Advance polls draw record turnouts in Oakville and HaltonBy Dominik KurekOakville saw 8,553 voters over the threetion.OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFFdays of advance polls, higher than the"There was a higher than expected turn-6,244 total from 2008.out this past weekend at the advance polls," Voter turnout at advance polls in the Halton also saw a jump with 12,710 vot-said Marc Mayrand, the chief electoral offi-federal election was higher this year than ers, compared to 8,605 during the lastcer, in a press release. "We thank voters for during any past election, according to federal election.their patience and field staff for their Elections Canada.Nation-wide, more than two millionresponsiveness."The Chief Electoral Officer for Canada people cast their votes early, a jump fromThe 41st general election will take place released preliminary estimates on voter more than 1.5 million in the 2008 elec-Monday, May 2.turnout during the advance poll days that It was a higher voter turnout thantook place over the weekend.weve ever had before, said the HaltonAnd just as the nation saw a 34.5 per Returning Officer Diane Lindsay. Wecent increase over the 2008 turnout, local-didnt know what to expect, so we plannedly, the numbers were strong, as well.for every possibility.Oakville Wind OrchestrapresentsSpring is in the Ayre with Musical Director Chris ArthursGuest Soloist Christy LamphierSunday, May 1, 201124 p.m.Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts130 Navy Street, Oakville, OntarioTickets:$15 Adults$10 Seniors & Students $5 Children 12 years and underTo purchase tickets:Oakville Centre Box Office - 905-815-2021box office@oakville.caTK2841OAKVILLEOWO - info@owo.caWINDTickets will also be available at the door.ORCHESTRACANADAS OLDEST CONCERT BANDFACTORY DIRECTVINYL LINER SALE!REPLACE YOUR LINER THIS SPRING ANDSAVE BIG!12X24$99918X36 $1,499Spring Pool & Hot Tub Sale!14X28$1,09920X40 $1,79916X32$1,299FREE INSTALLATIONYROTCA FYUBON ABOVE GROUND POOLS!TCEINGROUND POOLSIRDINSTALLED FROMFACTORY DIRECTX400 SERIES4 PersonPlug N Play$24,995 110V - 15 Amp ServiceVinyl & 11 Hydro Therapy Jets Colour Changing WaterfallFibreglassSAMPLE SPECIALSOavailableFACTORY N(installed)24 Ft. Round$2799(installed)18L$2499 Ft. Round$2399DIRECTY(installed)(installed)15 Ft. x 30 Ft. Oval$389912 Ft. x 24 Ft. Oval$3299PRE SEASON SALE ON POOL SUPPLIES & PATIO FURNITURE!PUMPS FILTERS HEATERS LINERS CHEMICALS AUTO CLEANERSEVERYTHING IS ON SALE!SAMPLE SPECIALS:SALTFACTORY250,000 BTUOUTLETGENERATORSHEATERS6KG1HPAUTO POOL$$SAVINGS5991295PUCKSPUMPSCLEANERS$94$$2729999504 IROQUOIS SHORE ROAD, UNIT #1OAKVILLE, ONTARIO L6H 3K4905.815.5252www.leisureindustries.caFACTORY DIRECT7 Thursday, April 28, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com