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As a celebration community for the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay, the Town of Oakville is now accepting nominations for its official torchbearer to carry the flame through Oakville next June. "Oakville is proud to be one of more than 130 communities across Canada participating in the relay and I encourage everyone who is eligible to apply for this great opportunity," said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. Nominations being accepted for Pan Am Torch Relay Being part of the Pan Am Games Torch Relay is a chance to showcase the town and the active nature of the community, said the mayor. The torchbearer must be a Canadian citizen or legal resident, at least 13 years of age on or before May 30, 2015, and a resident of the Town of Oakville. Visit oakville.ca for a full description of the eligibility criteria. According to the Torch Relay organizers, a torchbearer is someone who embodies the true spirit of the games and the Toronto 2015 vision to: inspire participation in sport; celebrate multiculturalism; and leave a legacy of sustainable excellence. The Oakville Pan Am Torch Relay 2015 Community Committee will accept nominations online until Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. The committee, including representatives from local sport and community organizations and town staff, will review all eligible nominations after Jan. 9 to select one official torchbearer and two alternates. Those selected will be contacted by the committee by the end of January after which 13 | Friday, December 5, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com their names will be provided to the TO2015 Torch Relay organizers for final review and approval. The Torch Relay is a 41-day journey to celebrate the spirit of the Pan Am Games in communities across Canada, starting May 30, 2015. The torch will travel through Oakville in June before its final stop at the Pan Am Games opening ceremonies in Toronto on July 10, 2015. Visit oakville.ca for more information. DIAMOND Laser DentaL Whitening * FREE * for every new patient exam, cleaning & X-rays. 100% NATURAL INGREDIENTS M a D e to FRESH & MaDe DELICIOUS NaChoS FreSh orDer BURRITOS 289-837-0111 thehabanero.ca BLACK FRIDAY SALE Nov. 27 to Nov. 30 Selected Items Available Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7am - Midnight · Saturday 10am - 4pm We speak Portuguese, spanish, French, Polish, Urdu Direct insurance billing Dr. Marcelina benedito D.M.D., Emergency, Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Dr. Herman comlekci D.M.D., special interest in Dental Implantology Located Across the Street from Sheridan College on Trafalgar Rd. 1289 Marlborough Court, oakville www.toothfairydentistry.ca 487 Cornwall Rd., Unit 5E., Oakville · 905-844-tale (8253) DIAMOND DIAMOND GOLD In the market for a lamp or home decor? Then you're in the market for this sale. From a variety of lamp options to a variety of home decor items ­ including 20% off mirrors ­ if it's in stock, it's on sale. But don't wait! Sale ends December 24. 2501 Hampshire Gate Unit 7b, Oakville, ON (Dundas & Winston Churchill) Sale ends December 24, 2014 or while quantities last. Bulbs extra. May not be available in all stores. livinglighting.com