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Red Cross needs drivers The Red Cross celebrated its transportation programs Oct. 24 with Transportation Service Day. The goal of the transportation programs, such as one in Oakville, is to provide vulnerable members of the community with rides to the doctor or other medical appointments, shopping trips and social outings. The program allows clients to maintain their independence while helping to reduce strain on their families. Last year, transportation volunteers helped provide 233,283 rides to clients in Ontario. In Oakville, 27 volunteers provided 10,000 rides to 700 clients. It is predicted that by 2041, 24 per cent of f Canada's population will be over the age of 65, according to Statistics Canada. As the population continues to age, the importance of community support programs is increasing. Programs such as transportation services, allow individuals to remain in the comfort of their own homes longer while helping them maintain their quality of life. Volunteer drivers allow the Red Cross to keep rates at an affordable price for its transportation services. For information, visit www.redcross.ca. 25 · Friday, October 28, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Student scholarships available The Halton District School Board has announced that 189 of its high school graduates have received the Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Tuition Scholarships. The scholarships are awarded to students who achieve the highest grades in their schools. The funding is awarded to those graduates who go on to an Ontario college or university. The students on the scholarship, who maintain an 80 per cent average at their post secondary schools, can receive these scholarships for up to four years with a maximum of $3,500 per year. The Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities established the scholarships. This year it will invest $35 million, to be awarded to more than 14,000 Ontario students. WOOD N' FLOOR We install all Kinds of Floors, Stairs and Railings Serving Oakville residents for over 20 years. "Refinish Your Wood Floor Like New" We will beat every written quote! W Call KAZ (905) 338-1881 www.woodnfloor.ca