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Prevent fires at Christmas With the holiday season in full swing and everyone enjoying the fes tivities, the Oakville Fire Department is reminding everyone to take the time and prepare in order to have a fire safe Christmas. When picking your Christmas tree ensure it's fresh and not dropping nee dles. Always make a two-inch fresh cut before putting the tree in the stand and adding water. Keep the tree as far from heat vents and other heat sources as possible. Never block exit routes with the Christmas tree. Never use lighted candles on or near your Christmas tree. Carefully examine all electrical cords and lights for CSA approval and that they are in good working condi tion. Never use frayed or damaged elec trical cords. The use of candles and combustible Christmas displays including wreaths, synthetic and other materials can pose a serious fire hazard. Never leave candles unattended. Extinguish candles before leaving the room. Never allow candles in children's rooms. Always keep matches and lighters up and out of reach from children. Take the time to test your smoke alarms. Smoke alarms that are 10 years old or older should be discarded. Anyone who needs assistance with checking their alarm or who has ques tions should call the Oakville Fire Department's Fire Prevention Division at 905-338-4404. or the Public Education Office at 905-845-6601, ext. 3686. The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday December 6, 2003 - 9 B R I N G IN T H I S A D A N D S A V E ! The Easter Seal Society, Ontario : A L L D A Y F U N D R A IS E R Chapter. Monday December 8, 2003 1 A t all Chapters, Indigo and Coles Stores in Burlington and Oakville, and Coles in Georgetown and Milton Chaplers. Indigo and Coles and (he volunteers and com m unity o f The Easter Seal Society. Ontario cordially invite all friends and families to a day o f shopping w hile supporting Easter Seals. W ith every pur chase o f regularly priced in-store items made at Chapters and Coles, 10% o f the purchase w ill he donated directly back to The Easter Seal Society, Ontario. Choose from a wide selection o f books, g ift items, magazines, music, and much more! Join us fo r a fun day o f culture and literacy and the chance to support and celebrate w ith your com m unity as a whole. A ll you need to do is bring this invitation so The Easter Seal Society. O ntario can be credited fo r the purchase. I f you need more inform a tion. please contact D o ro th y W a rd at 905-639-9429. Please note, in order to ensure the most successful and profitable fundraiser possible, all discount programs including the Rewards pro gram. w ill not be in effect during the event, and the purchase o f G ift C ertificates/G ift Cards do not count toward the fundraiser. I f you need to return a fundraiser purchase, please note that all prod ucts are fo r exchange only. Please bring this invitation w ith you to the fundraiser! T H A N K Y O U Look for our flyer in selected issues of today's Burlington Post 1500 U P P E RM ID D LE R D at B ra n t 3 3 5 -4 6 2 3 4055 NEWS TR EET in th e Eastw ay P la za 6 3 2 -2 3 1 1 C re s c e n t MR MOPCD fill I Want For Christmas is a... MINI ELECTRIC SCOOTER INCLUDES: Dot Safety Approved Helmet O n/O ff Switch Twist Grip Throttle Intellicharge (automatic on/off) Adjustable Position Sport Seat Multiposition Handlebars Adjustable Rear Band Bfakc 100 Wan Motor 24 Volt No Memory Lead Acid Battery 100% Foldable For Easy Storage Weighs Only 9 Kilos Featuring original artwork by Canadian artists "A decidedly warm and welcom ing place to visit, Crescent Hill Gallery proudly celebrates the works and talents o f a select num ber o fliv in g C anadian Artists. Exquisite works o f art are offered in various m edia such as oil, acrylic and encaustic and these trem endous pieces are further enhanced by Crescent H ill's aw ard-w inning custom framing. For the past 14 years. Crescent Hill Gallery has been instrum ental in helping to bring enjoym ent and beauty into the hom es o f its accom plished and discerning patrons. Satisfying a broad price spectrum , this refreshingly approachable and popular gallery offers a solid cross-section o f work created by both em erging and wellknow n artists." Tw o locations in the Mississauga H om e & Design Centre 2575 Dundas St. W. Oust east of Winston Churchill, beside Tony Roma's) (905) 820-2233 w w w .crescenthillgallery.com 'Professionally assem bled, duryed and ready for use. Includes tool kit Fits into your school Bog or Locker