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One reason Talo decided such a group was necessary was a recent proposal to build nonâ€"profit housâ€" ing units in the area. "None of us knew about this and a lot of peoâ€" ple were displeased," she "It‘s a community that will grow very quickly, and there are a lot of issues that will come up on a regular basis." "West Oak Trails will eventualâ€" ly have well over 30,000 people," says Syzan Talo, founder of the new West Oak Trails Association of Residents. Special to the Beaver By SHELLY SANDERS GREER Small community forms new group VINY L FLOOR AS LOW AsS $4]00 BERBER THE BASEMENT HARD TWIST (PERFORMANCE CERTIFIED) OR 100% Nylon 10 yr. Wear Warranty $ o oo* 5 yr. Stain Warranty 32 Decorator Colours srEERs RD.| HAM All Products Installations Guaranteed. ~ UNBELIEVABLE SAVINGS INSTALLED BY CHRISTMAS YOUR CHOICE: *BASED ON 35 SQ. YDS. PAD AND INSTALLATION INCLUDED AND MANY MORE West Oaks Trails Association of Residents ALL REASONABLE OFFERS CONSIDERED VISIT OUR SHOWROOM â€" 1200 SPEERS RD. unit No. 30 845â€"3733 At the first meeting, held early in November, it was decided that a constitution should be drawn up and the association should be incorporated as a nonâ€"profit orgaâ€" nization. In addition, Talo says a steering committee will be formed, and she hopes a board of directors will come out of this committee. UNDER 100 HOMES Although this community is relatively small right now, with fewer than 100 homes, Talo was impressed with the response of the explains. "Forming the association puts out the message that we are concerned." CARPET As Low As Supply Only Prices Subject to All Applicable Taxes. HEAVY PILE (EXCEPTIONAL) 100% Nylon 10 yr. Wear Warranty 5 yr. Stain Warranty 30 Decorator Colours She is also looking for a lawyer to help out with the constitution and people with backgrounds in education, social work, city planâ€" ning, and architecture. "We need people who have a genuine interest in developing a good sense of community and Because this is such a new association, Talo is looking for interested residents who are conâ€" cerned about the community and who have the time to commit to meetings. Areas Talo says she needs people for include: commuâ€" nity relations, planning, zoning, schools, and churches. first meeting. "People have dediâ€" cated themselves to living in a new part of Oakville," she says. "They have a real passion for being a part of the Town." The next meeting of the West Oak Trails Association of Residents will take place on January 13th at 7 p.m. Talo is still working on the location, which she hopes will be Abbey Lane School. For information about this meeting, contact Talo at 827â€" 0857. who care," she explains. "Considering the size the neighâ€" borhood will be, it‘s good to start now before the issues get too big." COMMUNITY VOICE As for long term goals, Talo says they will be different in five years, but one thing she is sure of is that she wants visibility. "We are the voice of the community. If we are effective in representing the membership, then we are doing our job." »moV/' Mgâ€" goart)ay. â€"Eeverg 0Â¥ * Insurance work * All minor rust dents included * Free cleanup wash e FREE ESTIMATES 448 Speers Rd. $45â€"8301 United Way staff and volunteers are contacting past donors, encourâ€" aging them to renew their 1992 pledges. With that money, the camâ€" paign will meet its goal, says execuâ€" tive director Bill Deyell. The Oakville United Way supâ€" ports 34 local social service agenâ€" cies who assist about 38,000 Oakville residents annually, providâ€" ing them with a safety network of human care. Deyell also notes the goal, the largest in the history of the Oakville United Way, is ‘needs‘ drivâ€" en, just enough money to maintain the current level of service. The Oakville United Way is facâ€" ing a $130,000 shortfall of its $1.9 million campaign, just a week before its extended campaign ends. The campaign was extended to Dec. 10th in hopes of reaching its goal. United Way $130,000 short of goal Last minute donors can mail donations to the United Way office, 84 Chisholm St., Oakville, Ont., L6K 3H7, or call 845â€"5571 and a volunteer will pick up your donaâ€" tions, or have your donation billed to you VISA or MasterCard. To help meet the goal, barristers and solicitors Marler Kyle will hold a second ‘will offer,‘ free wills in exchange t 0 a $50 donation to the United Way, on Dec. 7th from 4 to 8 p.m. To make an appointment, call Marler Kyle at 338â€"2300. The firm has already raised $2,200.