www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday July 26, 2008 - 7 Beetle invasion threatens urban forest The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in infested trees located on private property in the Eighth Line and Highway 403/QEW area of Oakville. "We're working closely with the CFIA to control the spread of this invasive beetle in our urban forest," said Chris Mark, Director of Parks and Open Space for the Town of Oakville. "Residents should be aware that the emerald ash borer does not spread quickly on its own, but rather through people moving materials it has infested." According to the CFIA, ash products such as pallets, firewood, branches, logs, nursery stock, bark and wood chips easily transport the emerald ash borer. Moving these materials even just a few kilometres can spread the beetle to new areas. "We must all take responsibility in protecting our trees and forests. We're asking residents to help mitigate the potential spread by not moving these products into or out of Oakville until further notice from the CFIA," added Mark. The CFIA will be carrying out increased surveying of trees in the area to determine the extent of the infestation and will notify affected property owners as required. Regulatory measures to control this pest will be taken based on information obtained through the surveys. Town staff continue to work with CFIA officials to address ways to manage the spread of the emerald ash borer . The emerald ash borer is shiny emerald green beetle that kills living ash trees. It was first detected in 2002 in Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario after being introduced to North America from Eastern Asia. In addition to Oakville, the insect was recently detected in Toronto and Brampton. For more information visit the CFIA website at www.inspection.gc.ca or call 1-866-463-6017. Thank You Oakville for Nominating us Best Children's Furniture We consider ourselves lucky to have the Best Customers. Pud By Steve Nease snease@haltonsearch.com Fine Children's Furniture Linen and Decor 2111 Dunwin Dr., Mississauga 905.828.2525 facing Dundas Street West (2 blocks west of Erin Mills Pkwy) www.aroomofmyown.net with Purchase w o P EXPERIENCE THE HALTON VACUUM DIFFERENCE Best s Vacuum u Store r AUGUST CLEARANCE EVENT CENTRAL VACUUMS Summer Special Edition renity 375 INCLUDING · Beam's super powerful ultra quiet Serenity power unit producing 600 airwatts of power! · Beam electric power brush · 30' 110V hose with 2-way switch (turns power brush on or off at your fingertips) with our Lite Touch handle. · 8 piece tool set, including extra chrome telescopic wand, upholstery tool with slide on brush, crevice tool, dusting brush, floor brush, tool caddy & hose rack. CENTRAL VACUUMS CLASSIC POWER PERFORMER · 520 air watts power enough for large homes · Heavy duty power head easily handles pet hair · 30' crushproof hose with swivel handle and 3-way switch · Complete set of attachments only CANISTER VACUUMS PRECISION BY ELECTROLUX UPRIGHT VACUUMS NOW ONLY SP 6985 Air Canister · 1100 watts cleaning power · HEPA filtration · tools on board only $ 29999 Model 2900 Model 4870 agless 5892 Bagless 5902 $99.99 $199.99 $229.99 $269.99 Save $30.00 Save $50.00 Save $70.00 Save $80.00 $ O FREE H ITH VER W E CO S PURCHA 699 Save $ 99 Save $100 OFF M.S.R.P . SP 7025 Power Team · 12 amp motor · Heavy duty electric power head and hose · HEPA filtration · tools on board only ALL OTHER UPRIGHTS PRICED TO CLEAR SAVE ON CENTRAL VACUUM ACCESSORIES MSRP NOW 30' hose cover $49.99 30' garage hose kit $49.99 Stair power wisk $49.99 Rug Rat Stair Tool $89.99 Shutter Blind Tool $19.99 Micro Tool Set $19.99 Centra Combo Mop $49.99 Dust Mop Head $69.99 $39.99 $39.99 $39.99 $69.99 $14.99 $14.99 $29.99 $39.99 SPECIAL! BonusSE 12268 OFF M.S.R.P. $1000.00 300 WITH BEAM ELECTRIC PACKAGE... $ $ *Compare at $1,100 77999 2379 Trafalgar Road 49999 Save $200 OFF M.S.R.P. SALES · SERVICE · SELECTION · QUALITY BRANDS · INSTALLATION Your Healthy Home Headquarters y q DU ND AS ST .E . ID DL ER D. E. 905-257-6145 ND Trafalgar Ridge Shopping PLaza (in the Winners/HomeSense plaza a) Beside Scotia Bank ST .W . N R RD . TR AS Mon.-Fri.9:30-6:00 Sat. 9:30-4:00, Sun. CLOSED DU UP PE R AF AL GA M