Salute to veterans 5 · Wednesday, November 14, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com WE SHALL NOT FORGET: Clockwise from top left, Eric Simmons of the Lorne Scots A Company stands on guard, Sunday morning, in George's Square during the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 114 Oakville annual Remembrance Day ceremony. The event began with a parade into the park and included music, readings, and wreath laying at the Cenotaph. June Boyd (left), with friend Kelly Wells, searches the names of those she knew on the Second World War monument where a poppy was attached. Young Jake Comay watches the veterans march towards George's Square while Eric Wells sang O Canada at the ceremony. For more photos, visit www.oakvillebeaver.com. PHOTOS BY STEVEN DER GARABEDIAN / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Julia Hanna, chair of the board and John Sawyer, president of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, are pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Bright to the position of Vice President, Policy & Government Relations and Joanne Scattolon to the position of Communications Manager. Steve has been with the chamber since 2011 as a policy analyst. He has increased the chamber's engagement with municipal, regional, provincial and federal levels of government, as well as, with the Ontario and Canadian chambers of commerce. Steve advocates on behalf of the chamber's membership on issues critical to the business community. A not-for-profit organization, the Oakville Chamber of Commerce was established in 1949. The Chamber's membership has grown to over 1,150 businesses which collectively represent over 33,000 employees. The Oakville Chamber is the sixth largest chamber in Ontario. Inside Opinion............................................6 Artscene.........................................25 Sports.............................................26 Classified........................................29 Full Delivery: Sport Chek, 3 for 1 Glasses, Home Sweet Linens, Real Estate, Shopping Guide, Oak-Land Ford Lincoln, JYSK, National Sports, Bonnie Togs, Carter's Osh Kosh, Home Depot, Molson, Peoples Jewellers, Staples/Business Depot, Sheridan Nurseries, Sears For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com Steve Bright Vice President, Policy & Government Relations OAKVILLE'S DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOL EXCEEDS ALL DRIVING PROGRAMS · Maximum Insurance Discount · Easy Payment Plan · Patience and Courtesy Is Our Virtue · Modern Dual-Controlled Car · Course Fee May Be Tax Deductable · Driving Tests Arranged ·Specialist In Teaching Nervous Beginner NEXT WEEKEND COURSE: DRIVING EDGE TRAINING Joanne Scattolon Only School in Oakville to offer Standard &Automatic Lessons NOV 17-18, 24-25 4 DAYS IN A ROW COURSE: Please view our online Calendar. 21 21 YEARS YEARS EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE Defensive Driving Course $400 Manager, Communications Joanne has been with the chamber since 2009. She has successfully grown the chamber's social media presence, lead the development of chamber communication and marketing plans and supported work on chamber policies and advocacy issues. The Oakville Chamber is the voice of the Oakville business community. We provide member benefits including: advocacy, corporate benefits, networking opportunities, business development and educational forums. Our mission is to foster a healthy, engaged and sustainable business environment and economy in Oakville. + HST 905.469.8880 · drivingedge.co · info@drivingedge.ca 2448 Lakeshore Rd. West · Unit 18, 2nd Floor www.oakvillechamber.com 905-845-6613