Oakville Beaver, 24 Feb 2007, p. 22

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22 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday February 24, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Relay for Life kick off Wednesday Teams Captains old and new are invited to find out what's new for 2007 at the Relay For Life Kick Off event this Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 6-8 p.m. at Appleby College's Willis Hall in Powell's House. Team Captains are encouraged to come out to the kickoff for their chance to register their team of 10 for the event, choose their "prime" tent spot for the night long festivities, purchase luminaries, and much more. Since June 2006, the Relay For Life Steering Committee has been hard at work planning and preparing for an even bigger and better event this year. The Committee is also very pleased to welcome major sponsors for 2007: Scotiabank (event sponsor), AGF Funds (survivor sponsor), Appleby College (site sponsor), The Oakville Beaver (print media sponsor), Wave 94.7 FM (radio media sponsor) and Longo's (food sponsor). The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life is a community celebration of survival, a tribute to the lives of loved ones and a night of fun, friendship and fundraising to beat cancer. It's an inspiring event that involves teams of ten or more people participating in an overnight noncompetitive relay. Participants take turns walking, running or strolling around a track. The Relay For Life in Oakville is scheduled to take place Friday, June 1 at 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 2 at Appleby College. 2007 marks the 6th anniversary for the event. To register your team today or to find out more about Relay For Life, contact the Oakville Unit at 905-8455231 or visit www.cancer.ca/relay. -- Submitted by the Canadian Cancer Society Oakville Unit Fenn steps down from local LHIN John Magill, Mississauga Halton LocalHealth Integration Network (LHIN) Board Chair recently announced the resignation of its founding CEO, Michael Fenn. In accepting his resignation, John Magill stated, "Michael Fenn has provided outstanding leadership for the Mississauga Halton LHIN through its formation and development over the last 18 months." Magill stressed that the board accepted Fenn's resignation with considerable regret but wished him all the best in his future endeavors. Fenn has accepted the position of CEO of the newly-formed Greater Toronto Transportation Authority, a role which he describes as a "once-in-alifetime" opportunity. The Mississauga Halton LHIN Board has established a search committee to lead the recruitment process for the new CEO. "We hope to have a new CEO in place as soon as possible," says Magill. Magill will work with Senior Directors Scott McLeod and Narendra Shah to ensure continuity of CEO functions and a smooth transition over the next few months. The Mississauga Halton LHIN Board and staff are fully committed to moving forward with the directions and priorities that have been established under Fenn's leadership. FREE HeartHealth & Diabetes Information Night Free HeartHealth event There's a free HeartHealth Information Night, How to live longer and stay healthy. The event will take place on Thursday, March 1. The interactive cardio-metabolic session will begin at 7 p.m. It is being held at the Oakville Conference and Banquet Centre, which is located at 2515 Wyecroft Rd. (at Bronte Road south of the QEW.) Featured speakers will be two Oakville physicians, Dr. Andrew Zawadowski, heart specialist with Core Cardiology Services and Dr. Ronnie Aronson, a diabetes specialist with LMC Endocrinology Centres. To reserve a seat for this "Ask the Doctor" program, call 905-337-0040 or 905-842-6084. Dr. Andrew Zawadowski Heart Specialist CORE CARDIOLOGY SERVICES Dr. Ronnie Aronson Diabetes Specialist LMC ENDOCRINOLOGY CENTRES Thursday, March 1st, 2007 @ 7:00 pm Oakville Conference & Banquet Centre 2515 Wyecroft Road at Bronte Road To reserve your seat for this "Ask the Doctor" program, please call: 905-337-0040 OR 905-842-6084 CALL THESE PROFESSIONALS GALL & ASSOCIATES OPTOMETRISTS Our goal is clear comfortable vision. Comprehensive Eye Exams Laser Vision Care Contact Lenses & Glasses New Patients Welcome 247 North Service Rd. W. Suite 203 905-338-2020 Dr. Ronald Gall Dr. Susan Che www.visionsource-drgall.com AT DORVAL DRIVE Daffodil pre-sales A symbol of hope in the fight against cancer, the daffodil represents the courage of cancer patients, the compassion of volunteers and the commitment of researchers dedicated to conquering the disease. Every April since 1957, Canadian Cancer Society volunteers sell bright, cheerful daffodils to help fund cancer research and to provide important information support services for people living with cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society Oakville Unit is now taking pre-sale daffodil orders. Daffodils are available for $6 a bunch or two bunches for $10. There are 10 blooms per bunch. The 2007 Daffodil Days campaign takes place Thursday, March 29Sunday, April 1. To order your Daffodils today, call the Canadian Cancer Society Oakville Unit at 905845-5231. For information on the Canadian Cancer Society call the Oakville Unit at 905-845-5231 or visit www.cancer.ca. Sore Feet? If you are suffering from any of the following, we can help you. · Warts · Callous · Ingrown Nail · Flat Feet · Corn · Heel Spurs · Dry Cracked Heels · Surgery · Crooked Toes · Custom Orthotics · Diabetic Foot Care YOUR REGISTERED CHIROPODY TEAM Chiropody is for more than you think. 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