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Two youths named Oakville Family Ribfest's mascot This weekend's Oakville Family Ribfest (June 21-23) has a new name for its mascot thanks to the creativity of two children. The mascot was named Oakey through the Name the Pig contest held by Ribfest organizers. The winners of the contest, who came up with the name, are Oakville's Connor Maganti and Burlington's Victoria Hill. They had come up with the same name, though they spelled it differently. As winners, the two received a prize package that includes recognition in the Oakville Family Ribfest brochure, a Ribfest T-shirt and hat, and the opportunity to pose with the mascot outside the Ribfest Kids' Play Zone for a commemorative photo. And, most importantly, they also received coupons for dinner for four at Ribfest. The second annual ribfest is promising to be bigger and better than before. There will be more ribbers, more dining options and more entertainment for people of all ages, including an expanded Kids' Play Zone. This year's edition of the kickoff to summer will specifically feature much more for the tween crowd. There will be beer tents, vendors, and live and specialty entertainment. Ribfest will be held on the grounds of Oakville's Sheridan College on Trafalgar Road. It is organized by the Rotary Club of Oakville-Trafalgar. Proceeds will support a variety of local charities. Admission is free. For more information about Ribfest 2013, visit www.oakvillefamilyribfest. com. 9 | Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Victoria Hill Connor Maganti Restaurant patrons disappointed to see an old friend move away continued from p.4 the Shoppers of the world for items and for cost-savings and things like that. But we also need the little guy... I don't want to live in a world where everything is a chain and everything is a franchise of a large corporation." Another customer of the restaurant, Chris McKeown, who was leaving after a lunchtime meal said he was unaware and surprised El Spero would be closing. "I'm actually surprised it's closing. I think it's one of the anchors of this mall. It's always extremely busy, so I'm surprised," he said. He said he used to frequent the restaurant often Public help sought after string of robberies continued from p.1 foot. The K9 unit was called in a bid to help track the robber. Police have not confirmed if this robbery is related to a string of recent knifepoint hold-ups in Oakville. The first was on June 7 at the 7-Eleven convenience store, 2267 Lakeshore Rd., W.. Two others occurred at an ESSO gas station at 562 Trafalgar Rd. on June 8 and again on June 13. Anyone with information about any of these crimes is asked to contact the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905825-4747, ext. 2215 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477). I live in Burlington and have no reason to go to Hopedale Mall except to receive the same great service and eat the homestyle food I grew up with. Julie Jones when he worked at TD Bank next door. Now, the Toronto resident comes in every few months when he's in Oakville. "I wouldn't be coming back if I didn't love it," he said. Another patron, Burlington resident Julie Jones, wrote to the Beaver saying her parents moved to the Bronte area more than 40 years ago and began eating at El Spero, a place that had great food, reasonable prices, convenience and great service. "The waitresses remember your name," she wrote. "I have literally eaten at this restaurant since I was a baby. I am now 37 years old with two children who are served by the same waitresses that served me as a child. I live in Burlington and have no reason to go to Hopedale Mall except to receive the same great service and eat the homestyle food I grew up with." For more news visit, www.oakvillebeaver.com Summer Camps NEW! YMCA of Oakville Audi Centre Oakville is proud to welcome Ashley Costa as the newest member of our sales team. Ashley has served the Oakville community for 8 years in luxury automotive sales, and is now happy to assist you with any of your Audi sales needs. Please contact Ashley to arrange a test drive today at 905-844-2834 or by email at acosta@audicentreoakville.com Speciality Camps · Horseback Riding · Bricks 4 Kidz · RockPro Register today! Choose from one of our four locations: Peter Gilgan Family YMCA Bronte Creek Provincial Park Valens Conservation Area Palermo Public School Extended hours and busing available. Audi Centre Oakville audicentreoak ville.com A part of the Oakville Community since 1967 · 1345 NORTH SERVICE ROAD WEST, OAKVILLE 905-845-3417 | ymcaofoakvillecamp.com