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Jane Michael of Burlington is new Catholic board chair by Kathy Yanchus Metroland West Media 15 | Friday, December 5, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Burlington trustee Jane Michael was elected chair of the Halton Catholic District School Board at the board's inaugural meeting held at Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School in Milton Tuesday night. Michael replaces Milton trustee Diane Rabenda. Arlene Iantomasi, also from Burlington, was re-elected vice- chair of the HCDSB. "I am very appreciative of the opportunity to serve as chair of the board of trustees, and to follow the solid leadership examples of the past board chairs," said Michael, who represents Wards 3 and 6. "Halton Catholic is an outstanding board, rich in tradition, excellent academics and the achievement of strong learning outcomes. I look forward to the continued growth and Jane Michael development of Halton Catholic and the collective work and accomplishments ahead on the strategic plan. I will serve the board as chair with pride." There are several challenges ahead for the new board, not the least of which is the constant fight for the Catholic system of education, said Iantomasi. "I'm very humbled," said the veteran trustee of her re-election as vice-chair. "I look forward to working with everyone. I'm sure we're going to work hard, all of us collectively. We've had a great working relationship at this board and I'd like to see that continue." These are interesting times for Catholic education and education in general, when the purpose of school boards and the relevance and role of the trustee are increasingly questioned, said see Catholic on p.18 From Beginner to Professional Chef OPEN TO - We Have the Right Tools for You! THE PUBLIC Since 1967 upholstery & design Le Creuset Cookware, Henckel Knives, Global Knives, Victorinox Knives, USA Pan Bakeware, Cuisipro Tools for Cooks, and Gadgets Galore You deserve to be comfortable · Chairs · Headboards · Bench & Throw Cushions ·Sofas · Drapery and hardware "There's no store quite like it" Designer on staff 25% OFFM.S.R.P. (most items) 2345 Wyecroft Road, Unit 11, Oakville www.baiers.ca · 905-616-3156 4325-1 Harvester Rd, Burlington ON 905-637-8428 Mon to Fri 8:30am-4:30pm, Sat 10am-3pm Halton Food Equipment NOW OPEN! Comfort Friendly Spa-like l r. M ge aris n A ' aD Come see why we have been voted best optiCal stoRe sinCe 1994! Caring Compassionate g hiv ani Sag ar D r. S Relaxing o Visit our new dental office, conveniently located on the ground floor of the recently built Palermo Professional Centre (SE corner of Bronte Road and Dundas Street). We offer full Family Dental Services in our brand new, state-of-the-art office in a calm and relaxing environment. We are a paperless office and use digital x-rays. We welcome kids, teens, adults and seniors. NEW PATIENTS are welcome and we will accommodate your dental emergencies. We will directly bill your insurance company and offer convenient evening and weekend appointments. Call to book your appointment today 905-827-8700.Visit us at www.reflections-dental.ca 2525 Old Bronte Road, Suite #130 Palermo Professional Centre (ground floor) Old Bronte Rd. Bronte Rd. Dundas St. W. Pine Glen Rd. 3rd Line www.reflections-dental.ca 905-827-8700 è D Oakville's experts in eye Care: Denise pala, niCky pala & mike mCGrath a wide variety of designer Brands: · armaNi · ray BaN · coach · Tory Burch · Versace · marc JacoBs · carrera · Juicy couTure aNd more... N Family Owned & Operated optical A Name You Can Trust! 125 Cross Avenue, Oakville (Across from Home Depot) space Designer lenses: nikOn, Zeiss, essilOr CriZAl kODAk AnD mOre www.spaceoptical.ca 905-842-2821