Organizers say local l l polar l bear b dip d has h bigger b purpose Participants in the 27th annual Courage Polar Bear Dip are surely waiting in anticipation as New Year's Day fast approaches. Oakville's Courage brothers, Todd and Trent, are organizing the Jan. 1 fundraiser dip near Coronation Park in Oakville and invite all to jump in on the day. The past 16 years the event has taken place, the Courage brothers have teamed up with World Vision Canada, asking the dippers to collect donations for the cause -- to date the event has raised $810,000 for the organization. "It started off as a silly, fun thing for us and our friends to do and it evolved. It keeps getting bigger and bigger every year. Now that we have a charity involved it gives it a bigger purpose," Todd Courage told The Oakville Beaver r in a recent interview. After this dip, the brothers expect to raise just under $1 million overall for World Vision. The past five or six years, the dip's fundraising efforts have hit about $100,000 per year and organizers are expecting no different this time. Drawing in people from Oakville, the GTA and beyond, the event boasted 800 dippers last year. With safety a concern during the event, dippers go in waves of about 200 at a time, with no more than two rows going in. The next wave does not jump in until the first is out. There are emergency personnel in the water, in proper suits and boats. The dippers also have spotters. When dippers emerge from the water, they can head to heated tents to dry off. Registration at Coronation Park begins at 12:30 p.m. and closes at 1:45 p.m. on the day. The dip begins at 2 p.m. In addition, the day will feature live music, as well as a costume contest at 1:15 p.m. A grand prize draw will follow after registration closes. There will be a post-dip celebration at the Tin Cup, 1540 North Service Rd. W., at approximately 3 p.m. Parking at Coronation Park is limited but there will be a return shuttle service from the Lick's restaurant in Bronte (2420 Lakeshore Rd. W.). Participants can also pre-register online. Registration costs $25 and dippers will receive a swag bag valued at more than $50. For more information or to pre-register, visit www.polarbeardip.ca. Arion Home Theater Reg. $14,440 19 · Monday, December 26, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com INCORPORATION SERVICES DO YOU OWN A BUSINESS? Are Your Business And Family Assets Protected In The Event Of A Lawsuit Or Bankruptcy? The IncorporatorsTM Will Build A Corporate And Personal Asset Structure For You That Will Ensure Such A Situation Does Not Occur. Now $5,998 THE INNOVATORS OF COMFORTTM Does Your Combined Corporate And Personal Income Tax Rate Exceed 16.5% Of Your Combined Business And Personal Income? The Tax Advisory Will Prepare A Corporate And Personal Income Tax Plan For You That Can Help You Attain This Goal. ED FOSTER HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM EVERYONE AT THE INCORPORATORS / THE TAX ADVISORY / THE BUSINESS ADVISORY INC. REMEMBER, DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE; WE WANT TO SEE YOU ALL BACK HERE IN THE NEW YEAR. HUGE BOXING Stressless Senator Chair & Ottoman Reg. $2,999 Now $1,998 VOTED FIRST PLACE DIAMOND AWARD W WINNERS IN THE CATEGORIES A OF INCORPORATION A SERVICES, TAX A PREPARA P ATION SERVICES AND BUSINESS ADVISORY R SERVICES 9 YEARS IN A ROW! EVENT CLEARANCE WEEK IMG Relaxer Reg. $1,999 Now $988 Large Ottoman Reg. $1,299 Ambassador Chair & Ottoman Reg. $2,999 Now $1,488 Manhattan Chair Reg. $2,299 Now $388 Member of & Sunrise Chair & Ottoman Reg. $2,729 Now $988 SERVING SMALL AND HOME BASED BUSINESSES FOR OVER 29 YEARS CALL THE INCORPORATORS A NOW FOR A FREE ASSESSMENT OF YOUR BUSINESS AND PERSONAL ASSET PROTECTION PLAN AT 905-469-8777 TM Now Don't miss our huge Boxing Week Sale! We have been authorized to discount select 2011 models to make room for the all new 2012 model Stressless recliners. Our patented Stressless system uniquely provides comfort for all. Experience this comfort first hand and take advantage of our valuable savings going on now. All new Stressless models also being offered f at drastic savings. Limited time only. COME IN TODAY & TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR $1,698 ADVISORY COMMITTED TO REDUCING THE INCOME TAXES THAT YOU PAY WWW.THETAXADVISORY.CA THE TAX INCORPORATORSTM COMMITTED TO INCORPORATING YOUR COMPANY THE RIGHT WAY THE FIRST TIME WWW.THEINCORPORATORS.CA THE ADVISORY COMMITTED TO MAKING YOUR BUSINESS A SUCCESS WWW.THEBUSINESSADVISORY.CA THE BUSINESS BOXING WEEK SALE 32 Fairview Street · Burlington, Ontario L7N 3L1 3245 (90 05) 633-7226 · 1-866-556-7226 · www.scandecor.ca Holiday Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-6 * · Sat. 10-2 While quanti ities last. Cannot be combined with any other offers ff . Selected colours only Warmest wishes from your friends at Tim Hortons. © Tim Hortons, 2008