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8- The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday February 13, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Playing fair makes hockey fun Editor's note: Seven-year-old teammates like "Good playing," Hunter MacKinnon, of Oakville, is "That was a great shot" or tell your the first winner in a national contest goalie, "Nice save" ...make other sponsored by Henkel Consumer hockey players feel good about themGoods of Canada. Hunter was the selves and the game. first monthly winner randomly I have watched so many videos of selected for telling Canadians what Bobby Orr that he is my hockey hero. it means to Play Fair, Play Clean I want to grow up and be a hockey Hockey. The following is his winplayer just like him. He always passed ning entry: the puck to help other players look I have just started my hockey good and he also scored lots of goals. Hunter MacKinnon journey playing for the Green He was the nicest player on the Gators Team here in Oakville, ice...he was a "gentle player" and didOntario. It is my first time playing on a hockey n't get into stupid fights. team and I love it. I like my STOP badge on my jersey because I learned how to play fair hockey by watch- it is like a safety sign. Our coaches told us that ing and listening to my Daddy, my Mommy, it means we have to come to a complete stop Don Cherry and my hockey coaches. like a car when we come near the boards or the Playing "Fair" means not hogging the puck net or near another player. The reason we STOP but to pass the puck to your teammates who are is so that we don't run down and hurt the other closer to the net so they can score!!! player. Make sure everyone on the team plays the And never lift your stick or skates to hurt same amount of time...don't just send out the another player. best players and let the others sit on the bench. When everyone listens to the rules it Shake hands nicely with the other team at makes playing hockey safer and more fun. the end of each game even if your team loses. I am so lucky to be able to play hockey...it's Try your best and say nice things to your the best sport in the world. DEREK WOOLLAM / OAKVILLE BEAVER PASSION FOR HOCKEY: Hunter MacKinnon practices his slapshot in his Oakville driveway. Vision ­ To be the most livable town in Canada TAKE PART IN THE 2008 BUDGET PROCESS! Please note that all questions, comments and Town responses (if required) will be posted to the Town of Oakville website for public review. All meetings are held at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road. Visit www.oakville.ca for more budget information. Oakville's Budget Committee meetings can be viewed live on Town TV at www.towntv.ca. The 2008 Budget process is underway. Oakville residents are invited to take part in the budget process to help Oakville attain its vision of being "the most livable town in Canada." Share Your Comments and Get Involved The 2008 Budget Committee will consider all submissions, whether in person, writing or email as part of their budget deliberations. UPCOMING BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING DATES February 19 February 22 February 25 February 26 February 27 March 3 2 ­ 5 p.m. 1 ­ 4 p.m. 1 ­ 4 p.m. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 7 ­ 9 p.m. 7 p.m. Committee Rooms 1 & 2 Committee Rooms 1 & 2 Committee Rooms 1 & 2 Committee Rooms 1 & 2 Council Chambers Council Chambers Staff Presentations Staff Presentations Staff Presentations Public Delegations and Budget Deliberations Public Delegations and Budget Deliberations (if required) Presentation of Budget Committe Recommendations and Final Budget Approval by Council · · · Residents who wish to appear before the Budget Committee as a delegate should register with Nancy Fiorentino, Committee Coordinator at nfiorentino@oakville.ca or 905-338-4179. Written comments for the Committee can be sent to Nancy Fiorentino, Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6J 5A6. Residents can also email their comments to budget2008@oakville.ca or fax to 905-815-2004. FAMILY DAY OPENINGS & CLOSURES Statutory Holiday -- Monday, February 18, 2008 On Monday, February 18, all Town facilities, libraries and community centres will be closed with the exception of the following which will remain open in celebration of Family Day. OPEN ON FAMILY DAY: · Glen Abbey Community Centre for drop-in use · River Oaks Community Centre for drop-in use · All arenas (see schedule below) · Glen Abbey Community Centre pool ­ (see schedule below) ENERGY FAIR! Saturday, February 23, 10 a.m. ­ 2 p.m. Oakville Town Hall - South Atrium, 1225 Trafalgar Road Visit a number of exhibitors to find out how to conserve energy at home and on the road. Learn about new energy saving technologies as well as alternative energy sources. Join us for a one hour workshop with an Energuide for House's Home auditor, for tips and advice on how to make your home more energy efficient. There will be two sessions 10:30 a.m. ­ 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. ­ 2:00 p.m. Sign up for Earth Hour! Register your family, organization, school or business and take action on climate change. Turn off your lights on March 29 at 8 p.m. and help reduce Oakville's energy consumption. At the door receive a brand new CFL light bulb for FREE! Union Gas will be handing out FREE Energy Saving Kits! Win an energy efficient prize! Child minding program available for preschool and school age children ages 3+. Pad "B" Family Day Activities Glen Abbey Swim Times: 10 - 11:30 a.m. - Leisure Swim 11:30 a.m. ­ 12 p.m. - Waterjogging 12- 2 p.m. - Lengths Swim 2 - 3:30 p.m. - Leisure Swim Family Skate Times: Glen Abbey 10 ­ 11:30 a.m. Glen Abbey 1:30 ­ 3 p.m. Joshua's Creek 1:30 ­ 3:20 p.m. Kinoak 3 ­ 4:50 p.m. Maple Grove 3 ­ 4:50 p.m. Oakville 7 ­ 8:20 p.m River Oaks 3­ 4:45 p.m. Blue Rink Green Rink Blue Rink All direct programs will be cancelled. Accounts will be credited or make up classes will be accommodated during the regular schedule. For more information visit www.oakville.ca. Supported by the Ontario Ministry of Energy