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20 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday July 5, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Guarding local angels GRAND DONATION: A $15,000 cheque was handed over to the Angelman Society from Kelsey's at the new Burloak location. On Saturday, April 26 several hundred people attended the VIP Grand Opening party for the new Burloak Kelsey's restaurant, all in aid of the Canadian Angelman Syndrome Society (CASS). CASS is the national charity that provides a support network for families learning to cope with Angelman Syndrome -- a genetic disorder caused by an abnormality of the 15th chromosome. The condition causes a significant physical and cognitive developmental delay which is very severe making independent life impossible. Angelman syndrome is not well known due to two main factors: (1) the syndrome is a new genetically diagnosed syndrome and (2) the low occurrence rate. CASS is a very small charity that receives minimal funding, but serves many families across Canada. The Angelman network is headed by Heidi Blackburn of Oakville and several "angels" live in the OakvilleBurlington area. From left, Ron Cecillon (Kelsey's) & (Director, Guest Experience for Cara Operations Ltd.), Greg Cooke, GM of Kelsey's at Burloak, Blackburn and her son Callum, 4, and Alison McFarlane and her son Owen, 3. RON KUZYK / OAKVILLE BEAVER Red Cross merges in Halton The Canadian Red Cross Oakville, Burlington and North Halton branch councils have merged, creating one council for Halton Region. "We are excited about the opportunity to work together as one strong and viable Red Cross in Halton," said Council President Pat Gaudet. The community branch offices located in Oakville, Milton and Burlington will remain unchanged. The move will allow the council to serve the entire region with efficiency and combined skills, experience and knowledge. Red Cross branch council members play an advisory role to branch staff and volunteers in assessing community needs, monitoring service delivery and supporting local fundraising and public relations activities. This year's members of the Halton Region Red Cross Council are: · Pat Gaudet, president · Kim Reeves, vice president Oakville · vacant, vice president Burlington · Jean Lodge, vice president North Halton · John S. Robertson and Jane Ann Newson, past presidents · Peter Zalauf, Allan Wright, Jackie Stoddart, members at large · Jack Lodge, Disaster Management · John Robertson, Public Relations · Antonio Distefano, Safety Services "All members of the council are volunteers who dedicate their time, skills and leadership to the Red Cross and the community," said Gaudet. The Canadian Red Cross is always looking for volunteers to take on roles ranging from governance to service delivery and administration. To learn more about volunteer opportunities in your area, contact your local Red Cross branch. The Canadian Red Cross is a nonprofit humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the situation of vulnerable people in Canada and throughout the world. It is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement, which includes the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), 185 National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies and the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. In Canada, the Red Cross provides a wide range of assistance to millions of people through its disaster relief, injury prevention and humanitarian issues programming. For more on the Canadian Red Cross, visit www.redcross.ca. VIP speaker DEREK WOOLLAM / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER OFFERING ADVICE: Royal VIP Health Options hosted Chris KNEE, HEEL & ARCH PAIN ARE TREATABLE! Understanding the source of your foot and knee pain could lead to permanent relief. Book a consultation today! SALIMA KASSAM REG. CHIROPODIST Fertility Problems? Pregnancy Discomfort? Did you know? · IVF patients who had acupuncture had a 42% pregnancy rate. IVF patients who did not have acupuncture had a 26% rate. · A recent study showed a strong link between the resolution of infertility and the initiation of chiropractic care (Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, May 2003) · Acupuncture and chiropractic help benefit all aspects of a woman's health and improve their overall success in achieving, maintaining and enjoying their pregnancy. Crowley, New York Times best-selling author of Younger Next Year at a forum held Thursday at the Holiday Inn Select ­ Oakville. Crowley, a motivational speaker talked about living a long, youthful and healthy life. Royal VIP Health Options is a health care plan that provides one point of contact to navigate the health care system in Canada and provide alternatives at medical facilities around the world. For information, visit www.RoyalVIPHealth.com. 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