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THE NEW TANNER4THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2010 EMS giftHalton Region is maintained and operat-donating two decom-ed to their full capacity missioned ambulances to deliver the maximum that have been removed benefit to those in need.from active service to St. John Ambulance St. John Ambulance, Oakville-Milton and the Oakville-Milton-Halton Hills branch is Halton Hills Branch. thrilled to be the recipi-The vehicles for St. John ents of two ambulances Ambulance will be used from Halton Region, as a mobile first aid post said Tim Bauer, St. John at public events includ-Ambulance Oakville-ing the Acton Fall Fair Milton & Halton Hills and Acton Leathertown Branch Manager. The Festival.donation of these mo-Halton Regions para-bile first aid units to our medics have used these branch will allow our ambulances for a num-Medical First Response ber of years, but its now volunteers to provide time to retire them from enhanced first aid cover-active duty, said Hal-age in our community. ton Region Chair, Gary St. John Ambulance Carr. Im pleased to volunteers support hun-LOCKS OF LOVE: Hair donated to Locks of Love, including from Actons Jessica Cane, 8, will be turned see the ambulances will dreds of public events, into wigs for children who have lost their hair due to medical treatments. Cane, who grew her hair for the still be used to serve the and commit over 10,000 past two years, had it cut last Friday at Blue Springs Spa and Salon. She intends to grow her hair for the residents of Halton Re-hours of service each next two years, and donate it again. Submitted photogion.year to the Halton com-The two ambulances munity. Their current have completed their mobile first aid units are Give the gift of greenuseful life cycle for Hal-beginning to show signs ton Regions Emergency of wear, and without the It is the season of giving. gifts as well as celebrate in authentic loofa sponge, and as a cheese and crackers plat-Medical Services. The generous donation from So why not give back to the green ways.a new showerhead that con-ter for entertaining.donation of these two Halton Region, they planet in the process? Dur-The green movement has serves water usage during * Reusable travel mug: ambulances has been would have struggled to ing the holidays, people can changed the way individuals every shower.Probably someone on the carefully co-ordinated continue this essential make an effort to select en-shop for everything, from * Rechargeable batteries: gift list is a coffee fanatic and to ensure they can be community service.vironmentally responsible clothes to cars. It makes sense Chances are the youngsters must get his or her daily fill that these green sensibilities will still be requesting elec-of java each day. Disposable may carry over into the way tronics this year, including foam cups are dangerous to people shop for holiday gifts. portable handheld video the environment, so a person-For those thinking of going games. Ensure game play is alized or engraved insulated green for the holidays, con-green with rechargeable bat-travel mug can keep coffee sider these gift ideas.teries instead of disposable warm on the way to work.* Water saving shower-ones.* Push mower: Give that head: Put together a gift * Bamboo cutting board: handyman or lawn guru a basket of spa items for the Treat the consummate host or push reel mower that doesnt bathroom, including organic hostess to a bamboo cutting spew noxious emissions or body oils, sea salt scrubs, board that can easily double make a lot of noise. Mow-ing the lawn with a manual 372 Queen E, mower is also a great form Acton, ON, of exercise.L7J2N3* Reusable shopping bag 519-853-1960set: Some people are born to shop. They can do it in a green way with a collec-tion of stylish reusable tote HOLIDAY HOURSbags to carry groceries or the latest fashions.OPEN 24HRSun. Dec. 19 to Thurs. Dec. 23JUST Fri, December 24 ........CLOSE at 6pmMOVED?CHRISTMAS DAY .......CLOSEDBOXING DAY ..............OPEN 9am to 6pmREOPENCallMon, December 27 ......6am to 11pmBetty AnneDecember 28 to 30 ......7am to 11pm519-853-1944Fri, December 31 ........6am to 6pmSat, January 1 .............CLOSEDSun, January 1 ............CLOSEDCLOSE TO HOME FAR FROM ORDINARY310 Guelph St., Unit 5, Georgetown, ONOur HostessSun, January 2 ............REOPEN at 6amGifts and Information905-873-4405We wish all our customers the are the Key toOpen Sundays 1Your New Community1a.m. to 5p.m.best for the Holiday Season