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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Wednesday, March 6, 2013 | 4 New editorial Twitter account launched with new look continued from p.1 As always, we will continue to provide you, our loyal readers, with local coverage of all things Oakville -- stories that can't be found anywhere else. Some of the changes are subtle, some more obvious but all are designed with our readers and valued advertising clients in mind. The compact size reduces our carbon footprint and the stylized front banner offers us a chance to celebrate our town's iconic image -- the Oak tree. Like the news itself, the Oakville Beaver will continue to evolve. From Twitter to Facebook to www.insidehalton. com to our print properties, the Beaver is proud to bring you local stories, photographs and advertising through various platforms. We are confident you will embrace our new look and we thank you for allowing us into your homes and helping you stay connected to your community. Editor's Note: Be sure to follow the Oakville Beaver editorial team on Twitter with our newest account by searching Oakville Beaver News (@Oakville_Beaver). N E W S M A N Don't HATE your kitchen! continued from p.1 A newsman remembered his "Bonus Days." He was determined to beat the disease that had shown up three years earlier as a mole on his arm. Last September, it returned with a vengeance, but he was determined to beat it. "To combat the disease in the lungs, chest and other areas of my body, I have applied for acceptance in a new experimental drug therapy program. My oncologist says this new program is my best option for a fighting chance and that's all I'm looking for -- a fighting chance," he wrote in the Oakville Beaver in October 2012. In his story, Mr. Jerred thanked all the people who had rallied to his side, not only his family, but friends, family and co-workers. "Besides being a daily companion at my side giving me strength, purpose, direction and inspiration, my wife has become my advocate ensuring nothing gets missed in my treatment," wrote Mr. Jerred. "This will be my last column for the foreseeable future. I plan to return, but for now, I must concentrate all my energy on the task ahead -- saving my life and enjoying the rest of my Bonus Days." "Rod's undeniable passion for community journalism was evident in everything that he did," said Halton Editor in Chief Jill Davis. "His dedication to the craft was unrivalled. I will miss him so much as a colleague and a true friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I know he gave this disease such a spirited fight. His love for his wife, two sons and life itself, was inspiring. I will always remember, and forever be touched, when Rod and our Oakville editorial staff shaved their heads when I lost my own hair to chemotherapy. Cancer has touched our lives in the most devastating of ways." Mr. Jerred's passing was deeply felt throughout Oakville among those he has worked with over the years. "Everyone in Oakville extends their sympathy to Rod Jerred's family and friends and colleagues," said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. Joan Gibb of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) Halton Unit reminisced about the support she and her organization received from Mr. Jerred and the Oakville Beaver. "I regarded Rod not only as an editor of the Oakville Rod Jerred being interviewed at the CBC for the National Live at Noon with Nancy Wilson, in 2008. Oakville Beaver file photo (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog) We have a remodeling option for every budget: · ReDoor A unique Do-it-Yourself solution New doors and end panels, paint the cabinet boxes. Thousands of custom made door choices. $1500** from · ReStyle Update your existing cabinets Get a new custom cabinet look and updated function. 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Whether we were bringing fresh daffodils to him or we were asking for assistance with a press release. Rod, always greeted me with a smile and we talked about politics and current happenings in our town. I am very sad to have lost a friend to this insidious disease. My sincere condolences to his wife Kathy, family as well to Jill Davis, Rod's friends and associates at the Oakville Beaver and Burlington Post." Carm Bozzo, development manager of the Halton Women's Place shared fond memories of Mr. Jerred's participation in the 2011 Hope in High Heels event where he collected pledges and donned a pair of pink high heels for the walk, which raised funds for the Halton Women's Place. "He was really excited to be a part of this event and thought it was a great cause and encouraged his leaders to help sponsor his efforts in walking in high heels. I thought that was pretty cool that he was this excited and interested to help in this event," said Bozzo. "He was such a good sport." Oakville Chamber of Commerce Chair Julia Hanna talked about an encounter she had with Mr. Jerred shortly after he emerged victorious from his first battle with cancer. "He said he remembered how he promised himself that he was going to slow down and really basically stop and take in every moment and not get caught up in that race. But he said you forget. There he was again, you know," said Hanna. "If there is any message you want to get out about this man... is that on a daily basis you have to take a moment and stop and really, really take in what this day means, what this moment means and not just assume it is going to be there for you tomorrow." Colleagues past and present took to Facebook and see Mourners on p.7