Spring rain delayed new skate park's openingInsideSkateboarders rejoice.north side of Dundas Street, near theThe Town of Oakville announced, Palermo Park site.Opinion............................................6Thursday, that the new Glen Abbey The skateboard facility was tempo-Artscene.........................................26Park Skateboard facility should be up rarily relocated to the Glen AbbeySports.............................................31and running by Monday, July 18.Community Centre parking lot forReal Estate.....................................34The skate park was initially sched-five weeks during the summer of 2010Classified.......................................38uled to in place by the end of June, and was put back in storage pendingFull Delivery: however, heavy rain during the spring the location of a permanent home.Smart Source, delayed the construction of the skate Town staff said feedback from areaPartial Delivery: parks concrete pad and put the con-residents was largely supportive of theEB Games, Dell Computers,tractors behind schedule.Glen Abbey Park location and in MayHome Hardware,The concrete pad at the Glen council voted to make Glen AbbeyLee Valley Tools, Starsky Finest,Mississauga Booster,Abbey Skateboard Park is now com-Park the skate parks permanentERIC RIEHL / OAKVILLE BEAVER Rabba Fine Foods, Sears,plete and the equipment will be home.Active Magazine, NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME:The concrete pad has been poured at the installed next week, said Janine The cost to install the permanentBass Pro Shops, Glen Abbey Skateboard Park and the rest of the equipment will be installed next week.Ivings, a senior communications advi-skateboard facility is estimated atMichael's of Canada, sor with the Town of Oakville.$75,000.The Brickpark will conclude a very long reloca-the facility.I have been advised that work is Other permanent skateboard facili-tion that began in June of last yearCouncil planned to move theFor home delivery & customer service now scheduled to begin on Thursday, ties are at Glenashton Park and Shellwcall (905) 845-9742 Mon., Tues. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. hen the skate park was removedskateboard facility to Palermo Park,Wed., Thu., and Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.July 14 and should be completed Park. During the summer months,from West Oak Trails Park after areahowever, this idea was cancelled due(open for calls only after 5 p.m.)Closed Sat. and Sun. within two to three days.Kinoak Arena converts its ice into aresidents complained about noise andto safety concerns and a lack of ade-NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS call (905) 845-9742 orThe establishment of this skate temporary indoor skateboard park.subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.cominappropriate after-hours activity atquate pedestrian access along theSET SALEDISCOVER CAMEO BEAUTY. INSIDE AND OUT.ALL ABOARDFOR OUR AMAZING SUMMER DISCOUNTS!AND FINE CABINETRYDont miss your chance to tailor your unique summer wardrobe for less with selected items at 30% to TORONTOMISSISSAUGA/OAKVILLE1020 Lawrence Ave. West3050 Vega Blvd.60% off. Visit Burrows Today!(west of Dufferin)(Dundas and 403)Tel: 416.256.2553Tel: 905.820.4841200 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville ON L6J 1H6 Now905.842.0232 www.burrowsclothiers.cominwww.cameokitchens.comOakvilleEst. 1983tnellecxEecivresNEW PROGRAMS ecnisSTARTING:39DRIVING IS A PRIVILEGE, LET US HELP YOU EARN IT91 4 DAY CONDENSED:July 18-21August 1-4WEEKEND:July 9407 Speers Road Suite 213July 23$SAVE 50valid for defensive driving programs only905-825-11723 Friday, July 8, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com