Robinson dedicated to Ward 1 and TerryBy David LeaDarrell Fox went on to say that becauseOAKVILLE BEAVER STAFFof Robinsons commitment the Terry FoxFoundation will be able to tell so many more The honours were heaped upon Ward 1 stories of lives saved.Town Councillor Ralph Robinson Monday Clad in a Terry Fox Run T-shirt, Damoff night as he was recognized not only for his read a letter from the Terry Fox Foundations30 years of service on Oakville Town Council, Provincial Director Martha McClew andbut for the 25 years he has served as chair of Ontario Community Events Coordinatorthe Oakville Terry Fox Run.Kim Smith thanking Robinson for his excep-Robinson recently retired as chair of the tional service.Oakville Terry Fox Run, passing the mantle Dear Ralph, it does not seem possibleon to Ward 2 Councillor Pam Damoff.that we are writing a retirement letter to aDuring Mondays council meeting man who we have come to love, admire andOakville Mayor Rob Burton, Oakville MPP respect over the past two plus decades of Kevin Flynn, representatives from the Terry working together to benefit cancerFox Foundation and even Terry Foxs broth-research. er Darrell all expressed their appreciation to "There are very few Terry Foxers that canRobinson for helping to keep Terry Foxs claim a 25-year history with the Terry Foxdream alive by raising funds for cancer Foundation and we are so proud to countresearch.you among that incredible group, theyI have had the opportunity and the plea-said.sure to meet Ralph on numerous occasions In 1980 Terry spent an inspirational dayOAKVILLE BEAVER FILE PHOTOSover the 25 years he has been the Terry Fox in Oakville with local residents supportingRun organizer in Oakville. He has served him in record numbers. Over the past threeALL FOR TERRY:Veteran Ward 1 Councillor Ralph Robinson was recognized for his 30 years onTerry and his dream of eradicating cancer decades youve ensured that Terrys legacyOakville Town Council and his 25 years at the helm of the Oakville Terry Fox Run.almost as long as he has served the residents lived on impressively in your communityof Oakville as Town councillor. It illustrates through the annual Terry Fox Run. DespiteRalphs strong commitment to community your very busy role on council youve alwaysIve always admired your passion, tenacity value and admire in Terry. Very simply Ralphservice and to assisting those less fortunate, taken the time to make your run the best itand willingness to share your views on various answered Terrys call when he was diagnosedsaid Darrell Fox in a letter, read by Joan can be.initiatives and issues over the years. These a second time with cancer when he said, ItGibb, long-time Canadian Cancer Society McClew and Smith went on to say thetraits Ralph espousesremind me of those we has to keep going without me.volunteer.See Making page 10! "ETTER 7AY TO #LEAN 9OUR (OME 4HE "ENEFITS OF AN %ASY &LO The Benefi ts of an Easy-Flo"UILT )N 6ACUUM 3YSTEMBuilt-In Vacuum System 0RICED 2IGHT Priced Right!s ,IFETIME WARRANTY $URABLE COMPONENTS ASSURE LONG s LIFETIME WARRANTY Durable components assure LIFE AND SOLID PERFORMANCE long life and solid performance 3UPER QUIET )DEAL FOR HOMES OF ALL SIZES AS WELL AS s TOWNHOMES AND CONDOS Super Quiet Ideal for homes of all sizes, as well as townhomes and condos 0ERMANENT SELF CLEANING FILTER .O MESSY BAGS TO s REPLACE OR FILTERS TO WASH 0APER BAG UNITS AVAILABLE Compact Size Fits almost anywhere (IGH PERFORMANCE 3INGLE AND $UAL MOTOR UNITS UP TO s AN ASTOUNDING AIR WATTS FOR ONLYINCLUDES FREE #OMPACT SIZE &ITS ALMOST ANYWHERE sElectric Power Hose$Power Head3999 Piece tool setIncludes:A camp where kids with cancer >Electric power hose)DEAL REPLACEMENT FOR CENTRALS THAT ARE Phd .OISYcan just be kids. "LOWING DUST ,ACKING POWER )N NEED OF REPAIR n WHY REPAIR WHEN YOU CAN REPLACE AN EXISTING SYSTEM FOR A SIMILAR COST WWW EASYFLO COMBecause many kids cant make it to our camp in Muskoka, OAKVILLE VACUUM LTD. CATALOGUE STORE 35 years in Oakvillewere bringing Ooch to Bathurst & College. We Repair all Makes of Vacuum Cleaners & Sewing MachinesHelp Ooch help kids. Go to facebook.com CampOoch198 SPEERS RD. OAKVILLE905-844-4736Media generously donated by:Just West of Kerr Street, beside MoneyMartwww.oakvillevac.comwww.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, March 31, 2011 8