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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, October 3, 2014 | 20 Naval reserve officer launches first book on the HMCS Oakville A naval reserve of cer is launching his rst book on the HMCS Oakville Thursday, Oct. 9. Lt. (Navy) Sean E. Livingston C.D. (Canadian Forces Decoration), of the Naval Reserve and Commanding Of cer of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Corps (RSCCC) 178 Oakville, will be at the Oakville Museum for the release of his book Oakville's Flower: The History of HMCS Oakville. Livingston will be presenting his work, which takes an in-depth look at the history and legacy of HMCS Oakville, a Canadian Second World War corvette that fought in the Battle of the Atlantic, and was one of the few corvettes to sink a U-boat. "I'm thrilled for this opportunity to share over a decade of research on HMCS Oakville," Livingston said in a press release. "It's an important piece of Canadian naval history. I'm also honoured to celebrate this launch at the historic Oakville Museum. The Oakville Navy League will be selling books at the launch to support the Oakville Sea Cadets." The book follows the HMCS Oakville through its rise and fall as a Canadian naval legend, to its revival in Oakville, championed by the local Sea Cadet Corps, which shares its Lt. Sean Livinston name and legacy, stated the release. The book launch runs from 7-9 p.m. at the 8 Navy St. museum. Those who wish to attend can RSVP at rsvp@ dundurn.com. For more information, visit www.dundurn. com/books/oakvilles_ ower. Capture Oakville contest deadline Oct. 6 Local shutterbugs can sign up for the Capture Oakville 2014 Photography Competition. The popular contest returns with new categories, a $1,000 grand prize and category prizes. Categories include: Capture Oakville, Portrait, Tell a Story, Black and White, Motion, Smartphoneography, and Film and Polaroid. The annual photography competition is open to Ontario residents of all skills, since 2007, and put on by the Oakville Camera Club. Capture Oakville is the only category that needs to be shot in Oakville. Entries chosen to be exhibited will be asked for a print version of their photo. The top 80 photographs will be framed and shown in the main gallery at the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Rd., starting Dec. 5 with an awards ceremony and opening night reception. Deadline for submissions is Oct. 6. For full rules and entry forms, visit www. oakvillecameraclub.com/competition. OCPA, Oakville Museum receive grants The Oakville Centre for Performing Arts (OCPA) was the recipient of a $241,000 grant from the Department of Canadian Heritage and Of cial Languages' Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. "The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund... is designed to increase access for Canadians to performing arts, visual arts, media arts, and to museum collections and heritage displays," stated a press release. The funding will support the replacement of Advertorial the OCPA's speaker system in its auditorium and the instalment of a portable audio, video and intercom system. The new sound system was used for the rst time during the OCPA's 2014-15 season opener with Suzanne Vega on Sept. 20. The Oakville Museum recieved a $39,000 grant to support the second phase of its new artefact storage and collections work area at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre. Beauty & Spa Avoid Halloween makeup allergies and other reactions What are the horrors of Halloween? Many might say encountering a gruesome ghoul or a bloodsucking vampire is the most horri c part of Halloween. However, an allergic reaction can be just as scary as ghosts and goblins come Halloween. The candy a child eats, the makeup kids use as part of their costumes or even the costume itself can cause an allergic reaction. Parents and kids need to be careful and exercise their due diligence to avoid possible allergens. Makeup According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Halloween makeup can trigger an allergic reaction or symptoms of asthma. Inexpensive makeup may contain preservatives that can cause a rash and swelling of the skin. Formaldehyde is a very common preservative used in many of these products, but some products labeled "formaldehyde-free" can still cause allergic reactions. Certain makeup is not advisable to use around the mouth or eyes, so be certain to check all packaging for any warnings. High-quality theater makeup may be a better option than the cheap crayon sticks sold at costume stores. In any event, always test makeup on a small area of the skin well in advance of Halloween. If a rash or any abnormality occurs, do not use the makeup. Costumes Costumes can induce an allergic reaction as well. If costumes are older and packed away in a basement or attic, trapped dust and dust mites can make it dif cult for those with allergies or asthma to breathe. 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Many commercially produced candy and chocolate bars are manufactured in factories that also process peanuts and other tree nuts, so exercise caution with treats. Baked goods may contain wheat, gluten, eggs, soy, and any number of other food allergens. It's wise to have a variety of inedible treats available for trick-or-treaters or party-goers, including stickers, pencils and small toys.