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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, December 25, 2014 | 22 Ryan surprised to find he knew Santa's helper by John Bkila Oakville Beaver Staff Few people actually get to thank emergency services staff for the help they provide, but a bit of Christmas magic afforded 13-year-old Ryan Glenn that opportunity last week. Ryan, a Grade 8 student at W. H. Morden Public School, was recovering in hospital after suffering a fracture to his arm during a practice with his hockey team Tuesday, Dec. 16 at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex. Ryan is captain for the Oakville Flyers, a minor bantam house league squad, and has been playing hockey since he was seven years old. During a drill, he collided with a teammate and the boards. Oakville Fire responded to the medical emergency, along with paramedics. Capt. John Lippert helped assess Ryan and talked to him while his arm was being placed into a splint. Coincidentally, Lippert happened to be one of the crew members visiting the floor Ryan was on when local firefighters made their annual Christmas rounds at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Wednesday, Dec. 17. Each year, the firefighters, along with Santa Claus, deliver items gathered in the Oakville Professional Firefighters Association's annual Toy Drive. They also give out candy canes to help brighten the day of children, other patients and staff. Ryan said it was a nice surprise to see Lippert and took advantage of the opportunity to thank him. The Oakville Fire captain said he was glad to see Ryan resting and recovering comfortably. "It was absolutely incredible, the coincidence," said Ruth Nowlan, Ryan's mom. "We received such support from everyone involved ­­ the firefighters, paramedics, everyone. That visit was such a bright spot in an otherwise dark time." Nowlan said her son is now out of hospital, convalescing at home and doctors have told her they expect Ryan to make a full recovery. R0012976206 CONTACT US TODAY FOR A FREE EVALUATION OF YOUR ASH TREES AND Come see why we're Oakville's best water provider. Our prices haven't changed in 10 years while maintaining a superior level of quality. Receive 50 FREE litres of U Fill Water and we'll also give you a FREE jug to transport your water! RECEIVE $150 OFF YOUR TREE QUOTATION. INTER NEW CUSTOMER OFFER: IONAL S NAT Your Local, Trusted Tree Service. Serving Beautiful Oakville For 20 Years. RB OR ICU LT ONTARIO LICENSED & ISA CERTIFIED ARBORISTS INSURED/WSIB/EUSA 905.337.8733 www.wildwoodtree.ca ETY OCI 2251 WESTOAK TRAIL BLVD., UNIT#1 (905) 257.9257 · Email: oakvillewaterdepot@yahoo.ca UR OF E A Skyway Jewellers Just Arrived! 2 Locations: 2501 Third Line Rd. Oakville 905.827.0700 www.skywayjewellers.com South Oakville Centre 1515 Rebecca, St. Oakville 905.469.0520 Burlington Store Hours Mon-Wed 10:00-5:30,Thur-Fri 10:00-9:00, Sat 10:00-5:30, Sun 12:00-5:00 Oakville Store Hours Tuesday - Saturday 10:00-5:30 www.interiordesignhouse.com