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4- The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday August 4, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com SPACE AGE SHELVING The Storage Specialists SHARING THE SPIRIT 2007 Catholic School Board honours students · Stephanie Allen, St. Matthew School -- Stephanie shows her commitment to her Catholic faith through her active involvement in her school and in her parish community. She excels at exemplifying her Catholic leadership qualities through her willingness to help people in the school, as well as by setting a positive example for everyone. · Aanjali DeLivera, St. Michael School -- Aanjali's interactions with fellow students and staff display her commitment to being a positive role model to others. She demonstrates a calm determination to excel in the areas of Christian leadership, family and school relationships, academics and fearlessness in undertaking difficult tasks. · Anna Moniz, St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School -- Anna is a friendly, helpful young lady with her peers and staff. She is polite, dependable, and a compassionate person. She's not afraid to try new things and always has a smile on her face. · Andrew Chown, St. Vincent School -- Through Andrew's activities, both in and out of school, his faith is exhibited. He is a positive role model who inspires others to follow by his example. In Home Consultation Stephanie Allen St. Matthew Aanjali DeLivera St. Michael Apa me s Ap rtments men Hom Offi es Home O fices ome fi Pant y Pa try at Gara Garage a Laundry La nd y a C set Mi ror Clos ts & Mirror Doors t Mr 3350 Fairview Street between Walkers & Guelph Line 905-333-1322 2555 Erin Centre Mississauga 905-542-0353 www.spaceageshelvingburlington.com www.spaceageshelving.ca Andrew Chown St. Vincent Anna Moniz St. Thomas Aquinas C A R P E T C L E A N I N G S P E C I A L I S T S® Since 1952 On The Spot! Town committee grants Thank you Oakville for choosing us #1 eight years in a row! willow tree a reprieve By Kim Arnott SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Save 25% When you drop-off area rugs. · Residential & commercial carpet & upholstery cleaning · In-plant cleaning of all Bottle o oriental fine area rugs removerf spot · Free estimates. each ordwith er! "If a tree can be saved, it should be." Marianne Hawthorne, Oakville resident FREE! 1446 Wallace Rd., Oakville, ON 905-825-4256 www.onthespotcleaning.ca The Town of Oakville's Property Standards Committee has granted a reprieve to an historic willow tree planted more than 60 years ago by a local soldier heading off to fight in the Second World War. The Town had ordered the 22metre tall tree to be chopped down, fearing its ill health made it a hazard. But following a tree safety analysis conducted by a Mississaugabased urban forestry consultant, the Town committee has agreed to allow the tree to be pruned instead of removed. Philip van Wassenaer, of Urban Forest Innovations Inc., provided the Town with a report detailing the results of various tests undertaken to determine the tree's likelihood of falling, breaking or becoming uprooted. In addition to a visual inspection, the company used a variety of equipment to simulate wind force and test the tree's elasticity and root strength. Based on von Wassenaer's recommendations, the Town has ordered the top 4.3 metres of the willow tree to be pruned, but won't force homeowner Angele Kazlauskas to remove it. Kazlauskas, a local dentist, has admitted she has neglected the tree in recent years. Along with the death of her husband following several years in the hospital, she has also dedicated much of her time to making extended visits to Lithuania, where she provides free dental service for the needy. However, Kazlauskas has committed to having the tree, which she describes as the centrepiece of her large Chartwell Road property, pruned in the next 30 days. She is also hoping to be able to locate the veteran who planted the tree. About 10 years ago, he visited her home to see the tree and relate the story about planting it just before heading off to the war. Joyce Burnell, who spearheaded last year's campaign to save the large oak tree on Bronte Road and wrote about the tree's history, has done some research into the story. She believes the soldier may have been a member of the Gregory family, which lived and operated a local movie theatre in the area for more than a decade around that time period. Following Thursday's hearing at the town, Kazlauskas and her supporters expressed relief that the life of the willow tree had been spared. "If a tree can be saved, it should be," said Marianne Hawthorne, a friend and former dental patient of Kazlauskas'. Welcome to Spice Your Kitchen. Making Your Cooking Fun & Easy ing Fu · Knives and Garnishing Tools · Spice Racks · Small Appliances · Cookware and Tableware · Linens, Aprons and Mitts · Bakeware · Barware · Espresso Makers and Accessories Hours: Monday-Friday 10am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday CLOSED River Glen Mews Plaza 2530 6th Line, Oakville (905) 257-3500