Councillor Pam Damoff
October E-Newsletter
We said "YES"
to Organ Donation
MPP Kevin Flynn, Councillor Jeff
Knoll and I were joined by local
faith leaders and other prominent
Oakville residents to show our
support for registering for organ
donation. We invite you discuss
with your family and register today
at www.beadonor.ca For more
information,
email
oakbeadonor@gmail.com
The Oakville Be A Donor campaign,
led by dynamic Oakville resident
Jennifer
Malabar,
has
been
fortunate to draw from a diverse
cross-section of the Oakville
community. One of our organizers
recently took a dive - literally. Read
about Rabbi Stephen Wise here
Join us for
Halloween Kidical Mass
Family Bike Ride
Sat. October 27 10:30 am
Lions' Pool parking lot
Cathy and Pam with Olympic
triathlete Kyle Jones
Kids, kids at heart and their families are
invited to come out to the inaugural
Halloween Kidical Mass Family Bike Ride on
Saturday October 27th as part of the Kerr
Village BIA's Pumpkin-palooza. Families
should meet at the parking lot at Lions Pool,
159 Felan Avenue, at 10:30 am, where Halton
Regional Police Services and Gears Bike Shop
will offer a short safety demonstration. The
first 50 kids will get a great swag bag courtesy
Did you catch Oakville Cycles at the
recent Celebrate Oakville's Diversity
at Bronte Autumnfest? Huge thanks
to Tom Ormerod who co-ordinated
another successful valet bike corral.
of Kerr Village BIA.
The family friendly bike ride will travel along
residential streets about 2 km to the Kerr
Village Pumpkin-palooza.
We are thrilled to have Canadian National
Triathlon Champion and 2012 Olympian Kyle
Jones helping us to promote Oakville Cycles.
Kyle encourages everyone to get out and ride
with their families, although he has to miss
the actual ride as he is competing in the
Bahamas. All kids participating are eligible to
win some cool swag autographed by Kyle .
Bicycles can be parked in a secure, valet Bike
Corral at Heritage Square on Kerr Street as
families enjoy the Halloween activities. Gears
Bike Shop will offer mini bike tune-ups in
conjunction with Oakville Cycles Bike Corral.
Helmets are encouraged for all, but
mandatory for those under 18 years of age.
All types of bikes, trailers, trail-a-bikes,
tandems, trikes and whatever rolls are
welcome! Halloween costumes that are safe
for cycling and decorated bicycles are
encouraged.
For
info
visit
www.facebook.com/OakvilleCycles or email
oakvillecycles@gmail.com
Pam, Emily, Tom & friends
Thanks to Gears Bike Shop, Oakville
for providing the Oakville Cycles
mini bike tune-up clinic.
Pam receives Queen Elizabeth II Diamond
Jubilee medal from MPP Kevin Flynn
Oakville Terry Fox Run
With over 1,000 people and in excess of
Paul from Gears
Oakville Cycles is a grassrooots
group representing local business,
community groups and government
interested in promoting cycling
initiatives in Oakville.
$110,000 raised, the 2012 Terry Fox Run
was a resounding success as Oakville
residents honoured a Canadian hero and
raised money for ground-breaking research
being funded by the Terry Fox Foundation.
As Chair of the Oakville Terry Fox Run, it
was heartwarming to see so many people at
the event. Team Darrell was again out in full
force in their red t-shirts honouring Darrell
Atherley. My team, Team Max, led by threetime cancer survivor Max Khan made its
debut this year. We also saw several
corporate teams, including Ford of Canada,
Hopedale Mall, Oakville Hydro and Karen
Thompson Law. Read the Oakville Beaver
story here
MPP Kevin Flynn surprised me before the
Run by presenting me with a Queen
Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal for
community service. It was humbling and a
real honour, and I was so grateful to receive
it an an event that means so much to me.
Books with no Bounds
Thousands of books leave
Oakville
St. Mildred's students with Pam and Terry Fox
representative Rebecca
Paul & LiUNA helpers, Pam, Emma &
The Marie Aggett Bowl is awarded to the
school that raises the most money per
student at the school's Terry Fox Run. The
2011 winner was St. Mildreds Lighbourne.
Year after year, Oakville schools`Terry Fox
Julia
On
September 28th a dream came
true for two Oakville sisters, Emma
and Julia Mogus. They founded
Books with No Bounds in an effort
to collect and distribute books to
the children and youth of the
Nishnawbe Aski Nation - 49 remote
communities in Northern Ontario.
The Oakville community generously
donated new and nearly new books
which the girls catalogued and
packaged with love and care. But
the books needed to get the
Thunder Bay in order to be
distributed to the communities.
Having worked with LiUNA
(Labourers International Union of
North America) on the Santa Claus
Parade, I knew how involved they
are in the community. I reached out
to them and they came through in a
big way. Not only did they donate
$600 to help with the costs of
delivering the books, but they
arranged for a large pickup truck to
drive 55 boxes of books from
Oakville to Thunder Bay.
This first shipment of books is being
distributed to 24 fly-in communities
by Wasaya Airline, and all money
collected will be used to pay for the
air freight.
Read the full story in North Oakville
Today
Emma and Julia are outstanding
examples of youth leadership in our
Runs are among the top fundraisers in
Ontario. I attended the TA Blakelock event
and walked with teachers and students.
Over at Brookdale PS, the students met
their principal`s challenge to double their
donations (story here)
Thanks to the participants, volunteers and
supporters of the 2012 Terry Fox Run.
