THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday June 30, 1999AZ 570 TRAFALGAR ROAD, OAKVILLE at the Q.E.W. 8 4 4 - 3 2 7 3 Q E W L I N C O L N M E R C U R Y C O M E T O T H E S O U R C E Escort, ZX2 Mystique, Sable Windstar & Explorer Maximum term 48 months OJLC. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 3rd A nnualATHENA AWARD The ATHENA Award program celebrates the potential of all women as valued members and leaders of the community and recognizes those who support them. The ATHENA Award honours individuals who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment... women and men who excel in their chosen field, have devoted time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and who also open paths so that others may follow. Nomination forms available at TOWNE O A K V ILLE C H A M B ER ./ CO M M ER CE ROYAL BANK FINANCIAL GROUP THE OAKVILLE BEAVER N o m in a tio n fo rm w ill b e p o s ted o n th e C h a m b e rs W ebsite a t w w w .cham ber.oakville .on.ca T H E C R IT E R IA A thena recipients m ust m eet each o f the three specific criteria. T h ey m ust: • Assist w om en in reaching their full leadership potential. • D em onstra te excellence, creativity, an d initiative in their business o r profession. • Provide valuable service by devoting tim e an d energy to im prove the quality o f life for others in the com m unity. * $ Board would need to hire 70 more staff Photo by Peter C. McCusker ALL WINNERS: Stelma Josephs Program Leader of Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Maternal Child, received $500. and video cassettes and toys from Pine Grove School. Erin Joyce of grade 6 and Matthew Auger of grade one won the bike raffles that were used to raise funds. (C ontinued from page 1) in start-up costs. There has been specu lation the province will eventually pro vide full funding for JK. The superintendent said smaller, 750-sq.-ft. classrooms could be used for JK by putting a coatroom in the hall and ensuring easy access to wash rooms. "In many cases, there are efficien cies that could substantially reduce costs," he noted. Anthony estimated 70 extra staff would be needed for JK, a total that would allow for planning time. An esti mated 2,500 students would be eligible for the half-day program. He said there'd be a maximum of 20 students per teacher. The board operated 13 JK classes for a year in the mid-90s, after it was mandated by the former NDP provin cial government. It was dropped fol lowing a government change and cuts in provincial funding. Anthony said there was enthusiasm for the JK classes. "There was a strong response to it and a strong desire to get into the program." But Oakville trustee Peter Petrusich said providing JK for high need areas could require new buildings. "We have three schools jammed up in northwest Oakville," he noted. "Where would you put kids there?" The trustee said the program will be seen as inequitable if it's available at some schools and not others. "And it may add portables or dis place kids already in schools and put them in portables," he said. "I cannot support this until we get new schools where we need them." Burlington trustee Michael Ellis noted Halton is one of only three school boards in Ontario that does not have JK. Anthony is slated to give a more detailed report about JK on Nov. 15 when the board will considered voting to establish it. Civic S cen e Wednesday, June 30th: A Special Committee of Adjustment meeting is at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Oakville Municipal Building. John and his team would like to sincerely thank you for making our Oakville stay a successful one. THANK YOU OAKVILLE!! D onations Can Be M ade At: • Eddie Bauer • Any Royal Bank in Canada Website donations: www.RegenerationTour.org For more information 1 - 8 0 0 - 5 7 0 - 3 2 2 2 Raising critical funds for spinal cord research. r l o a n T O U R C R O SS C A N A D A TO U R M a y 1 - S e p te m b e r 10, 1999 Thank-you for your continued support Our Mission Statem ent "S t. Thomas Catholic Secondary School, together with home, church and community, values the uniqueness of each person and Is dedicated to life-long learning, personal development and spiritual growth." St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School says 'Thank You" to our employers We appreciate your support in educating our students as part o f our 1998-99 co-operative education program. 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Magenta Design Halton Inspection Services Future Shop St. Marguerite Elementary Oakville Fire Department Ferrone Fitness Corbett's Sports Mona's Coiffure Chapter's Peter McWilliams (Lawyer) Berkshire Securities National Bank Quality Inn Action Collision Bank of Nova Scotia Found Money.com Super Signs Dorval Medical Centre Spray Tech Compudata Action Promotion Group The Flower Place CIBC Gallagher and McKenna Draven Enterprises Cycle Path Columbia Rehabilitation Centre Bardie Dolls Livingston The Bay Towne Chevrolet Oldsmobile Pier One Imports * ** http://www.chamber.oakville.on.ca http://www.RegenerationTour.org Escort, ZX2 Mystique, Sable Windstar & Explorer Maximum term 48 months OJLC. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Nomination forms available at ROYAL BANK FINANCIAL GROUP THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Civic Scene 'Thank You" to our employers