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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, December 21, 2012 · 8 Delta Bingo employee Ron Agley (front left) hosted his 18th annual Christmas drive early when he thought the bingo hall may close. With Agley, are Firefighter Michael Harrison, Ward 2 Councillor Pam Damoff, middle row, from left, Delta Bingo owner Laura Colville, Delta Charities Association treasurer Shirley Stacey, and president Diane Austen, in back, from left, Delta General Manager of Operations Shawn Fisher, Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn, Delta Bingo owner John Cameron, firefighter Braden Box, Delta Bingo owner Cameron Johnstone, and Firefighter Kevin Dudek. NIKKI WESLEY / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_ photog AT WORK ahead of time: Santa's elves out early For 18 years, Delta Bingo employee Ron Agley has spearheaded a drive for food and new toys at the Speers Road gaming centre because he says, it's just something that needs to be done. "I just think Christmas, especially, is a time when people need food in their stomach and kids need toys." This year, the drive donated more than 5,000 pounds of food to Fareshare food bank, hundreds of toys to the Oakville Professional Firefighters Association's Toy Drive, and raised $5,000 for both organizations. Agley also collects pennies and Canadian Tire money year round to buy bicycles and larger toys for children of all ages for the drive. "Canadian Tire also donated 20 bikes to the toy drive this year, which was great," he said. "I just want to thank everyone involved, including Delta staff and players, for going more than above and beyond." SALE Pre-Boxing Day Fresh Holiday Arrangements Starts December 21 FULL SERVICE FLORAL SHOP OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK. ALL CHRISTMAS DÉCOR Order Yours today! We deliver across town or around the world! Prices in effect Prices in effect December 21 December 31 20 December 14 to December OPEN December 24: 9:00am ­ 4:00pm OPEN BOXING DAY: 9:00am ­ 4:00pm 30 off % OUR REGULAR PRICES Holland Park Gift Card ­ The perfect gift every time! 2243 FAIRVIEW STREET BURLINGTON 905 639-7740 294 YORK ROAD Excludes Cut Flowers, Potted Flowers, Live Arrangements, Wire Orders, Firewood, Special/Custom Orders, Service/Delivery Charges and Gift Cards. DUNDAS 905 628-8562 Boxing Day Clearance Starts December 26 at 9:00am All specials are while quantities last, unless otherwise stated. Garden Gallery Reserves The Right To Limit Quantities. hollandpark.com Visit All Christmas Décor OUR REGULAR PRICES 50%off While quantities last. Hurry in for the best selection Special Employee & Family Discount Starts December 26 All Other Merchandise Storewide OUR REGULAR PRICES 25%off