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Should federal legislation be enacted to counter the drunk defence for assault? ~ OPINION Today we remember all of those courageous men and women who gave their lives for freedom and the 554,331 war veterans, including 49,492 women who remember all tooâ€"well, the memories and horror of war. They gave up critical years of their youth, some as many as six years, to fight for democracy. We also remember those young men and women who served in World War I and in Korea, who fought and lived in deplorable conditions to try and ensure a lasting peace. For others this fall has meant a reminder of how grateful Belgians were to have their country liberated over a three month period ending 50 years ago this month. In the spring, the vets will recall the liberation of Italy from Mussolini and in May the joint celebration of the liberation of Holland and VEâ€"Day, the end of war in Europe. And lastly, there will be a summer celebration on August 15th to mark VJâ€"Day, the end of the war in the Pacific. global conflicts, November 11th is a sacred day. But this year, it means something very special indeed. It was 50 years ago that marked the beginning of the end to Adolph Hitler‘s mad attempt at world domination. For some veterans it has meant a return to the beaches in June to remember the horror of landing in Normandy France and seeing buddies cut to shreds by machineâ€"gun fire. For those Canadians who lived through war or had family members die in The program at Bronte Creek Park by the OPP is just an extension of that progressive policing policy. Lest we forget Classified Advertising: 845â€"2809 Circulation: 845â€"9742 or 845â€"9743 Ian Oliver Publisher Robert Glasbey Advertising Director Norman Alexander Editor Geoff Hill Circulation Director Teri Casas Office Manager Tim Coles Production Manager The Oakvilo Beaver, fi ublished every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, at 467 Sree id., Oakvilla, is one of the Metroland Prin!flg Publ lhl\? Distributing gmw oi suburban nowtpapen which includes: Ajaxâ€"Pickering Newn Barrie Advance, Brampton Guard!an Burlington Post, Colli Conn«:bn Etobicoke Guardian, Georgetown I lent Acton Free Kingston This Week, Lindsay This Week, Markham Economist and Sun. Stoutfille/Uxbridge Tribune, Miton Canadian Champion, Mississauga News, Newmarketâ€"Aurora Eraâ€"Banner, North York Mirror, Oakville Beaver, Orillia Today, OlhawalWhhby This Week, Peterborough This Week, Richmond HiV Thomn| Liberal, Scarborough Mirror. 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In the event of typographical;rrov. advertising goods i i ising i ithdrawn at any time. The Halton Regional Police have long practiced this kind of policing that includes more foot and bicycle patrols that put a personal stamp on policing. Bicycle patrols will continue to be made on a random basis and will continâ€" ue as long as weather permits. When snqw covers the ground, foot patrols will be undertaken. As well, park patrons witnessing some problems can now report them to this office. It‘s all part of a changing focus in police work to more communityâ€"oriented service....getting the officers out of their cars and back into the everyday life of citizens to know there are people looking after their interests. The new ‘extended service office‘ is now open near the skating rink and swimming pool. It will be staffed by OPP officers and law and security stuâ€" dents from Sheridan College. But the Ontario Provincial Police, in association with the park, have come up with the Yogi Bear program for the winter months. It has been an effective deterrent to thieves and other wouldâ€"be trouble makers in the park during the spring, summer and fall months, but now winter visitors will enjoy that same security. But this same popularity has also made it easy for crooks to take advantage of those using the facility. These individuals know that families will likely spend a few hours there and that means these crooks have time to break into a car, steal a stereo system or other goods, while the family is away. Park. It draws people throughout the year. Whether it‘s hiking or walkâ€" ing to picnicking, basketball, swimming or taking in the programs, it‘s a very popular spot. One of the biggest assets in Oakville is the Bronte Creek Provincial The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month...Lest We Forget. Good program