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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday March 7, 2008 - 17 Pensions the topic at Canadian Club Patrick Longhurst will be the dinner speaker at the Canadian Club of Halton Peel - dinner on Thursday, March 13. The event will take place at the Oakville Conference Centre at Bronte and Wyecroft roads. Longhurst will tackle the topic of Canada's Retirement Income System - Time for a Change? Longhurst is a recognized authority and frequent speaker on retirement planning and savings issues for Canadians. A professional consulting actuary for more than 30 years and most recently a Certified Financial Planner with his own business, he was selected by the Canadian Pension & Benefits Institute (CPBI) as its 2006/2007 National Speaker. Visiting each CPBI region across Canada, Longhurst chose as his subject, The Search for Common Ground, to see whether there were changes to our retirement system that all stakeholders could agree upon. His presentation will highlight the strengths of the retirement system and the opportunities for improvements. He will also comment on pension income splitting rules and 2007 income tax returns. Registration begins at 6 p.m., dinner is at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $30/members/$40/non-members. Call 905-827-6302. Hand Crafted Furniture by Mennonites Celebrating 15 Years of Uncompromising Quality LE NIVERSARY SA 15TH AN LIESA KORTMANN / OAKVILLE BEAVER WALK-A-THON: Emily participates in the YMCA walk-a-thon held at Chisholm Public School Wednesday to raise funds for the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. For campaign information visit www.ymcastrongkids.ca. 15 25 Any Mattress Set You Add On % OFF Kids went walking for Emily and others T he following letter was written by a member of the child care staff at the Oakville YMCA. On Wednesday, March 5, 1,500 children from the YMCA Child Care Centres participated in a walkathon to support the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. This campaign raises much needed financial support for children, teens and families who can't afford the full cost of participation in a YMCA program or service. To read many more stories like the one below, go to www.ymcastrongkids.ca and search for Oakville. Hi, My name is Louise and I have worked with the YMCA of Oakville for more than eight years always working with children in the before and after school department. Over the years, I have met hundreds of children, but I want to tell you about an inspiring young lady who is only eight years old and has been a life-long fundraiser.. You see, Emily has Down Syndrome. Her disability, however, does not stop her from doing what she loves to do, which is walking. She has participated in fundraising walks for the Down Syndrome Association of Toronto since she was three years old. ALL REGULAR PRICED ITEMS Trafalgar Rd. South Service Rd. Bronte Rd. Fourth Line Dorval Rd. W MORRISTON HWY. #6 Emily is in an integrative classroom in the school where I work and comes to me at the Y program at the beginning and end of the day where she plays, bonds and interacts with all of the other children in my care. She is treated no differently from the others and is accepted by everyone as an equal. All of the other children love and accept her without fault. Emily enjoys walking and is now learning how to bake -- she is such an inspiration to all of us in making miracles happen. This spring Emily walked with our Child Care Centre on Wednesday as all of the YMCA child care children will be 'walking strong' for YMCA Strong Kids, helping to raise funds to send kids to camp or learn how to swim. I have committed to helping children like Emily with my personal gift. I am hoping that you will be able to join me in making the dreams of a child come true. Just go to www.ymcastrongkids.ca and click on the donate now button and make your investment in the life of a little boy or girl, like Emily, today. Thank you. Louise -- Submitted by the YMCA of Oakville Any Buffet & Hutch or Sideboard You Add On 25 %OFF % OFF Buy Any Table and at least 3 Chairs and receive An Extra Chair 15 % 15 OFF Oakville 450 South Service Rd. W. Oakville, Ontario PLUS % $ OFF PLUS Buy Any 5 Pc. Bedroom Suite and Receive An Extra Nite Table NOTE: This is only a "FRACTION" of the many specials offered. 15 $ 00 15 00 FOR ONLY Morriston Highway #6 N GUELPH FOR ONLY w w w. p e n w o o d f u r n i t u r e . c o m Morriston, Ontario Cards Welcome 905-842-3653 to Hamilton 519-837-3555 #401 E QEW Wyecroft Rd. to Toronto S HOURS: Mon-Wed 10-6 · Thurs-Fri 10-8 · Saturday 10-6 · Sunday 11-5