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Honeywell is proud other age-appropriate child spark plugs will perk up oxygen sensors that are pecially on long trips or school to play with friends to support the Canadian personal safety strategies.even a tired engine and worn out to protect the hours in the car.or participating in extra-Centre for Child Protec-curricular activities, they tion and the Billy Brings should always be with a his Buddies program.buddy.The Canadian Centre There is safety in for Child Protection also RBC Royal Banknumbers, said Lianna encourages educators McDonald, Executive to reinforce this import-Director 370 Queen Street East, Acton ON L7J2N3for the Canadian ant safety lesson with Centre for Child Protec-their students. In partner-tion. Children should ship with Honeywell, the 519-853-6100know that when going Canadian Centre will be to and from places, even providing nearly 11,000 those that are familiar to Billy Brings his Buddies them, they should do so Grade One Teacher Kits with a friend or a safe free-of-charge to Canadian Now offering improved banking hoursThe family ofCarl & Elma Timbers*New Business Hoursare:would like to invite you to a celebrationthof their 60 Wedding Anniversary Mondays 9:30am - 5:00pm Thursdays 9:30am - 8:00pmat Ballinafad Community Centreon September 11, 2010 from 7p.m. to 11p.m. Tuesdays 9:30am - 5:00pm Fridays 9:30am - 6pm Wednesdays 9:30am - 5:00pm Saturdays 9:00am - 4pm*Effective September 13, 2010,Advice you can bank on.Visit the branch today for your complimentary financial review.Anniversary