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10 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday May 7, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Councillors jump on compromise solution Continued from page 7 right to a national identity and in that the continued Canadian practice of a traditional prayer." Nigel Kettle also voiced support for keeping the prayer and cautioned council against what he feels are efforts made by Canadians to curtail their own freedoms. "We happen to live in a very privileged country, we have tremendous freedoms and it just seems that no other country is in such a hurry to dispense with, apologize for and throw away all the traditions and values that created the freedoms and the standard of living that we enjoy," said Kettle. "For me keeping this prayer isn't so much a question of religion as it is a desire to keep the status quo. I do see this as going beyond the existing council." After the delegations were heard, Ward 4 Councillor Roger Lapworth proposed the motion to replace the prayer with a moment of silence. However, Ward 6 Councillor Max Khan offered the compromise of incorporating both into the proceedings. The compromise was an instant hit among all councillors. Lapworth even asked his colleagues to help him in voting down his own motion. This was done without a single vote calling for the removal of the prayer. "Many will say that our prayer is vague and meaningless, but to be honest I really like it. I think the authors did a brilliant job. The admonishment in this prayer really sums it up for us. We ask for understanding, patience and honesty in decisions. It reminds us that we serve the needs of the people throughout the Town and it further reiterates that we gov- ern for the whole community," said Ward 5 Councillor Jeff Knoll. "Nobody can deny that they want their political leaders to live, breath and act according to these principles." The motion passed unanimously, however, the compromise did not please everyone with some feeling nothing was really resolved. "They kept saying how all the faiths agreed with this prayer while Atheists, Skeptics, Humanists were all ignored. They missed the whole point," said Enola. "The prayer is there first and I have to listen to it. I'm going to be preached to." New entrance to Halton Regional Centre opens May 16 HOME DECOR WAREHOUSE SALE 30%-50% OFF ALL MERCHANDISE Fine Furniture & Accessories ADDITIONAL LOCATION 348 Lakeshore Rd. E. (near Reynolds & Lakeshore) 905-842-8060 BRONTE ROAD (REG. RD. 25) COUNCIL CHAMBER HALTON REGIONAL CENTRE HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICES Just Need to Talk? EXISTING MAIN ENTRANCE TO BE CLOSED NEW MAIN ENTRANCE EXISTING PARKING LOT SAFETY VILLAGE Let's Chat HOME OR OFFICE 070508 ® Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Individual and Couples Counselling FUTURE ENTRANCE Better You! Your Lifestyle Consultant onal Counselling, Business Coaching WE WILL VISIT YOU AT YOUR NEW SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION NEW SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION NORTH SERVICE ROAD (REALIGNED) NORTH SERVICE ROAD (REALIGNED) See what we will do for you. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Call Now For Your Free Phone Consultation 416-458-3291 3 Vision ­ To be the most livable town in Canada OPEN HOUSE LIVABLE OAKVILLE VISION NEW OFFICIAL PLAN May 15, 2008 ­ 7 ­ 9 p.m. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Trafalgar Room File: 42.14.MD the Town will develop over the next 20 years and will assist in developing updated policies for the new Official Plan. The public may view planning documents and background material at the Planning Services department between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Questions or written submissions may be directed to Diane Childs, Senior Planner, Planning Services Department at 905-845-6601, extension 3986 or at dchilds@oakville.ca. Materials are also available on the Town's website at: www.oakville.ca/officialplanreview.htm. the public. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Records and Freedom of Information Officer at 905-815-6053. Dated at the Town of Oakville this 7th day of May, 2008. Members of the public are invited to attend and provide input at this open house hosted by the Planning and Development Council. The purpose of this open house is to obtain feedback on the proposed updated vision for The personal information obtained at the open house is the Town's new Official Plan, developed from comments being collected under the authority of the Planning Act and recieved. The proposed vision establishes where and how may form part of the public record which may be released to