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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, August 14, 2015 | 8 Proud mom thanks Oakville community for helping guide a bright future This past week I had the pleasure of watching my son participate in the 2015 Ontario Little League Provincial Championship game for 10 year olds and under in Brockville. As I peered through the fence and saw him out on the grass in his blue-and-white Oakville Whitecaps uniform, I recalled the saying "It takes a village to raise a child...". I could hear the shouts behind me from other parents, `Wait for your pitch!' `You've got this!' `Have fun out there!' Yes, this is our village. Our Oakvillage. Years of parents, coaches and volunteers supporting David through Little League baseball -- house league and Whitecaps. More months and more community participants, in our local arenas playing hockey for Minor Oakville Hockey Association (MOHA) were always combined with town activities, school activities and an education system that can't be topped (thanks to all those incredible teachers at West Oak Public School and Abbey Park High School.) The systems and roads/ pathways are part of every village and every child's development. We know our neighbours. He tricked-ortreated through our neighbourhoods with friends he grew up with and played street hockey with, and rode his bike with, through the many Oakville trails. We live in a beautiful village. But this week was different. My son wasn't one of the 10 year olds out there playing baseball. He was a 19-year-old assistant coach for the team. He stood next to first base and encouraged the boys to play their best. How did he get there? It was the village. Thank you: Brian, Derek, April, (the parents and coaches who challenged David with this incredible opportunity and learning experience), the people who gave him part-time and full-time summer employment while he is in university (and then gave him the week off to help coach this team). Thank you for the trails he rides his bike on, the public swimming pools where he learned to swim. Thank you to Peter who taught him to umpire. The MOHA organization that awarded him their first-ever scholarship. To all the people in our village because you helped, you encouraged and you permitted my son to grow with our community and inspired to give back... and I think that is what every community, every village hopes for their young. You raise a child to grow and move forward and hope that eventually they reach out and give back. This week I watched a young man give back to our village and I just want to say... to our village, Thank you Oakville. Nadine Gignac, Oakville (David Zilkey's mom) Authorities must be given tools for the job continued from p.6 I was also referred to their Road Watch Online Program. Submit the licence plate number and details and they may send a letter to the owner, encouraging them to reduce the noise of their motor bikes. I believe that any owner who deliberately sets out to generate excessive noise would The Body Shaping Fitness Studio For Women Thank You oakville! · Fitness · Personal Trainer ­ Dirk Gebhardt · Above & Beyond Overall Customer Service · Weight Loss consign such a letter to the waste paper basket. So, our Provincial and Town law makers need to pass appropriate legislation with effective enforcement and our police be given the required resources to remove these offending motor bikes from our roads. Richard Ponter, Oakville Nominated in the following categories for 2015! We are so confident that you will love it here that we are offering you a 905-829-1040 www.bombaybhelrestaurant.com Indian Cuisine 1 Week FRee MeMBeRShiP no obligation, all classes included. Protein... a Quick, Healthy & Fun weight Ideal ProteIn Ideal loss program for Men and Women! no exercise required! largest product seletion in oakville! ClInIC no Consultation or Weigh in Fees! 183 Lakeshore Road W., Oakville | 905.849.1919 | www.bodyshapingstudio.com 2525 Hampshire Gate, Oakville, L6H 6C8 Get the Best Price on Your Next New Car Hassle Free.... With Dealer Invoice Prices Visit www.carcostcanada.com first. CONCRETE ExposEd aggrEgatE (pebble) Getting started is easy! Get ready to save on your next new car. CALL US AT AT · DRIVEWAYS · FRENCH CURBS · PATIOS · STEPS · WALKWAYS · GARAGE FLOORS uality At Its Best! Call Fernando FREE ESTIMATES 289-813-3200 905-844-5518 1-888-944-5518 www.concretetrimmings.com www