www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday October 13, 2007 - 13 Students tend to vote for the left "Lose weight in your own home!" Continued from page 12 ballot boxes and rallying the troops to get involved. "This is to get younger people more aware of voting, because younger people aren't really voting all that much," he said. The 15-year-old learned about the political process in his Grade 10 civics class. "I learned that young people haven't been voting," he said, "and that we can make a real difference by voting." As Grade 10 student Sana Ahmed put it, "You can't really complain about your country or "The students tend to vote on the left end of the spectrum." White Oaks civics teacher, Steve Crocco province unless you vote for it." In all, 546 White Oaks students cast their ballots. Civics teachers Steve Crocco and Terri Edmondson set a goal of getting 60 per cent of students to the polling stations Tuesday, but were far shy. It wasn't for lack of effort. "A lot of the students have been going class-to-class to rally other students to vote," said Crocco. "A lot of teachers are getting involved and bringing their classes down," added Edmondson. As for the school's results, the teachers weren't surprised to see the Green and Liberal parties earning most of the vote. "My class seemed to be more Liberal," said Edmondson. "They thought in the debate that the Liberals did best. A lot of them really like the Green party, too." Added Crocco, "The students tend to vote on the left end of the spectrum." The teachers educated students on the process by showing a taped local debate in their civics classes. "We also had someone come in to talk about the referendum, so all of the students know what's happening there," said Edmondson. On that question, White Oaks like the rest of the schools across the province voted no. But it was a lot closer at White Oaks, with just 22 votes separating yes from no. Antony Discenza, 14, voted yes to the referendum question. "I think the MMP system "They're promising to raise minimum wage. If I'm starting to work, why would I settle to make $8.75 when I could be making $10.25 an hour right away?" Antony Discenza explaining why he voted for the NDP POWER RESULTS PERSONAL TRAINING I will bring the gym to your home! Chris Robertson Certified Trainer There are many advantages to having a trainer come to your home. This includes time, privacy & personal attention. We can workout any hour of the day and I'll provide all the equipment. makes sense," he said, simply. Right after he voted, the Grade 9 student said he wasn't sure what kind of impact he would have on the whole process. "I voted, but I know one vote's not exactly going to make all the difference," he said. Discenza cast his ballot for NDP candidate Tony Crawford. "They had a rough go of it the last time, but I think they're a party that could have a decent shot," he said. Plus, there's a major issue the NDP is fighting for that hits home with Discenza. "They're promising to raise minimum wage. If I'm starting to work, why would I settle to make $8.75 when I could be making $10.25 an hour right away?" Let me help you reach your fitness goals. WITH MY EXPERIENCE I CAN: · Provide the motivation, efficiency and results in a safe manner. · Reduce body fat · Increase muscle · Increase energy and flexibility · Decrease stress Personal training that comes to you 905-616-3117 Thank You Oakville for choosing us as: Best Shutter/Blinds and Best Custom Window Coverings SNS Shades`N´Shutters N HunterDouglas "Ettes" ON SALE 30%OFF Limited time offer Let the sun revolve around you. Vinyl & Wood Shutters 40% OFF NOW! Welcome to a place where you take complete control of the light in your life. Introducing Pirouette® window shadings from Hunter Douglas, an innovative product that combines the richness of a fabric shading with light controlday and night. Pirouette · Luminette · Vignette · Duette · Silhouette · Nantucket Call for our complimentary shop@home service sr r TM SHOWROOM Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm HOURS Friday 10am-7pm Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday closed 276 Kerr St., Oakville · 905-257 -2692 · Toll free 1-877 -257 -2692