The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

22 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday January 19, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com If you have a news tip or story idea, call the Oakville Beaver at 845-3824. Warehouse Clearance Sale SAVINGS UP TO 50% Don't Miss Out on Our Unbeatable Savings Beautiful All Leather Sofa/Loveseat Leather Sale Special Purchase $ Canadian Made Solid Wood Dining Sale · Great Chair Styles · Many Table Sizes · Custom Finish at No Extra Charge Table & 4 Chairs From Reg 2 Pcs Many Others to Choose From 3999 $1999 RON KUZYK / OAKVILLE BEAVER IN THE SWIM: On hand for a $2,500 donation from the Oakville Optimist Club were (l-r) Tim Clarke, chair of the Oakville YMCA Annual Giving Campaign, Wayne Thomas , president of the Oakville Optimist Club), and Bruce Ireland (CEO of the Oakville YMCA. Club Optimistic about the YMCA $ 1499 2399 $ Genuine All Leather Chairs T Chair Sale While They Last Pair of Chairs Pair of Chairs $ 1299 $699 Appleby Line Best Values Since 1977 Beside Harvey's 4205 4205 Fairview St. Burlington Fairview St. 905-634-5298 Mon.-Thurs. & Sat. 10:00-5:30; Fri. 10:00.-9:00; Sat. 10:00 -5:30; Sun. 12-4 here are some friendships that have stood the test of time, and the YMCA of Oakville's friendship with the Optimist Club of Oakville is a case in point. Oakville Optimist Club President Wayne Thomas was on hand at the Y this week to pledge a $2,500 donation to the Y's Annual Giving Campaign for 2007. "We are happy to help the Y in any way we can," said Thomas. "We have a mandate to provide service to youth in the local community and the YMCA of Oakville definitely fits that mandate." The not-for-profit Optimist Club of Oakville has contributed to the Oakville community since the late 1940s. Its passion is to `make our community and the world a better place for our youngest and most vulnerable citizens.' The club gets involved in as many local events as possible and raises funds for numerous causes. In September its holds its annual Shrimpfest and at Christmas its sells Christmas trees at Hopedale Mall. Members include a cross-section of enthusiastic individuals from business, industry, agriculture and many professions. The Optimist Club of Oakville was one of the first service clubs to donate to the YMCA of Oakville's Capital Campaign to build the new Rebecca Street facility, and continues to support the Y's work. YMCA CEO Bruce Ireland commented that the Optimist Club has been very involved over the years with Youth Basketbal Canada (YBC) and other programs. "The Optimist Club is a firm and long-time community supporter that understands the Y's mission to provide access to YMCA programs and services for all Oakville youth." For more information on the YMCA of Oakville and how to support the Y's mission as an individual, corporation or service club, contact the Y at 905-845-3417. -- Submitted by the YMCA of Oakville GETinvested NEW NEWSPAPER TABLOID & ONLINE MARKETING OPPORTUNITY FOR 2007 Reach700,000 Targeted Households in Canada's Fastest Growing Marketplace EDITORIALhighlights: Choosing the right investment advisor The perfectly balanced portfolio. Will I out-live my retirement savings? Fact or Fiction- Ethical investments perform as well as "sin stocks" Demystifying Mutual Funds Who needs permanent insurance The Retirement Choices Women as investors Wills and power of attorney Organizing family finances and more! SPACE DEADLINE: Friday, January 26th, 2007 MATERIAL DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 DISTRIBUTION: Wednesday-Sunday, February 14-18, 2007 Contact Metroland Corporate Sales Office Today! Tel: 416-493-1300 Fax: 416-493-0623 advertising@metroland.com www.millionsofreaders.com Metroland Media Group Walker's Line DOWNTOWN THIS WEEK Fabulous Fashion SHOES, BOOTS, HANDBAGS,GLOVES Leather & Suede LADIVA, FRANCO SARTO Ladies Sizes from 5-11 Widths AA B's & C 2007 o Come Visit Sole Desire Reg. Hours: Monday - Wednesday & Saturdays 9am-6pm Thursday & Friday 9am-7pm 107 Thomas Street, Oakville 905-844-7653(SOLE) E