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Child donates hair to charity Paige Simmons, 5, of Acton, recently had her hair cut for a good cause at Blue Springs Spa & Salon. Paige had 12 inches of her hair chopped Thursday and has donated it to Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long-term medical hair loss. Vandalism is an issue that should concern everyone Recent articles in this newspaper have raised concerns of vandalism in our community that has entered into the tens of thousands of dollars. Instead of advertising these childish acts, I prefer to ask the community to take a stand and say enough is enough. Say no more damage to builders who bring new business, money and life to our fine town and no more damage to schools that provide our youth with the education and tools needed to succeed in life. Please consider becoming a volunteer within our community. Consider joining C.O.P.P.s (Communities on Phone Patrol) or Neighbourhood Watch. Also consider that if you have knowledge of these crimes, you can provide confidential information to myself, or you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477). If an arrest is made based on your information you may be eligible for a cash reward, you will never be asked for your name or have to go to court. Finally if you feel that by providing this information you will be `ratting' your friends out... friends don't ask friends to be a part of a criminal offence. Youth criminal records don't go away, 911/ 411 Chris Borak their use is just limited in adult courts. A youth criminal record can stop you from entering some countries, from getting jobs, doing volunteer work, or from succeeding in life. For more information on Crime Stoppers please visit www.haltoncrimestoppers.com. Contact me personally for crime prevention tips, or police information with regards to your community concerns through 905-878-5511 extension 2470, or by e-mailing chris.borak@hrps.on.ca. Please reserve the 911 system for emergency calls only. Constable Chris Borak is the community support officer for District 1