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Weekend will be Field Day for Ham operatorsHam radio enthusiasts to 2 p.m. Sunday. cations following the devastating helps local Hams and HamsThis year, the Oakvillecommunications for the agency from across North America Over the past few years,earthquake which destroyed that across the continent practiceAmateur Radio Emergencyin times of disaster. will be showing off their the news has been full of countries telecommunications their emergency communica-Services (ARES) Club membersThere are an estimated disaster and emergency reports of ham radio opera-infrastructure. Ham radio pro-tions skills using voice, digitalare operating from one of their50,000 licensed Hams in Canada communications capabili-tors providing critical com-vided a critical communications modes, and even good old fash-partner organizations, the Red(650,000 in the US and more ties on June 25 and 26, and munications in emergencieslink between field medical staff ion Morse Code, over a 24-hourCross. than 2.5 million worldwide). radio operators from Halton including the Japan earth-in the disaster zone, military period which tests equipmentRadio Amateurs of CanadaLast year, an estimated 50,000 Region will be part of the quake and tsunami, Haitihospital ships offshore, and and operator endurance. Lastand the Canadian ARES groupsHams participated in Field Day action.Earthquake, Midwest floods,medical and logistical resources year, local hams operated from ahave a memorandum of under-activities. The ARES club has Operating this year from tornadoes, and other eventson the mainland in Florida.parking lot in southeaststanding with the Canadian Redmore than 20 members who will the Milton Red Cross, Ham world-wide. DuringThe annual Field Day event Oakville. Cross to provide emergencybe participating this year.operators from the Oakville Hurricane Katrina, AmateurAmateur Radio Emergency Radio also called HamService will setup a radio radio was often the onlycommunications station way people could communi-ICE!PRICE!1/2 1/2 PRcapable of communicating cate, and hundreds of vol-with other Hams around unteer hams used their9999the world.communications skills andQueen tTwin - oThe public is invited to radio equipment to help29KiKingng34visit them in action at 100 save lives and property. 6 pce sheet sets or Duvet Nipissing Rd., Unit 5, in In Haiti, Ham radio pro-Friday, June 24th to Thursday, June 30th, 2011BY %VERYDAY "ASICS duvet cover setsMilton from 2 p.m. Saturday vided emergency communi-s 0OLYESTER CLUSTER l BRE l LLEDby Linens-N-Things400Reg. 69.99THREADS s %GYPTIAN COTTONPER INCHReg. 59.99Inaugural poker runfor Lions Dog GuidesOn Saturday, June 25, Wilson St. in Oakville. motorcycle enthusiasts are Participants are encour-invited to change the lives of aged to form teams withCanadians with disabilities other riders and raise dona-!ECIRby participating in the first tions for Dog Guides. Pannual Ride for Dog Guides. A minimum of $25 inThe ride consists of a donations is required to par-poker run between Oakville ticipate. E!PRICE OR MOR1/2 MORE THAN 1/2 PRICE!and Breslau, Ontario.For more informationRegistration for the Ride call Heather Fowler at 519-OUR opens at 10 a.m. at Lions 648-3307 or e-mail hfowler@Compare atWhile 9999they last!99Foundation of Canada, 152 dogguides.com.LOWEST 399No EachEachPRICE!99rainchecks!49Vita Bella 10 pce cookware set Bullet Express or Road closure alertBY ,AGOSTINA ORSharper Image juicerReg. 199.99Starting Monday, JulyTrafalgar Road to enter orReg. 129.99 4, Neyagawa Boulevard,exit the 407 ETR, to avoid8-12 pce bed in a bagsbetween Dundas Streetdetours. Vehicles exiting orReg. 199.99 - 249.99. Selection varies by store.and Burnhamthorpe Roadentering the 407 ETR atin Oakville will be tempo-Neyagawa Boulevard willrarily closed until Aug. 31,be required to follow a$WHILE THEY for the installation of adetour directing traffic eastLAST!new, large diameter water-along Burnhamthorpe01main.Road and then to SixthAccess to the SixteenLine to access DundasLimitLimit!Mile Sports Complex willStreet. $laed33remain open throughoutThe closure of Neyagawathe construction viaBoulevard is required toDundas Street. Access toenable contractors to com-Kings Christian Collegiateplete the installation of the$$$$6 for 10$2 for 102$ for 10wi1ll also remain open viawatermain efficiently and01010 for 10A4ll0 p0TCre vpioiullsowly r educed Twin pack pillow3Burnhamthor ppe Roadce.in a time frame that reduc- apothecary Paring or steak mugs Water bottles case by Sealyjars knifeTh e road closure willes the long-term impactExcludes Siggby Home Studioby Linens-N-ThingsReg. 29.99by Home StudioWbasy 4 .P99a -d 2e4r.9n9oimpact commuters whofor commuters.W100a%s 2 .E79g eyapcthian Reg. 19.99Reg. 1.69 &1.99 eachcotton Reg. 12.99. use Neyagawa BoulevardFor information on thisStandard & Kingto access the 407 ETR.or other constructionAlthough the 407 ETRactivities across HaltonIf you fi nd a lower current retail store advertised price on the identical entrance and exit rampsRegion, visit the Building aitem, bring in the fl yer or newspaper ad & well gladly match it!low price guarantee!will remain open, com-Better Halton constructionmuters are encouraged towebsite at www.halton.ca/IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION: SELECTION & BRANDS WILL VARY BY STORE: All colours, patterns and styles may not be available in all stores. RAIN CHECKS AND SUBSTITUTIONS: If an advertised item is not yet available we will offer you your choice of a comparable substitution, (if available), or a rain check. In some instances (e.g. special purchases, power buys, clearance items, bonus with purchase or seasonal items) quantities use either Bronte Road orconstruction.may be limited, selection may vary by store and substitutes or rain checks cannot be given. 5.4H11 All references to regular price are to Home Outfi tters regular price. All prices in effectFriday, June 24th to Thursday, June 30th, 2011, unless otherwise specifi ed. Registered trademark of Hudsons Bay Company. Registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated.Used pursuant to license.+more!29 Friday, June 24, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com