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UWO thanks community Continued from page 1 5 · Thursday, February 25, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com ment of funding new agencies to ensure that United Way of Oakville continues to meet emerging challenges in order to strengthen our community as a whole." With the increase, UWO will now be funding 33 health and social service agencies in the community. To help achieve its fundraising goals, the UWO extended its 2009 campaign to the end of January, however it fell just short of its $3.6million target. The agency cites the recession as a reason for the shortfall. "Since the fall, we have been actively approaching local organizations and individuals to help United Way of Oakville secure the needed funds to provide the best possible resources for the community," said Barbara Burton, UWO CEO, in a press release. "Although many individuals and organizations gave tremendously, the unfortunate reality we are now faced with is that overall donations were down. But I would quickly point out that we hit 92 per cent of our target and, considering the state of the economy last fall, we consider this a successful campaign." She adds, "Despite the shortfall, we're thankful to the local organizations and community members who have championed our cause and who have made exceptional contributions to the fall campaign. As we approach a new funding year, we will focus our efforts on building a stronger campaign, recruiting new supporters and generating maximum awareness about the vital role of social services in Oakville." UWO's funding decisions are based on a review process conducted by volunteers. The agency has four funding priorities: strengthening families, supporting independence and well being in seniors, supporting those in crisis and promoting self-sufficiency in individuals. There is also a third-part outcome measurement and a financial review. For more information about the UWO, visit www.uwoakville.org. Inside Opinion..........................................6 Living............................................18 Health...........................................22 Sports...........................................24 Classified......................................29 Full Delivery: M&M Meats, Metro, Pharma Save, Studio B, Price Chopper, Mississauga Booster, Food Basics, Longo's, Leather By Mann, Carriers Wanted, Leon's, Sobeys, Fortinos, Zellers, Manju's Beauty, Newcomers, Staples Partial Delivery: Bouclair, No Frills, Shoppers Drug Mart, Superstore, Walmart, Canadian Tire, Toys R Us, Bass Pro Shops, Best Buy Canada, Future Shop For home delivery & customer service call (905) 845-9742 Mon., Tues. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Thu., and Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (open for calls only after 5 p.m.) Closed Sat. and Sun. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS call (905) 845-9742 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com Comic Vision headed this way Blindness isn't funny, but laughing can help find a cure. This is the motto of Comic Vision, a stand-up comedy presentation with a long history of making audiences laugh and raising money to support the Foundation Fighting Blindness. The charity event will be in Oakville Wednesday, April 28, with a goal of raising $115,000 for the foundation. Comic Vision Chairs Averil Wiley and Rachel Fowler, who have been involved with the annual event for the last 10 years. "This year we have secured as our headliner Derek Edwards who is a very funny guy," said Wiley. "He heads a lineup of other comedians." These comedians include Lawrence Morgenstern, who will serve as the evening's emcee, as well as Meg Soper and Irwin Barker. This year's event will take place at Le Dome, located at 1173 North Service Rd., E., with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Complimentary wine, beer, hors d'oeuvres and hand-carved, slow-roasted beef will be served during the event with a cash bar also present. Live and silent auctions are also scheduled to take place. Tickets to the Comic Vision event in Oakville can be ordered online at www.comicvision.ca. Creating sensational smiles in Oakville for 15 years.