9 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Councillor responds LESS THAN LEVEL BAR AND GRILL For all your sports and entertainment needs. Continued from page 6 If I had said "...mainly from industry, and also from highways" (note the comma) I could better understand your apparent concern and desire to straighten the record. But I said what was accurately reported: "...mainly from industry and the highways." I did not intend to hit a nerve with you or your employer, and respectfully suggest that you/they may be inserting a comma where none was intended. I stand by my comments and reiterate my concern for the quality of the air that I and my neighbours must breathe. We cannot rely upon the tree canopy to filter all the poisons that we release into the air -- we must be conscious of what's being emitted and try to reduce those pollutants from our atmosphere. I am pleased to hear that PetroCanada Lubricants continues to work to reduce their environmental impact. MARY CHAPIN, COUNCILLOR, WARD 3 Editor's note: Councillor Mary Chapin's letter was in response to a similar letter sent from Jon Hamilton. LOOKING FOR A HOUSE DJ Hot Deals Off The Grill! Watch for our 7th Annual BBQ Cook-out May 2nd $ LIVE Friday, April 24th CODA A LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE * $3 Cover Charge After 10 PM Drink S day Satur ts Nigh 4pecial Sunday, April 26th NEW EVERY SUNDAY Reservations Recommended Blues & Cues with Boogie Woogie Blues Man Michael Keys WITH JUNO AWARD WINNER JACK DEKEYZER! VCS5008 www.lessthanlevel.ca 381 Kerr Street, Oakville 905-842-9009 Open Mon.-Sun. 5pm-2am "MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN SPECIALISTS" 406 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE ACROSS FROM RONA LANSING 905-337-2066 w w w. c o b b l e s t o n e m b e r s . c a Vision To be the most livable town in Canada Nomin ate a Community Champion Today! Nomination Deadline April 2 4 Everyone has friends and colleagues who spend countless hours volunteering and supporting the many facets of our diverse community. What better way to acknowledge their contribution than to nominate them for an Oakville Community Spirit Award? The Oakville Community Spirit Awards honours individuals, organizations, businesses and groups who help achieve our goal of making Oakville the most livable town in Canada. To celebrate Oakville's Community Champions, we encourage everyone to nominate that special someone who will make the awards evening truly magical. HERITAGE AND HISTORY AWARD Sponsored by Genworth Financial Canada Recognizes an individual or organization who has made an outstanding contribution to Oakville's Heritage and History by aiding in the preservation and celebration of Oakville's natural, built and cultural heritage. INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER AWARD Sponsored by Paradiso Restaurant Recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding volunteer contribution towards improving the well-being of Oakville residents of any age group. SENIOR AWARD Sponsored by Sunrise Senior Living Recognizes a senior (65 years and older) or group who has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to the Oakville community during their retirement years. INTERNATIONAL AWARD - Sponsored by EllisDon Recognizes an individual or organization who has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to an international initiative or project. YOUTH AWARD Sponsored by Royal Bank Recognizes a youth individual or group (18 years and under) who has made positive contributions towards enriching Oakville's quality of life. For more information and nomination forms, visit www.oakville.ca or contact Louise Veres at 905-845-6601 ext. 3154 or email lveres@oakville.ca NOMINATIONS In order to recognize these volunteers, we need the Oakville community to submit the stories of these very deserving people. All nominees must dedicate their volunteer time to an Oakville organization or initiative (excluding the International Award). Nomination forms can be filled out on-line at www.oakville.ca, or picked up at Town Hall, all three Oakville Community Centres, all town facilities, and Oakville Public Library locations. Nomination deadline is April 24, 2009. AWARD CATEGORIES ARTS AWARD Sponsored by the Oakville Beaver Recognizes an individual or organization who, through their volunteerism, has contributed to nurturing and enhancing the arts in Oakville. ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD Sponsored by Tim Hortons Recognizes an individual or organization whose outstanding voluntary contribution of environmental stewardship has helped to enhance or protect Oakville's environment. GROUP VOLUNTEER AWARD Sponsored by Sun Life Financial Recognizes a group of three or more individuals who have come together to volunteer their time toward a shared goal/activity or event involving leadership, innovation and creativity. Activities or events can benefit all ages.