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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, December 25, 2014 | 12 Letter to the Editor Harnessing the power of neighbourhood goodwill on Beechfield Road Social connection, support and community are essential to long-term health, happiness and success. In our quest to create a "more livable Oakville," we need to harness the power of community. The residents of Beechfield Road -- the street that we had the good fortune of moving to -- embrace this. On the May long weekend, the Decker family entertains local residents with a lavish dinner and fireworks display. Many Fridays in the spring and summer, neighbours host impromptu Boulevard Club parties, pulling out lawn chairs, bringing appetizers to share and gathering to connect and catch up. Several August long weekends have been celebrated with street closures, performances by local musicians and other talented residents, thanks to a Falls family initiative. The Forbes family hosts the annual Halloween costume party. The Wright and Clyde fami- Located Between cIBc & td BanK St. Nick will know where to find Oakville thanks to the Santa's runway, established annually on Christmas Eve, on Beechfield Road. | submitted photo wIde seLectIon of vanItIes to choose from JeweLLery BoX mIrror lies entertain at this busy time of year. When an illness or death afflicts a neighbour, someone will step up to shovel a driveway, bring food or provide whatever service is most in need. Local family milestones are also celebrat- ed with enthusiasm. But I'd like to draw special attention to a tradition started 10 years ago by Pat Decker and Kelly Falls, with special help from the Mathew and Dalby families. On Dec. 24, residents are recruited to help illuminate the street with candles for Santa's runway. It is a sight to see and worth sharing. Thank you to my very thoughtful neighbours for helping create a `more livable Beechfield'. Oakville, too, is `more livable' thanks to you. Mary Pearson, Oakville many sofa set styLes to choose from taBLe wIth cd stand 20 saLe % off FIREPLACE & ENTERTAINMENT UNIT dInIng sets In stocK merchandIse onLy *some restrictions may apply Buy a pair of Prescription Glasses and receive a pair of Sunglass Frames 50% off Bedroom set fLoor modeL at no Charge! * See store for details chaIrs groUP of seven framed PrInts varIety of now in two locations to serve you better Burlington Mall 905-635-8779 South oakville Centre 905-847-2975 (formerly hopedale mall) 92 Dunn Street Downtown oakville lebeauoptical@gmail.com www. lebeauoptical.com 905-845-3621 classique -Decor.com