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905-681-3440 SHOWROOM: 4380 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD, BURLINGTON OR VISIT US AT WWW.MAINTEMP.CA PROUDLY SERVING HALTON SINCE 1987 SALES SERVICE TO ALL MAKES H e a t i n g a n d A i r C o n d i t i o n i n g RECEIVE UP TO $3855 IN REBATES Eco Energy Rebates Eco Energy Grants set to expire March 31, 2011 OPA Energy Rebates OPA Grants set to expire December 31, 2010 Carrier rebates (Limited Time Offer O.A.C.) Call for details NO PAYMENTS, NO INTEREST FOR 6 MONTHS OCTOBER ONLY. WE PAY THE HST Deal direct with the owner Expert, next day installation Factory trained technicians 100% satisfaction guaranteed w w w . o a kv ill eb ea ve r.c o m O A KV IL LE B EA V ER Th ur sd ay , O ct ob er 7 , 2 01 0 1 4 By Dominik Kurek OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Chiles consul general in Toronto visited St. Dominic Catholic School in Oakville, where he was shown how much the students care about the trapped miners in his country. Patricio Powell visited the school Wednesday morning where he met the schools Grade 7 stu- dents. The students made a presentation to Powell and told him they cared for the miners and were praying for their rescue. Thirty-three miners became trapped 700 metres under ground this past August in a San Jose mine when a rock above them collapsed over a tunnel. The miners are still trapped in the mine, but extrication efforts are well under way. In the presentation to Powell, the students handed him 52 cards, that each Grade 7 student made to be given to the miners and their fami- lies. The card project was started at the begin- ning of the school year, said the teacher John MacPhail, who spearheaded the project. What you are doing is something that real- ly helps, Powell said in his thank you speech to the students. A couple of the miners are acting as spiritu- al leaders of the group, which is something that is just as important as food and many other things. This is a challenge for them. But to know that people like you care about them is essential. Powell also talked to the students about the state of the miners. As you may know were waiting for some very good news next week, he said. There is a possibility that they will get the miners out by next week if the machine-work works out. The students also had a chance to ask Powell some questions. He told them that the miners might get out as early as late next week. However, there may still be obstacles along the way, as even though the drills have dug as far down as 550 metres. Though the drills are close to the shaft where the miners are trapped, he said there might be rocks along the way. He also told them that the cards would be sent to Chile immediately and will likely reach the miners next week, maybe when they are rescued. He said the miners are in good health. Through a narrow tube they are able to receive clothing, medicine, food, reading materials and they even have a projector for watching movies and video clips of their families. The miners were initially trapped in com- plete isolation for more than two weeks. To sur- vive those two weeks, Powell said they had a pick up truck loaded with water. Their helmet- lights provided some light, as did the battery in the truck. Since they have been discovered, they have been given electricity. When a student asked if it was cold in the mine, Powell said it was quite the opposite. Its about 33 degrees Celsius, which is like a warm summer day and its humid, he said. They are not cold. Its the opposite, its too hot. He said the miners wear shorts and t-shirts and have been provided clothing made of a material that can help prevent infection. Powell thanked the students for all their work. I represent my government in the province of Ontario and this is one of the most wonder- ful aspects of my work: to feel that there is a real connection between human beings around the world, he said. MacPhail also thanked his students for their work. Mr. Powell has been deeply moved by what you have done, he said. You have the power to make change in the world, all of you. No matter how big, each of you possesses the kindness, the intellect and, of course, a very strong Catholic upbringing to make and seek justice in this world. Students send messages of care to Chilean miners ERIC RIEHL / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER THANK YOU: The Chilean Consul General Patricio Powell spoke to St. Dominic School students on Wednesday to thank them for the letters Grade 7 students wrote to the trapped miners and their families in Chile. One- Hour Teeth Whitening Porcelain Veneers Dental Hygiene Services Sleep Disorder Appliances Implants - Veneers Laser Gum Treatment Root Canal Treatment Crowns - Bridges - Dentures Wisdom Teeth Extraction with Sedation We submit claims on your behalf online - Accept All Insurance Claims 905.829.1244 1140 Winston Churchill Blvd., Oakville