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THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday September 29, 1999 1% Financing, 48 mo. 99 Taurus Call 825-TIPS or 1-800-668-5151 Tire th e ft to o k p lanning between 6 p.m. on Sept. 18th and 8 a.m. Mon. Sept. 20th, suspects stole 40 alu­ minum trailer rims and tires from Kid Trailer and Equipment, located at 2440 Beryl Rd. The value of the stolen items totals approxi­ mately $28,000. Police report the theft was very well planned, as a wooded area bor­ dering the above location was cleared, a large dual wheeled vehicle was used for the transporta­ tion of the articles and a small bridge was placed over a creek, enabling the suspects to roll the rims and tires over it. This type of theft requires planning, the a p p r o p r i a t e equipment and m u s c u l a r s t r e n g t h . Someone must know who is responsible for this major theft. Perhaps the cul­ prits have tried to sell the product to you. Perhaps you know who is responsible for this theft. If you do, call Crime Stoppers. If you have any information that leads to an arrest in this or any other case, you may be eligi­ ble for a cash reward. You need not give your name, and your information can be taken with c o m p l e t e anonymity. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to Call Display. Call 1-800- 222-TIPS or 825- TIPS (825-8477). Larger firms ignoring Chamber Incoming Oakville Chamber of Commerce president wants to see more marquee companies supporting the voice of local business By Sandra Om and S P E C IA L T O T H E B E A V E R The incoming President of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce is not satisfied with the number of large firms listed as members and wants to see more join during his term in office. Replacing Doug Watson, Bob Griesbach, who was past president of the Oakville Water Front Festival and past president of the Oakville Kiwanis Club, plans to continue with the successful strategies that have seen the Chamber's membership base grow to 1,157 compa­ nies while focusing on new ways of attracting the larger companies. "Some larger companies ask why do we need the Chamber saying it is just a networking and social club for smaller companies," said Griesbach, Vice PresidenL Management Consulting for AGRA Monenco. But membership in the Chamber, said Griesbach whose company employs 300 people and has been a Chamber member since 1992, provides a direct means of influencing government policy regarding issues concerning the business commu­ nity at the municipal, regional, provincial and federal level. Through membership in the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, local business interests are represented at the provincial Bob Griesbach: new president of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce level by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, and at the federal level by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce while municipal and regional issues are tackled directly by the Oakville Chamber. Recently the Chamber has been rep­ resenting its members' concerns regard­ ing proposed changes to by-laws effect­ ing homebased businesses and the possi­ ble introduction of a licensing system. By becoming involved, the Chamber ensures any changes that occur will be conducive to business operating in Oakville. "We try to be aware of what is hap­ pening in the government sector whether it be federal, provincial, regional or town and to give our view point as to the best way to positively influence the business climate," said Griesbach. This weekend, Griesbach, along with outgoing president Doug Watson and Don Crossley, Executive Vice President of the Oakville Chamber, were in Edmonton to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The main purpose of the trip is to back a resolution proposed by a member of the Oakville Chamber to harmonize taxes (GST and PST) and to vote on issues brought forward by other Chambers from across Canada. If accepted, the Oakville resolution will be one of the many items brought to the attention of Finance Minister Paul Martin. Most recommendations presented to the federal government by the Canadian Chamber are followed and Crossley attributes this to the thorough review process recommendations undergo. "Normally these things are acted upon because they start at a local level then are taken to the national level where they are discussed and voted upon," said Crossley during a telephone interview. "The government feels it is not just pecu­ liar to Oakville, but is something of a national concern." In addition to giving business con­ cerns a voice at the various levels of gov­ ernment Griesbach noted there are also other values of membership that may not be immediately self-evident. "There is the opportunity for staff self-development through involvement in the Chamber," said Griesbach. "Employees may become more valuable to their employer by having exposure through the Chamber to leadership opportunities and different ways of doing things." CLINIC in association with The Trillium Health Centre presents An Anti-Aging Approach to Menopause and Andropause A Symposium for Women & Men on Restoring Youth & Vitality Friday, October 1/99 - 7:00 p .m .-10:00 p.m . Hammerson Hall - Living Arts Centre 4141 Living Arts Dr. (Burnhamthorpe & Hwy. 10) RSVP Required (905) 848-6795 Registration 6:00-7:00 pm & Educational Exhibits Introduction D r Catherine Chalin, Behavioral Scien tist Menopause Management in an Anti-Aging Medical Context D r Elaine Chin, W om an's H ealth & Anti-Aging Physician Andropause - "The Male Menopause" D r Jack Barkin, Urologist Surgical & Non Surgical Approaches to Turning Back "The Clock" D r Frank Lista, Plastic Surgeon "Sexual Forever" Sue Johanson - Sex Educator and Host of W.TJV.'s Sunday Night Sex Show No Admission Fee FREE Parking Admission Tickets Req'd. Located in the Trillium Health Centre, the Beresford Clinic focuses on wellness for women and their families, offering one stop OHIP covered Medical care, Longevity and Anti-Aging programs, Psychological counseling, Bio-Medic skin treatment, Reg. Massage therapy, as well esthetic and image services. New Patients Welcome. 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