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OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, July 23, 2009 · 2 Oakville's generosity earns honour from Christian Children's Fund Oakville and its residents were honoured for generosity with a Lifetime Giving Award from the Christian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC). The honour, announced last week, was for donating more than $1.9 million over the years to poverty-stricken children in developing countries around the world. Oakville donations in early 2009 pushed the town into the top 100 most-generous cities nationwide, out of approximately 4,600 Canadian cities and towns that donate to the organization. "As Canadians, most of us have everything we need to survive," said Laurie Asikainen of Oakville. "I felt it was important to share our good fortune with a poverty-stricken child who truly needs our help," said Asikainen. Oakville residents have sponsored children or purchased gifts for children in need, resulting in life-saving support for thousands of children and families living in poverty in countries like Ghana, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Sri Lanka, India, Nicaragua and Paraguay. "I want to thank sponsors in Canada," said nine-year old, Ruth Haruna, CCFC-sponsored child in Zagyur, Ghana. "I'm so happy to be able to go to school now; sponsorship helps to pay for my school fees and uniform and school supplies. With an education I have hope to become something in life." More than 52,000 children around the world are involved in CCFC programs. "Oakville has shown a generosity of spirit that needs to be acknowledged, especially in light of current economic challenges," said Mark Lukowski, CCFC's CEO. For almost 50 years, the CCFC has helped children and families of all faiths break the cycle of extreme poverty around the world. It is a Canadian-based, child-centred international development organization. For more information on CCFC, visit www.ccfcanada.ca. "2009 Bailout Plan" 49 15 Furnace & Air Conditioners to be sold by July 31st! 24 Furnace & Air Conditioners to be sold by July 31st! system over 12 years old, you are paying almost twice as much on your hydro and gas bills as you should be. There have been technological breakthroughs in furnaces and central air conditioning designs which, when installed properly in your home, can reduce the amount you pay the hydro and gas companies $60 to $100 or more per month! 1st Time Offer 1st Time Offer is just around the corner.) Plus, put no money down (put it on your Enbridge gas bill) and put up to $3695 in your pocket! 2. Purchase just the furnace and save 40% (About $2,200!) Plus, whichever offer you choose, we will double the manufacturer's warranty by offering you a complete 10 year Parts AND Labour warranty. We'll also guarantee you a twentyfi five percent energy reduction. If you don't save twenty-five fi percent after the first year, we'll give you a cheque for the fi difference. We feel these offers will work out great for you as a homeowner when you consider the normal cost to replace your system, the energy wasted by your older system, and the high cost of repairs (especially since the tough new Federal regulations). Our warranty means you can' spend one penny on repairs for at least 10 years. By selling these systems we will avoid being stuck with a bunch of furnaces to sell in the summer, plus we'll be able to continue our volume discount on orders for the coming year. West Nile warning issued Halton Region's health department is reminding area residents to cover up and slap on bug repellant as the community enters West Nile Virus season. "Although West Nile virus has not been in the forefront of infectious diseases so far this summer, everyone still needs to continue to take precautions," said Dr. Bob Nosal, Halton Region's medical officer of health, in a written release. "July, August, and September are the months when we typically see mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus." To prevent the spread of mosquitoes carrying the virus, the Region is asking residents to eliminate or reduce areas of standing water, such as bird baths, old tires and children's toys, that act as breeding grounds for mosquitoes. For personal protection, the health department advises against being outdoors between dusk and dawn, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants with tightlywoven fabric, and use a mosquito repellent with DEET. In shady, wooded areas, mosquitoes can be active all day and night. Although Halton Region is deemed a high-risk territory for WNV, there were no reported human cases in the community in 2008. There were