16 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday June 23, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com Meeting garners $10,000 in pledges Continued from page 13 OUR BIGGEST BOGO EVENT EVER It's a BOGO extravaganza. We've got BOGOs throughout the store, in almost every department. See in store for details, or better yet, shop in store for details. Now there are more reasons to go and BOGO. Mix and match any BOGO offer.* Buy a plate and get a pillow for half price. Buy a rug and get a lamp for half price. The combinations, like the savings, are endless. freshen up *Buy one and get the second one of equal or lesser value for 50% off. July 14th, 2006 P5.4-P6.2(22/06/06-14/07/06) FOR THE HOME OUTFITTERS STORE NEAREST YOU, VISIT WWW.HOMEOUTFITTERS.COM re-routed to the opposite side of the road and back again and even the water pipe to Milton was dug extra deep so as not to disrupt the tree's roots. During construction of the Woodlands Operations Centre in the early 2000s, Enns -- who lives on the 12acre Woodlands Woodlot -- and Regional Chair Joyce Savoline went into action to save the tree when protective fencing went missing. "I am asking the regional councillors for a unanimous decision for a stay of execution," said Burnell. "I feel certain the fine citizens of Halton Region, including the children of our schools, the many prosperous developers and the everyday citizens of our community will contribute," said Burnell. By the end of the lengthy meeting, about $10,000 in pledges had been received. Noting that Levey was pledging $1,000 from her pension, Mayor Ann Mulvale also pledged $1,000 -- and said if she's re-elected she'd pledge $1,000 for each year of the new four-year term. Ward 4 Councillor Allan Elgar matched Mulvale's pledges. Savoline, who has always spoke in favour of saving the tree -- and who thanked regional staff for their efforts -- said she would have preferred the cost be borne in the road project, but could live with a compromise. Sandelowsky, who also pledged to contribute financially and with her time, scored a huge hit when, after a presentation on Seniors Month, she likened the old oak to a senior that still had value and vitality. Once the ball was rolling, it didn't stop. Burnell suggested the tree could be used as a logo on T-shirts, caps, pins and postcards, as fodder for souvenirs and artwork, its acorns planted by school children. Burlington Councillor Jack Dennison put Sandelowsky in a tough spot -- asking if she favoured saving the oak despite the fact that it would see two 50-year-old oaks cut down. Sandelowsky responded that children today aren't likely to see too many 250year-old trees. By day's end however, council had also agreed to checking out how much it would cost to transplant the two 50-yearold trees. Burlington Councillor Joan Lougheed said Halton is about to become very urban and congested and that every tree that can be saved is important. Halton Region will keep the funds raised to save the oak. Tax receipts will be issued. The money must be raised, and financially guaranteed by Dec. 15, 2006 -- or Halton Region will go ahead with the road widening plan without saving the tree. -- Angela Blackburn can be reached at angela@oakvillebeaver.com.