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I wanted to post a message an acquaintance of mine received. It would be tragic if this was to happen to the two little schools. Many friends and family went to New Central and Brantwood and it would be a shame if they closed down. It will force all the children in the area to be bused to the outer skirts. One would think there are far more pressing issues in Oakville that need to be addressed than closing these two darling public schools. Anyway, please read the e-mail below and act accordingly:

NOTICE TO ANY AND ALL PARENTS OF CHILDREN AT NEW CENTRAL AND BRATNWOOD, AND RESIDENTS OF THE DOWNTOWN CORE:

Despite the work and input of the Southeast Oakville PARC Committee and the input of Southeast Oakville residents, the Halton District School Board has tabled a plan that would involve closing both New Central and Brantwood leaving the downtown area with no school. The Board’s Superintendent of Finance has drafted four scenarios that he is recommending the PARC Committee submit to the Board for approval. Three of these four scenarios involve closing both New Central and Brantwood.

This decision has potentially significant ramifications for the viability of the downtown core. If you are opposed to leaving downtown with no educational facilities it is imperative that you post your feedback on the board website by February 4, 2008.

If we do not come forward with our comments there is a very significant likelihood that the downtown area will be left with no school. Please forward your input.

Please also forward this e-mail to everyone you know who may be affected by these potential school closures.

Thank you,

Laura E. Oliver (loliver@primus.ca)
Barrister

88 Dunn Street, Suite 302
Oakville, ON
L6J 3C7

(905) 842-4977
(905) 842-5144

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I don’t know of a better place to take a stroll and sip on a hot cup of coffee. It doesn’t matter the season, even winter. The Oakville Harbour is located downtown Oakville and in the heart of Olde Oakville. There are many yachts and motor boats parked in slips down there and makes for a picturesque place. There is a long pathway that goes from one end of the harbor to the other. It’s a perfect place to stroll, relax, watch water fowl frolic and sailors attending to their boats and for having a picnic. There are lots of picnic tables scattered about and they make for great locales to have a picnic.

There is another trail/pathway and it’s called The Larry Cain Trail. The trail has two parts and snakes along both sides of the sixteen mile creek. I like the stretch north of the Oakville Club, just before the pier. It is a very quiet and majestic place. I sometimes walk down there, sit on a bench and watch geese and ducks meander by.

It is an especially beautiful place in the autumn. If you walk north on the east of the sixteen mile creek side you can start to see all the beautiful leaves in their fall colours. I was able to get a close up look last fall.

Where are your favourite places to walk and enjoy a hot beverage?

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