two human cases in 2007, but regional staff believe the individuals likely acquired the infection outside of Halton. According to the Region, of those who become infected with WNV, 80 per cent will not have any symptoms but the rest could have fever, nausea, muscle aches, headache and rash. In the rare severe cases, people can develop encephalitis or meningitis, which can lead to serious brain damage and even death. The risk for serious illness when infected with WNV increases with age therefore elderly persons and older adults need to pay particular attention to protecting themselves, said the Region. For more information, visit www.halton.ca/wnv. Here are the 2 offers you can pick A Free Bonus! from for tremendous savings tioning system before July 31st will receive a FREE "com1. Purchase a furnace and air conditioner and we'll deduct plete home filtration air cleaner" valued at $550. A Free fi Bonus! our entire cost of the air conditioner. (Remember, Summer So please call Furnace King Heating and Cooling at 905564-5464 today for your FREE estimate. We will come out to your home, measure it up, and explain how much you can save. Here is the great part! Your payments on one of these super efficient systems fi could be as low as $31 a week and the money you're now paying the utility company will pay for your new heating and cooling ...so the hydro and gas companies are actually paying you!!!! On top of that, there are huge government rebates (as high as $3695) that you are also entitled to.... Our government energy savings estimators work on evenings and Saturday to accommodate those who work during the day. Thank you to the following customers for choosh k h ll i h ing Furnace King: Mr. & Mrs. Arbouly, Mr. & Mrs. Kieraszewicz, Mr.Johnson & Mrs. Chow, Mr. & Mrs. Giorgio, Mr. & Mrs. Deluca, Mr. Dong & Mrs. Zhang, Mr. & Mrs. Malit, Mr. & Mrs. Velente, Mr. & Mrs. Connery, Mrs. O. Damiani, Mr. & Mrs. Shushkevich, Mr. & Mrs. Furtado, Mr. & Mrs. R inella, Mr. Johal & Mrs. Nagra, Mr. & M rs. Nadalin, Mr. & Mrs. Antilope, Mr. & Mrs. Morandin, Mr. Smieja & Mrs. Marchetti, Mr. & Mrs. Giorgi, Mr. & Mrs. Greer, Mr. & Mrs. C. Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. How, Mr. & Mrs. Cavallo, Mr. & Mrs. Fallow, Mr. & Mrs. Raymundo. Mr. and Mrs. Dilecce, Ms Rogers, Mr. Camacho, Mr. and Mrs. Roshan and Mr . Mrs. Manwaring. 49 Lucky Homeowners to get $119 Super Air Conditioning tune up for $49.95 or FREE...... The first 49 homeowners to phone Furnace King will receive a $119 super air conditioning tune up for $49.95. For any reason what so ever if you are not happy with the service provided its free. Our goal with this special promotion is to make you so happy with the service provided that we keep you in the Furnace King family for the many years to come. Problems with your air conditioning and heating system can be scary, stressful, expensive and even dangerous... Problems with your equipment can be nonexistent with the right team on your side. Furnace King's Heating & Cooling specialists understand the dynamics of what a customer needs, and are dedicated to providing quality service with an emphasis of your time in mind. Central air conditioning can account for up to half of your summer electricity bill. In fact, households now use more electricity in the summer months than they do in the winter months, in part due to the operation of their central air conditioning unit. Making sure your central air conditioning system is operating to its peak potential and using it wisely can contribute greatly to energy conservation. After all, no one would expect you to run in a marathon, after sitting dormant all winter, so before you set your central air conditioning unit to run all summer long, it is best to get it into tiptop shape first! Furnace King will do annual pre-season check-ups to ensure that your central air conditioning is running as efficiently as possible. The technician will check thermostat settings, tighten electrical connections, measure voltage and current on motors, lubricate all moving parts, inspect drainage, check system controls for safety, clean condenser coils, check refrigerant pressures and clean and adjust blower components for proper system air flow. The technician will also inspect, clean and change air filters, a dirty filter causes higher energy costs and can damage equipment. Government agencies and utilities have recognized the importance of maintaining equipment for better energy efficiency and offer incentives and rebates for homeowners to maintain or replace their units. HOME RENOVATION TAX CREDIT Receive up to $1350 in tax rebates! 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