HALTON ACTIVE
COMMUNITIES SUMMIT
Thursday, October 18
8 am to 4 pm
OE Banquet Hall, Oakville
An update on Halton's Active
Transportation Plan
 Building Bicycle Friendly
Communities
 Active & Safe Routes to School
Planning
 Milton's velodrome
 Halton Regional Police Service's
Share The Road initiative in
partnership with Share The Road
Cycling Coalition
 Bicycles & Economic Development
Keynote speaker: Greenville South
Carolina Councillor Amy Ryberg Doyle will
speak about how her community has
embraced cycling. Like Oakville &
Burlington, Greenville is a Bronze Bicycle
Friendly Community.
Registration $40 includes breakfast and
lunch. All welcome. Register here

Oakville Arena/Trafalgar Park
part of Parks, Recreation and Libraries
Master Plan update
community. To follow what they are
doing, you can like them on
Facebook
Congratulations to
LCdr Glenn Woolfrey
Glenn and Pam
Congratulations
to
Oakville
resident Glenn Woolfrey on being
named Commanding Officer of
Her Majesty's Canadian Ship
STAR. The Change of Command
took place September 29th, at
which time Glenn also received a
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond
Jubilee medal for his commmunity
service.
Oakville Dragonboat
Race
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Halton
The future of Oakville Arena and Trafalgar
Park will be determined by two forthcoming
studies.
The revised Parks, Recreation and
Libraries Master Plan will be presented to
Council's Community Services Committee on
October 23rd at 7 pm at Town Hall.
Information on the plan can be found here
This plan will identify the parks, recreation
and library needs of the entire Oakville
community and facilities required to meet
those needs.
Stay up to date on Oakville Arena and
Trafalgar Park, which is part of the South
Central Public Lands Study. Relevant
information can be found here
Managing Your Wild Neighbours
Tuesday, October 16
7:00 to 8:30 pm
QEP Community & Cultural Centre
2302 Bridge Road
Are raccoons lounging under your deck?
Rabbits nibbling your plants? Squirrels
nesting in your chimney? Join the Town of
Oakville for a workshop on how to wildlifeproof your home for the winter and keep your
"wild neighbours" from settling in for the
season. Bill Dowd of Humane Wildlife
Control will provide tips and tricks for
homeowners along with Home Depot who
will have products, advice and free giveaways.
Have you ever wondered how the Town
manages some of its wild residents? Find out
how Canada Geese make their way from
Oakville's waterfront to a "home away from
home" each summer with Norm North,
Retired Canadian Wildlife Services Waterfowl
Specialist who will discuss the annual goose
roundup. This promises to be a helpful and
entertaining evening to learn about living
with wildlife in your community.
Additional information here
Emerald Ash Borer
Woodlands Conservation
Damoffs Dragons
On a beautiful fall day in
September, seven teams paddled
in the Oakville Dragonboat
Challenge. Thanks to my team
who was "ready ready" to have fun
and raised over $1,000 for Big
Brothers Big Sisters Halton The
Oakville Boat Clubs have been
holding this event for many years,
and this year the event raised a
record $9,000.
Saturday, October 13
Winston Woods Park
21220 Winston Park Drive
9:45 am to noon
Learn how the Town is managing Emerald
Ash Borer to conserve our woodland parks
and prevent its spread. Find out what
neighbourhood woodland parks will be
temporarily closed. Emerald Ash Borer is
listed by Time Magazine as one of the top ten
natural disasters in North America. Unable to
attend? More information here or email
cbriscoe@oakville.ca
Other Upcoming Events
Roots of Freedom Festival
Province to follow
Oakville's
Lead on Tanning Bed
Restrictions for Youth
The Province of Ontario recently
announced it would be following
Oakville's lead on restricting
tanning bed use by those under 18
years of age.
On August 13th, Oakville became
the first municipality in Ontario to
restict use of tanning beds by youth.
A month later, the Premier
announced that the province would
adopt a private members' bill by
New Democrat France Gelinas,
October 18
Walking Tour and Interactive Exhibit
Oakville Museum
October 19
Feature Concert
QEP Community and Cultural Centre
Information here
"Under An Afghan Sky"
CBC Journalist and author Mellissa Fung
will speak about her experience in
Afghanistan in support of Canadians in
Support of Afghan Women
November 1 7 pm
St. John's United Church
Details here
SAVE THE DATE:
which calls for the same type of
restrictions. Read the story here
A huge thanks to Oakville resident,
Annette Cyr, President of the
Melanoma Network of Canada, the
Canadian Cancer Society and my
colleague,
Councillor
Ralph
Robinson, for their tireless work to
protect young people from skin
cancer.
Oakville Santa Claus
Parade
Kerr Village BIA Tree Lighting
November 16
www.kerrvillage.ca
Oakville Santa Claus Parade
November 17 9:00 am
Downtown and Kerr Village
www.oakvillesantaclausparade.ca
Courage Polar Bear Dip
January 1
Coronation Park
New Years Day 2013 will see $1,000,000 in
total funds raised for clean water projects
through World Vision Canada. Join me and
take part in the Million Dollar Dip!
www.polarbeardip.ca
With warm regards,
Pam
Pam Damoff
Town Councillor, Ward 2
Volunteering for the Oakville Santa
Claus Parade is an incredible way to
see Christmas through the eyes of a
child. Many of our volunteers, both
young and young at heart, come
back year after year to experience
something magical.
A volunteer information session will
be held Wednesday, November 7th
at Town Hall in the Atrium.
Registation at 6:30 pm, meeting
begins promptly at 7:00 pm.
Additional information here High
school
students
will
receive
volunteer hours.
Local businesses and community
groups - you still have time to get
your entry in this year's Parade. The
theme "Once Upon A Christmas"
has generated lots of interest so far.
Deadline October 28th or the first
50 entries. Details here
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