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Last call for Vital Signs questionnaire By Louise Brownlee SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER 11 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, July 30, 2009 Last call -- tell us what you really think about Oakville. Participate in the online Vital Signs survey at www.thecfo.org as the deadline to do so is Tuesday, Aug. 4. The Oakville Community Foundation (OCF), formally the "Your views will help Community us understand the Foundation of Oakville, would community we serve. appreciate five We are looking for to 10 minutes of the big picture peryour time. spective of life in Tell us what Oakville." matters to you most in Oakville Anne Miskey, director by completing of community initiatives, the online Vital Oakville Community Signs questionFoundation naire. The OCF wants to hear from 1,000 residents before the deadline. Residents can help the OCF determine what we are doing well and where we need to improve the quality of life in Oakville. Vital Signs is a graded report card which will pinpoint areas of greatest need from your perspective. By filling out this questionnaire, you will help shape the future of Oakville by grading 11 subject areas. "Your views will help us understand the community we serve. We are looking for the big picture perspective of life in Oakville," said Anne Miskey, OCF director of community initiatives. "How can we help to meet the greatest needs in Oakville? "It's all about creating a vital community, now and for years to come. We want Oakville to continue to be one of the best places in Canada in which to live and to raise our families," said Miskey. "Let's start the conversation -- make sure your voice is heard." The OCF links community-minded citizens to charitable needs by managing permanent endowed funds and distributing income from those funds to local charities. Since 1997, grants of more than $11 million have benefitted community organizations. OAKVILLE BEAVER FILE PHOTO For more information, contact Miskey by calling 905-845-5547 or visit www.thecfo.org to VITALLY IMPORTANT: Rusty Baillie, CEO of the Oakville Community Foundation (OCF) at the participate in the questionnaire. launch of the Vital Signs Oakville. This is the second year of the survey that aims to take the communi-- Submitted by the Oakville Community ty's pulse to guide local groups towards improvement. Foundation (OCF) 20 READER'S CHOICE NOMINATIONS! It's been an honour & a pleasure to feed and nurture you at JULIA. We are thrilled to now be in North Oakville with our newest venture RITORNO. The recognition through these nominations inspires us! We are so thankful for the support & look forward to many more shared meals. ots, Jose Giovio, Kniehl, Matthew Ro ia Carl Dahl, Anthony le Donaldson & Jul hel Courtney Baker, Mic Delicious Meals prepared from fresh & nutricious ingredients NOMINATED BEST IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES JULIA RITORNO · Wine List · Best All Around Restaurant · Chef ­ Carl Dahl · Attentive Owner · Food Presentation · Innovation · Lunch with Clients · Original Cuisine · · · · · · · · Appetizer Pasta Ambiance Casual Fine Dining Cappuccino / Espresso Decor Entertainment Outdoor Patio · · · · Italian Family Restaurant Appetizer Cappuccino / Espresso Italian Food from the Heart 312 Lakeshore Rd. E., Oakville www.juliasristorante.com 905.844.7401 261 Oak Walk Drive, Oakville www.ritor no.ca 905.257.5881