RESULTS OF LAST WEEK‘S POL! 467 Speers Road, Oakville, Ont. L6K 354 845â€"3824 Fax: 845â€"3085 Results of the poll will be published in the next Friday edition of the Oakville Beaver. Advertiser, Barrie Advance, Brampton Guardian, Burlington Post, Collin ood Connection, Etobicoke Guardian, Georgetown Ind lent Acton Free Kingston This Week, Lindsay This Week, Mar am Economist and Sun, Stoutfille/Uxbridge Tribune, Miton Canadian Champion, sissauga News Callers have until 12 noon Thursday to register their vote. Are you in favor of not permitting elecâ€" tion signs on Townâ€"owned land? Cast your ballot by calling 845â€"5585, box 5008 to vote. "My own personal opinion is that there has to be a shakeâ€"up in the municipal field, especially in county administration," said Mayor Allan Masson. "The government appears to be concerned with the economic aspects of this move. What we are conâ€" cerned with more particularly is a more representaâ€" These units would be based on economic, geoâ€" graphic and population factors, as well as present boundary lines. 30 years ago The mayors of both Oakville and Burlington received with interest the tentative proposal of the Ontario government to replace the present 38 administrative governments by a series of regional governments units with much greater responsibiliâ€" ties. A MacDonald Avenue man was fined $50 and $11.50 court costs in court Wednesday for a Halloween "joke" in which he was charged with taking his brother‘s car without permission. The car stalled at the Fourth Line rail intersection and was hit by a train, after which police considered it a total loss.â€" From the Nov. 11, 1954 Oakville Record Star Auto dealer Jack Cornwall, who was acting chairman of the meeting, said the need for a Community Chest fitted the old adage of strength through unity. Ten organizations are expected to benefit from the community charity pool. The suggested particiâ€" pants are the Red Cross, Salvation Army, Canadian National Institute of the Blind, Victorian Order of Nurses, Family Welfare Bureau, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Canadian Cancer Society, Humane Society and Safety Council. The YMCA and YWCA would be included when established locally. 40 years ago 7Â¥ he newlyâ€"formed Oakvilleâ€"Trafalgar Community Chest will likely begin its 4 inaugural campaign early February, the Chest executive announced. It was meeting this week to draft a budget for 1955 requirements. * PAGES OFTHE PAST #A.2, Community Chest was precursor of our present day United Way Alook back at the events that made headines in Oakvile. L THOUGHT GRANDMA AND GRANDPA CAME HERE Taken from the archives of the Oakville Beaver including stories from The Oakville Recordâ€"Star, The Oakville Trafalgar Journal, the Oakville Journal Record and the Oakville Beaver. Stephenson has said no student will lose their year if the strike is ended quickly. Striking teachers at Ontario‘s 22 community colleges were ordered back to work late yesterday through legislation introduced by Education Minister Bette Stephenson. Sheridan‘s 3,500 Oakville campus students have been without classes since the threeâ€"week provinceâ€"wide strike began Oct. 17. Although the actual startâ€"up date for classes wasn‘t available at press time yesterday, Sheridan College president Don Shields anticipated classes would start Monday. They made only one deletion: That was the conâ€" troversial overpass that would link Chartwell Road to the Eighth Line over the QEW. But the door was not slammed shut even on that feature. â€" Oakyville Journal Record, Nov. 8, 1974 10 years ago The big word around campus yesterday was RELIEF as Sheridan College students prepared to head back to classes on Monday. They sealed over the emotional eruptions of the lengthy public hearing into the widening plan by approving all features of the $50â€"million plan announced last June by the ministry of transportaâ€" tion and communications. "Our beef at the present time is the high proporâ€" tion of contributions that Oakville and Burlington are making to the county without proportional repâ€" resentation. 20 years ago The proposed Queen Elizabeth Way widening â€" a provincial scheme to expand the freeway flowing through the heart of Oakville into an eight lane ribbon of pavement â€" was endorsed Wednesday night by town councillors. tive form of government. â€" From the Daily Journal Record, Nov. 6, 1964 TOVESHT OLD FRIENDS?