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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, November 8, 2012 · 12 Many believe Gairloch should be a public space Continued from page 10 sibility for the care and maintenance of the estate house. Town staff pointed out that because the estate is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act its historical features would be protected. That said, the designation does not completely protect the facility from neglect and Town staff voiced concern the Town would have limited control over the property if the person they sell it to sells it to someone else. What the public would think about this severance was also listed as a con by Town staff. "While not legally required, it is a commonly held public perception that PNEUMOCOCCAL INFECTION If you have COPD, chronic bronchitis or emphysema, are a smoker, are over 64 years old, or if you have not been vaccinated against the flu, you are at increased risk of developing pneumococcal related diseases, like pneumonia and meningitis. the land was donated to the Town of Oakville for the specific purpose of a town-owned art gallery and public park," said Gord Lalonde, Commissioner for Corporate Services for the Town, in his report to the committee. "Even if the art gallery ceases operations at the estate house, many people may feel that the building should still be used as a public space." A final option called for the entire estate to be kept intact and that a municipal use be found for it. During the committee meeting, area resident Dan Chalykoff questioned why the third option was even being considered and called for Gairdner's wish to be respected. "There is an enormous moral dimension to this," said Chalykoff. "If we let this thing go, we have just slapped the face of a family that has done Canada proud and done Oakville proud since 1918." Chalykoff said he is the owner of a heritage home and as such is expected by the Town to maintain it. He said it would be hypocritical for the Town to shy away from the same responsibility by selling off a heritage property under its control. During the committee meeting, Oakville Mayor Rob Burton put forward a motion calling on Town staff to further develop each of the options stating more information is required before a particular course of action is chosen. Council decided that while the future of Gairloch Gardens is not exactly clear, it will remain with the Town. Pneumococcal infection can cause pneumonia and meningitis, which occur more commonly if you get the flu (influenza). Speak with your doctor or health care provider about vaccination against the flu and pneumococcal infection. 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