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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday January 23, 2009 - 35 QE Park public meeting Feb. 5 A public meeting on the future use of QE Park will be held Thursday, Feb. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd. in the south atrium. The information meeting will feature a discussion of the three design options for the space, each of which incorporates a community and recreation centre with dedicated arts and culture space. Information from this meeting, along with input from stakeholder groups will be presented to the Budget Committee in late February 2009 as part of the 10-year capital forecast. At that time, the Budget Committee will make a recommendation to council. Residents are encouraged to visit www.oakville.ca to view the report and presentation materials presented at the Community Services Committee meeting of January 13, 2009, as well as future updates regarding this initiative. Residents can also forward any comments to qepark@oakville.ca. Be a Winner! 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The Downtown core is home to many historic sites, one of which is the harbour. In 1827, Colonel William Chisholm (1788-1842) bought 960 acres of land from the Crown at the mouth of the Sixteen Mile Creek on Lake Ontario to establish a port, shipbuilding yard, and the village of Oakville. This location gave promise for a centre for trade, commerce, and travel. And so today the harbours of Downtown Oakville remain prominent and remind us of the goals for our town and the man who made a difference, Colonel William Chisholm. Today, the life and exploits of Colonel William Chisholm stand immortalized in Oakville's Erchless Estate. It is a four-acre estate home and gardens set on the shores of Lake Ontario in Downtown Oakville. The Museum preserves and interprets the town's history through the heritage and home where William Chisholm himself raised a family. Erchless was home to six generations of the Chisholm family over a period of 130 years. Today, visitors to the Oakville Museum can take a guided tour of Erchless, the Chisholm Family Home, (c.1858), which is authentically restored to the elegance of its 1925 appearance. The Erchless Estate is not the only preserve from our town's history. The Custom House, built in 1856 by Robert Kerr Chisholm (1819-1899), holds museum exhibitions and a Pioneer Discovery Gallery for students to enjoy. Other heritage properties such as the Old Post Office and Thomas House are located in Downtown Oakville and stand to signify the birth of our town. The downtown core is not just a seasonal attraction, but a yearround spectacle. It is a productive, active, and central hub of Oakville life all 12 months of the year and no one knows this better then those lucky enough to live along its historic streets. Still standing are the homes dating back to the earliest settlers that make downtown the historic village that it is. Preserved in their glory, these homes tie us to our forbearers and remind us to conserve for the citizens of tomorrow. As Oakville continues to age, downtown will stay a main attraction for all those who visit. The harbours, museums, and historic streets are areas of emphasis within Oakville and reflect where we came from and where we are going. Thursday, January 29th - 7:00 - 8:45pm LATIN DANCE LESSON with Tapas and 2 glasses of wine $ 35 taught by Nikki Bergen Tango Performance with Argentine-inspired culinary features ARGENTINE TANGO NIGHT CALL FOR RESERVATIONS MAKE Y Friday, January 30th RESERVA TIO SOON NS ValentiOUR ne Day 's Weekend 312 Lakeshore Rd. E., Oakville www.juliasristorante.com 905.844.7401 Call for Reservations