7th lapWinton's engine failed, and Ford's "Sweepstakes" won the 10-mile race. It was an important turning point. Financiers, watching from the stands as he accepted Bonnie Brviini M.P.. Oakville the winning trophy, were now ready to offer Ford the financial backing necessary to get his company off Ford has played an integral role in the development of Oakville. Not only has it proven to be a leader in its industry, but has also demonstrated that it is a caring and responsible corporate citizen. Best Wishes and Continued Success! phone: 905-827-2077 fax: 905-827-7516 email: brownb@parl.gc.ca Ford fact - "Fordomatic" That term was the official name for an automatic transmission Ford Motor Company introduced in 1951. Called the "Merc-oMatic" on Mercury cars, this inno vation gave many drivers new confidence behind the wheel. T II A N k V O U VO R YO I R C O M MI N I T Y 1 N Y () I V K M K \ T CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on 100 Years of Success 100 y e a rs in C a n a d a 50 y e a rs in O a k v ille 12 y e a rs w ith th e O a k v ille W a te rfro n t F e s tiv a l YMCA o f Oakville families thank Ford o f C anada for m aking o u r A dventure C entre a dream com e true! O A K V IL L E C H A M BER o f C O M M ERC E Thank you fo r you r co n tin u e d su p p o rt o f th e O akville W aterfront Festival. B ecause o f you, O akville has been able to see som e o f C a n a d a 's m ost ou tsta n d in g ta le n t & events, in clu d in g The All Ford E xtravaganza C lassic C ar Show, The C AA N ational A uto S kills C hallenge, and en tertain m en t by Rem y Shand. Thank you, Ford. We c o u ld n 't have do ne it w ith o u t you. 2521 W yecroft Road YMCA of Oakville We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. Oakville ON (905) 845-6613 ~ n * tt h fc ttc H S presents Oakville Y YMCA of Oakville 1 X T TM 4 1 0 Rebecca Street. Oakville. ON L6K 1K7 » Tel 9 0 5 -8 4 5 -3 4 1 7 Fax 9 0 5 -8 4 2 -6 7 9 2 * E-m a il: cu stom erservice^oakville.ym ca.ca Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 5 :3 0 a m -1 0:00 pm Saturday 7:00 a m -G :0 0 pm . Sunday 8 :0 0 a m -6 :0 0 pin www.oakvillechamber.com