New face at Kerr Village BIA The Kerr Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) recently announced Doug Sams as its new executive director. "I look forward to working with the BIA board of directors and the membership in creating a Kerr Village environment that will give the neighbourhood a strong and positive identity," Sams said in a press release. "The Kerr Village BIA has an outstanding mix of retail, professional services and exceptional dining." The selection was made after a search committee made its hiring recommendation and the board voted to approve. "We are very pleased to announce this appointment," Dean Maclean, chair of the board of directors, said in the release. "Doug will bring leadership and a personal touch to the BIA membership and a commitment to our goals. He has served for and on boards, has dealt with businesses on a personal level, and has a wide range of perspective and experience." Sams' has more than 15 years of leadership, 19 | Friday, May 2, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Interlocking & Concrete Specialists Doug Sams planning, administration, public relations, and public relations experience in the local sector. He also has a masters of administration and a bachelor's degree in political science. 3-on-3 tourney Saturday on Kerr Street Navigator Program. Each team will play a minimum of four games starting at 9 a.m. sharp. The day will also include music by the Ferguson Young Band. For more information about the event, contact www.3on3roadhockey.com, www.facebook.com/ kerrvillage, or www.twitter.com/kerrvillagebia. Kerr Village will host the First Ontario Credit Union 3-on-3 Hockey Tournament Saturday (May 3). Teams will battle for the Kerr Cup between Florence Drive and Stewart Street, all to benefit the Alzheimer's Society of Hamilton Halton and Halton Healthcare Services Mental Wellness · Pebble Concrete · Stamped Concrete · Flagstone · Walkways · Garage Floors · Patios · Driveways · Curbs (French) Call Mario · sunmarlandscaping@yahoo.com Tel: 905.842.7171 E x p e r i e n c e A Ta s t e o f I t a l y ! Grand Opening Specials & Prizes Friday May 2 from 7-10pm Free Samples $1 Gelato $1 Espresso Come and experience the difference! All our food is home made and and fresh using imported ingredients such as our flour and tomatoes from Italy to give our pizzas and sandwiches that true Italian flavour. Our premium meats are hormone and antibiotic free. Our Italian pastry chef makes fresh, traditional Italian pastries. We make our Gelato freah using traditional Italian recipes and ingredients. Each visit brings you a unique Italian eating experience. We look forward to welcoming you. See you soon! 22 Lakeshore Road West | 905-849-1555 | www.ladolcevitaoakville.com @ladolcevita_22